Photographer Ricky Powell Exhibit

Legendary NYC street-Hip Hop photographer, Ricky Powell held a group photography exhibit in celebration of his 50th birthday. Powell's best known as 'the fourth Beastie Boy,' and visually capturing the early days of hip hop acts like Run DMC, LL Cool J, and the Beastie Boys. The exhibit was blessed with the presence of Charlie Ahearn (Director of 'Wild Style'), Questlove of The Roots, Stretch Armstrong (radio host). Peep more to see pics!

 On display at the exhibit were iconic images by legends such as Estevan Oriol, Jamel Shabazz,Martha Cooper, Charlie Ahearn, Henry Chalfant, Joe Conzo, and amazing up and comers such as Craig Wetherby, Angela Boatright, Aviva Klein, 13th Witness, and Mel D. Cole.

ALL PHOTO CREDIT TO MEL D. COLE

Akira Ruiz 

 Harif Guzman, Ricky Powell

 Questlove, Aviva Klein

 Questlove, Ricky Powell, Annabella Sciorra, Joe Conzo

 Jamel Shabazz, Henry Chalfant, Joe Conzo, Ricky Powell

 Annabella Sciorra, Questlove, Jamel Shabazz

 Charlie Ahearn, Jamel Shabazz, Henry Chalfant, Joe Conzo, Ricky Powell, Aviva Klein

 Jasmine Solano, Stretch Armstrong

 Joe Conzo, Questlove, Jamel Shabazz

Futura 2000, Ricky Powell

About Ricky PowellLegendary NYC photographer Ricky Powell made his mark recording the historic early days of hip hop. He has published four photo collections, hosted television and radio shows, created products with brands including Converse, Puma, and WeSC, and had his work appear in publications such as The New York Times, The Village Voice, Time, Newsweek, VIBE, The Source, and Rolling Stone. Recent projects include commercial work with Pepsi and Kangol and a shoe and apparel collection with PONY. www.rickypowell.com
 
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