Mike Schreiber: 2 Days of TRUE HIP-HOP
Posted by: Cutty Shark / Category: EntertainmentReporters
photo credit: Gundun Stone
Imagine yourself having a professional business relationship with a friend whom is well connected in the creative; cultural side of the entertainment industry. Said friend invites you out to a cultural event at an art gallery in Atlanta, and you oblige your friend by attending. Then, the event becomes one of the most memorable of your Journalistic career.
Many people might ask, What does a Jewish guy have in common with Hip-Hop? My personal answer: EVERYTHING!!! The culture of Hip-Hop does not have a color. It does not have a smell. Hip-Hop is everybody’s playground; everybody’s school; everybody’s party! Author and Hip-Hop Photographer, Mike Schreiber proved just that when his art; by way of photography was displayed at Art Galleries around the United States. This particular story focuses on Mike Schreiber: True Hip-Hop at The Hagedorn Foundation Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia from July 9 – August 27, 2011.
DAY 1
On opening night Mike Schreiber made his way into the Hagedorn Gallery to discuss his work displayed at the Art Gallery, to sign his new book: True Hip-Hop, and most importantly to meet his public. As a part of our experience, there was a very in-depth panel discussion on the evolution of visual culture in Hip-Hop. Panelists included: Rodney Carmichael (Creative Loafing), Fahamu Pecou (Pop Culture Artist), Mike Schreiber and Dr. Joyce Wilson (Hip-Hop Archive fellow, WEB DuBois Institute, Harvard University).
Panelists got down & dirty with their personal, as well as professional opinions on the culture and how it has been affected by media, pop culture, etc. How have you been affected by Hip-Hop?
DAY 2
On this day, the Hagedorn Foundation Gallery was opened for my colleagues and I in order to have a private talk with Mike Schreiber. On a personal note, this guy was so cool to talk to. As we walked around the gallery, Mike talked about his feelings at the time of shooting each photograph. We also talked about the experience of the shoots, as well as some of the things that took place on set with the artists. Of course you get to see & hear what we talked about on live video below:
Oh, I must also mention: that friend? Yes, Margaret Kargbo is the angel of Cultural Public Relations. A great friend, professional and all-around person. Margaret really works! Thank you again for the opportunity for such a great story, and realizing what is meaningful in the entertainment business.
Check out more about Mike Schreiber at: www.MikeSchreiber.com
