Smithsonian To Host Museum's First Ever On Going Exhibit On Hip-Hop Culture
By EbenGregory
Date: 2/22/2006 11:20 am
The Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of American History is in the process of launching and hosting "Hip-Hop Won't Stop," the museum's first-ever on going and evolving exhibit on Hip-Hop culture in the The Smithsonian.
Ice T., Russell Simmons, Crazy Legs and others will hold a press conference on Feb. 28 at the New York Hilton, where a list of artists that will assist the museum in documenting Hip-Hop's 30-year history will be announced.
The project will trace Hip-Hop from it's origins in the 1970's to its current global domination.
The exhibit will showcase a permanent collection, with various artists donating an artifact to the exhibit. Vinyl records, handwritten lyrics, boom boxes, clothing, microphones and other artifacts will be featured.
The museum is also working with Bill Adler, Mark Shimmel of Mark Shimmel Music, Dr. Benjamin Chavis and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network.
Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Museum of American History collects and preserves more than 3 million artifacts.
The exhibitions explore major themes in American history and culture, from the War of Independence to present day.
Some 4 million visitors pass through the museum's doors each year to view the exhibitions, collections and research facilities.
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