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“January 2024, Montréal Canada”

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The photoTupac Blunt Smile, by T. Eric Monroe

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“CBC Radio broadcast about gallery opening in Montréal”

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Princeton University talk on Hip Hop

February 14th I had the honor and privilege to give my first collegiate talk about Hip Hop Princeton University

Overview of talk
- Origin and history of the culture of Hip Hop
- 90’s Hip Hop
- How Hip Hop influenced American culture (impact, value and importance)
- The influence of African Americans on the broader American cultural landscape

Starting with Princeton University sets a high mark for things to come.

With the release of my upcoming book, “Rare & Unseen Moments of 90’s Hip Hop Collectors Edition, I plan on doing more University talks and presentations about Hip Hop, and my experiences with Hip Hop during the 1990’s.

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First International Gallery Showing

Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Banartmann in association with Campari & P2 Cocktail Bar opened the gallery exhibition experience of T. Eric Monroe's Photography “Rare & Unseen Moments of 90’s HipHop” at Boutique Verdun in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

The exhibition brought together so many people from all walks of life: art collectors, skaters, bankers, city officials, generations of Family, independent artist, and most of all, fans of 90’s Hiphop.

The work on display brought the viewer back to a time that they were able to relate to. The photographs offered an intimate, personal look inside the Hip Hop artists’ personal life. Seeing an unguarded, personal side of the artist that is often reserved for Family and close friends.

The images give a firsthand perspective to a time whewere just starting their careers in the early-to-mid 1990’s. You feel the passion, the struggle, the perseverance that made the artists music stand the test of time.

The Fine Art Photography on display is a part of limited 25-piece collection. The entire collection can viewed, and is being offered by Banartmann.com

The artist has generously agreed to make a more accessible work available as part of the exhibition. Banartmann is offering the new exclusive Verdun Luv print, only 250-made, signed by the artist, T. Eric Monroe.

Tupac Shakur
#BluntSmile
Photographed in Harlem, NY, 1994.

This is a rare opportunity for fans and collectors to own a piece of their history.

The exhibition was on display through February 11, 2024.

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T. Eric Monroe & Director Spike Lee at Morrison Gallery Opening

AUGUST 2023

Five of my @broadened_exposure Fine Art Collection pieces were a part of this amazing gallery collection @morrisonhotelgallery two pieces in NYC & three in L.A.

@queenlatifah and @whoopigoldberg co-curated an exhibit that highlights 50 iconic photos in Hip-Hop, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.

“Hip Hop at 50” is simultaneously being held in both Los Angeles and New York.

The pair’s “Hip Hop at 50” are simultaneously held at Morrison Hotel Gallery Sunset Marquis in Los Angeles and Morrison Hotel Gallery 116 Prince Street in New York City. The immersive exhibition “creates a visual odyssey that captures the essence of Hip Hop’s evolution from its birth in the Bronx to its global prominence,” with each handpicked piece reflecting “the genre’s transformative power and its impact on society, making this exhibition an ode to the resilience and creativity of the Hip Hop community.”

“Hip Hop at 50” will be on display at Morrison Hotel Gallery Los Angeles and New York City from August 10 until August 24.

Morrison Hotel Gallery
116 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012

Morrison Hotel Gallery Sunset Marquis
1200 Alta Loma Road
West Hollywood, CA 90069

VIEW HERE

JULY 2023

Grateful for this new “Legend Never Die” Japan Only Capsule Collection Exclusively with @Lafayette_NYC (Japan).

The collection features three Hiphop Legends I photographed in the 90’s in NYC.

Collection releases Saturday July 22, 2023 at Lafayette stores in Japan and online @lafayette_online_store

VIEW HERE

JUNE 2023

I am honored to have my work featured in the Hip Hop 50: Photo Gallery X Essence Food & Wine, at the 2023 @essencefest

The Gallery will be open June 30 - July 2nd at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.

SEE HERE

Photo Gallery X Essence Food & Wine

Association of International Photography Art Dealers Talk

APRIL 2023

It was an honor to speak this past Friday about Fine Art Photography, Hiphop, and Passion at The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) on behalf of HipHop50 exhibition at Fotografiska New York.

@hiphop50 @fotografiska.newyork was also represented by @janettephoto @runred @meredithdenise @sdotbalaban @faheykleingallery

WATCH VIDEO HERE

The Association of International Photography Art Dealers known as @aipadphoto recognized as the world’s leading galleries of fine art photography, as well as an exceptional selection of emerging galleries.

Today is the last day, treat yourself to some amazing works on display.

#hiphop50 #RareAndUnseenMoments #avisualstoryofhiphop #Classichiphop #FineArt #fineartphotography #tdoteric

FEBRUARY 2023

@fotografiska.newyork

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Last night, guests took to the 6th floor Loft for a conversation surrounding the history that influenced our new exhibition, 'Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious'. Panelists included Mass Appeal Creative Director and exhibition co-curator Sacha Jenkins, co-curator Sally Berman @runred, exhibiting photographers T. Eric Monroe @tdoteric and Joe Conzo @joeconzo , and historian and Universal Hip Hop Museum (@UHHMuseum) co-curator Pete Nice @rushtown298 .

The evening was full of vibrant storytelling through rare perspectives, highlighting the significance of hip-hop's 50 year cultural journey. More than just a genre of music, the evolution of hip-hop has left a remarkable global impact.

'Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious' is on view through May 30th.

SEE HERE

JANUARY - MAY 2023

My portraits of @2pac @thenotoriousbig @lilcease @bustarhymes & @mslaurynhill are featured alongside many historic moments in Hiphop at: ‘Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious’, that opened January 26th.

Together with @massappeal and @hiphop50, we’re creating the definitive destination for celebrating hip-hop’s global impact on visual expression – a traveling exhibition and immersive experience bringing together a roster of artists who have documented this cultural phenomenon.

On view through May 2023, ‘Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious’ features over 200 photographs, and traces the rise and proliferation of hip-hop through five decades of work from trailblazing image-makers who helped codify hip-hop as the most influential pop culture movement of its generation.

Taking over two museum floors, the exhibition is presented in collaboration with @chase @marriottbonvoy credit cards and adds to Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50 cross-platform initiative - a manifestation of the company’s commitment to celebrating the culture in the most authentic and globally impactful way possible. Tap the link in bio to grab your tickets - stay locked in with us for more on merch drops, events and more.

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