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Photograph by:
Danny Hastings, American, born 1969  Search this
Subject of:
Guru, American, 1961 - 2010  Search this
GangStarr, American, 1985 - 2006  Search this
Medium:
dye and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions:
H x W (Sheet): 20 × 16 1/16 in. (50.8 × 40.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 15 11/16 × 15 9/16 in. (39.9 × 39.6 cm)
Type:
color prints (photographs)
Date:
late 1990s
Description:
A color photograph of Guru of GangStarr.
Guru is pictured standing in front of a cement wall, his head tilted towards his left, and reaching towards the camera, his fingers splayed in a gesture that separates his front two fingers from his ring and pinky fingers. He is wearing a black and yellow jacket with an embroidered purple, orange, and black patch on the proper right sleeve that reads [Atlantic Division / Champs / '69 /Atlantic Division / Champs]. He is wearing a black cap with a gold Ecko Unlimited logo. He is wearing glasses, a watch on his proper left wrist, and several rings on his fingers.
On the back of the photograph is an inscription by Bill Adler identifying the subject and photographer.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Gesture  Search this
Hip-hop (Music)  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Photography  Search this
Rappers (Musicians)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.132.228
Restrictions & Rights:
Photography by Daniel Hastings/Atomicus Films
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification:
Media Arts-Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52ef9bd83-efd0-4d95-ac12-11fb9dbfc0fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.228