New York on Film: Wild Style

Join us for a special screening of Wild Style (Charlie Ahearn, 1983, 82 mins), widely regarded as the first hip-hop film, capturing the early days of graffiti, breakdancing, DJing, and MCing in New York City’s vibrant underground scene. The film features memorable performances and appearances by pioneers including Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, the Rock Steady Crew, and The Cold Crush Brothers. 

Before the feature film, enjoy a screening of Graffiti Obsession, Charlie Ahearn’s short documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Martin Wong Collection, featuring rare footage of Wong in his studio. 

Special Introduction by the film's Director, Charlie Ahearn. 

This program is presented in collaboration with our upcoming exhibition Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection, which opens November 22nd. 
Intro

About the Speaker:
Charlie Ahearn directed the classic hip-hop film Wild Style in 1982 and has exhibited his silkscreen paintings at PPOW Gallery in New York and at the Beyond The Streets in LA and NYC. He is currently showing photography and silkscreen painting at the Museum of the City of New York. Ahearn still resides in New York City.

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