OSLO NRK: Tupac Art Work Stolen From Gallery
The exhibition with 12 big pics of American rapper Tupac Shakur, known as 2Pac, have been hanging for over half a year in Skøyen. The pictures, according to the gallery, has a value of over 300,000 kroner.
"But these pictures have hung outdoors, and anyone could actually steal them. Are you surprised?
- We are really. Because the images have been bolted firmly. But we discussed that there is a chance that someone can destroy, tag, or steal. But you get shocked nevertheless, "says Einer Hatlo. General Manager of Featuring Spaces
The pictures were hung with very thick wires, so you had to use special tools to steal them. The gallery owners therefore believe that the theft must have been planned over time, and today it has been reported to be police.
"Now we work to follow the video tracks. There are several surveillance cameras in the area that may have captured theft, "says Tinius Greve from Featuring Spaces.
BRAZIL | Manos e Minas T.V.
O Manos e Minas, comandado por Roberta Estrela D'Alva, recebe a cantora Janine Mathias. O programa ainda visita a exposição do fotógrafo Chimodu, que registrou os maiores nomes do hip hop, e conhece o Aparelha Luzia, um espaço cultural de resistência negra na capital paulista.
A 5 minutes discussion and tour of the exhibition Chi Modu | UNCATEGORIZED at A7 Galerie in Sao Paulo Brazil. May 28, 2018. It's in PORTUGESE...
BRB SEOUL KOREA : CHI MODU INTERVIEW
Sitting Down with Chi Modu — Hip-Hop’s OG Photography Juggernaut
World-renowned photographer Chi Modu — most known for his iconic hip-hop snaps — continues to convey incredible stories, documenting diverse lifestyles around the world, all through the lens of his camera.
Chi shown on location at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat Oman 2018
Photography and hip-hop have always been deep passions of mine, and two things I’ve always gravitated towards.
The idea of telling a story through a carefully-captured single moment in time was mind-blowing. Equally interesting was the ability to bend the rules of grammar and tell story through rhythm and poetry.
A pillar in the documentation of hip-hop history, Chi Modu comes from humble beginnings. Chi is someone who documented the hip-hop movement, nearly three decades ago, and captured iconic moments and pictures of larger-than-life personas. The legends of the game. He now continues to travel the world and document other movements and stories.
His name may not ring a bell, but his work has left a massive hand-print in the concrete of hip-hop history. A history that continues to grow and evolve daily.
In the same way hip-hop can transport the listener into a world of thought they may not have lived through or have first-hand experience of, photography is able to expose and share insight of a moment in the same way, where the viewer can appreciate the art.
Being a hip-hop head for many years, it always shocked me — the amount of people who knew of Chi Modu’s photographs, but had no idea who took them. It’s often the case, with many aspects of hip-hop and beyond, that the most important figures are often found outside of the picture.
The opportunity to interview Chi Modu came up. In a quest to delve into his thoughts about photography, hip-hop, and life in general —I took it.
Coming up on three decades in the game, you’re considered by many to be the most iconic hip-hop documentary photographer of all-time — a pioneer in your lane. What’s the most gratifying aspect of your success, aside from being able to convey a message or tell a story through your art?
I found that the camera has been an incredible tool for me to help spread the message of hip hop. Photographers have a responsibility with this skill that we have to use it to educate others and take them into a world that they might not know that much about looking at it from a distance. I find a camera takes you little bit closer and once people get a little closer to things, they tend to get a better understanding for them.
I think that brings the world together. Exposing, documenting, sharing, and showing your world opens it up to others to understand it a little better without having to live in it. I think it pushes back on some of the judgment that often comes from a distance once you get a look inside.
Along with bringing the world together, you really love to embrace new technology. How has that changed the way you work?
Well, photography is still photography. That’s what the people get a little bit confused today. Although we now have digital photography and people have camera phones in their pocket, it’s still the concept of using light to illustrate things. Photography is referred to as the art and science of painting with light. The light hasn’t changed in over a million years.
Photography still has the same core concepts behind it. Composition is still the same as it ever was. I think what technology has done for me, it’s allowed me to spread my work farther and wider and made a lot more people aware of what I’ve done.
I mean, it’s gone as far as Southeast Asia, South America, and has allowed me to reach six continents around the globe. The win is when you can use technology to expand the reach of one’s photography. Social media, especially Instagram, has made this possible at a scale never before seen.
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HYPEBEAST: Legendary Hip-Hop Photographer Chi Modu’s Untold Stories
By Kevin Wong/ Aug 29, 2017 / Music
If you’ve seen a photo of the following artists from the ’90s and early 2000′s and thought “damn…”, it’s very likely the photo was shot by longtime hip-hop photographer Chi Modu.
Tupac, Biggie, Wu-Tang, NWA, Mobb Deep, Snoop Dogg and Nas are just a few of the names captured by the renowned photographer. Having long been a photojournalist for The Source, Chi chronicled the lives of the most recognizable rappers of our time –- many of which he documented long before the fame and fortune.
We spent some time with Chi around New York City –- where most of his photos take place –- to gain more insight on his role as a hip-hop documentarian. During our time, we not only heard stories from the golden era of hip-hop, but were blessed to witness the connection and camaraderie between the photographer and his life-long friends/subjects. Just one month before the untimely passing of Prodigy, we followed Chi backstage at Mobb Deep’s last show in their hometown of New York City where the duo shared candid stories and reminisced on their past shoots together.
Watch the video above to catch a lasting look at Mobb Deep and to hear more stories from hip-hop’s most iconic photographer.
The Guardian: Chi Modu’s best photograph: Tupac Shakur lets his guard down
I first photographed Tupac Shakur in Atlanta, back in 1994. He turned up half an hour early, but my equipment malfunctioned and I had to send him away. I was so embarrassed, I offered to fly to whatever city he was headed to, to do the shoot there. But he didn’t mind sticking around and turned up early the next day. He did 20 press-ups and said: “Let’s go, brother!”
There were no barriers between us. He was prepared to let his guard down, so I could show the human behind the headlines. This shot was actually an outtake. After taking some pictures of him raising his middle fingers, I just started snapping away as he played with his bandana. His gaze is sensitive: he looks a little like a deer caught up in the headlights. But then we all do at the age of 23, right?...
Leica Store New York City : Chi Modu | UNCATEGORIZED - Tupac Shakur
Complex Live: Chi Modu, a legendary hip-hop photographer who's behind iconic portraits of 2Pac, Biggie, Nas, Mobb Deep and more.
On this week's, episode of "Complex Live," we head to Los Angeles for a tour of Fairfax, where Bobby Hundreds talks about the history and importance of that district to streetwear and brings along, Nicky Diamonds and Anwar Carrots, two other essential players.
Then, we talk with Big Boi about his new album, Boomiverse, his collaborations with Adam Levine, Killer Mike and Jeezy and Outkast’s legacy. And we get to know Chi Modu, a legendary hip-hop photographer who's behind iconic portraits of 2Pac, Biggie, Nas, Mobb Deep and more.
Watch the two minute clip above or you can find the full Complex Live episode here
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HIGHSNOBIETY: Chi Modu: The Man Behind the Lens of Some of Hip-Hop’s Most Iconic Moments
For Nigerian-American photographer Chi Modu, imagery goes beyond showing a lifestyle; it is about telling a unique story that brings the viewer closer to his subject’s truth. From photographing legendary artist like Tupac, Biggie and Nas to traveling the world and documenting the daily life of people in Yemen and India, Chi has created a unique lane for himself with a body of work that puts him in legendary status with no questions asked...
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Oslo Norway: Artist Talk Chi Modu UNCATEGORIZED
A brief 90 second rough clip of the slide show presentation at the Varner Group in Oslo Norway. 2017
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Mass Appeal : CHI MODU ON SHOOTING NAS BEFORE ‘ILLMATIC’
Queensbridge, NY 1993
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of Nas’ seminal debut Illmatic. One year before the album dropped, photographer Chi Modu traveled to Queensbridge Houses to visit the 19-year-old MC (still known as “Nasty Nas”) in his element. The resulting photographs, intimate and visually poetic, offer a rare glimpse into the world of an artist on the brink of greatness. Young Nasir Jones sits on his bed in one shot, a stuffed panda bear behind him, a bullet hole in the wall above his head. Another contact sheet strip shows Nas outside of Queensbridge rolling, vibing etc… These strips, both pre-Illmatic, were taken on two separate occasions. Modu took the photos on assignment for The Source magazine where he was the photo editor at the time...Continue at site
Chi Modu | UNCATEGORIZED Bangkok, Thailand
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HYPEBEAST: CHI MODU X STEREO VINYLS
Hip-Hop Photographer Chi Modu on Working With Tupac and Getting out of the Picture
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