Hip-Hop celebrations continue with The Epic Story of Graffiti
B-SIDE 2025 may be over, but the fun continues with The Epic Story of Graffiti over at Bullring until Sun 29 Jun. Don’t miss your final chance to see this striking new art exhibition, launched during B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival, displaying the work of legendary American photographer and filmmaker Henry Chalfant – the man famed for capturing the rise of graffiti, Hip-Hop and street culture in 1970s New York. The free exhibition, presented by Bullring and produced by Birmingham Hippodrome and Soul City Arts, has received rave reviews from locals as a celebration of all things graffiti. The exhibition is free to attend and open from Tue to Sun, 11am – 6pm, and must end 29 Jun!
Alongside the exhibition, there is an intimate panel discussion led by curator Mohammed Ali on Fri 20 Jun. The event brings together pioneering graffiti artists and leaders, to revisit the golden era of graffiti and explore its global impact today. From the subway trains of 1980s New York to the streets of modern-day Birmingham, this is a rare chance to hear first-hand stories, raw insights, and untold truths from those who lived and breathed the scene. Spaces are limited, so please register here.
Then on Thu 26 Jun, head to the exhibition space for the launch of the new book The Future Language of the Ikonoclast from UK artist Remi Rough exploring the legacy of the renegade graffiti artist collective known as Ikonoklast Movement. Remi and Juice 126 will be present as part of a panel discussion exploring their journey following the screening of the short film ‘The Ghost Village Project’. Henry Chalfant will also be joining live from New York via a video screen for a Q&A during the discussion. Spaces are limited, so please register here.
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