UNRELEASED

A photography project by Nicola Antonazzo

Exhibition Synopsis

UNRELEASED, is the second solo show by photographer Nicola Antonazzo. The exhibition offers an intimate look at Hip Hop icons through the eye of someone who grew up far from its origin by displaying never-before-seen photographs. 

After successfully opening in New York in March 2023, as part of the celebrations of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, the exhibition is ready to expand to different where Hip Hop had a vast influence.

Exhibition Details

The exhibition is composed by 20, 16*24 inch (40*60cm) photographs shots on film and digital format, printed on Moab Exhibition Luster 300 archival paper, signed by Nicola Antonazzo and framed.

The amount and dimension of the photos can be adjusted to fit the hosting space and/or budget.

The below images are an example of photos included.

Plug Two, San Francisco, 2019

Dave, DeLa Soul

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Madlib

Questlove, London, 2017

Questlove, The Roots

11

Eric B & Rakim

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

DMX, San Francisco, 2019

DMX

13

Roy Ayers

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Mulatu Astatke

Joe Bataan

Joe Bataan

1

Hieroglyphics

EPMD

EPMD

7

Joe Bataan

Krs-One, London, 2015

KRS-One

LL CooL J, NYC, 2022

LL Cool J

D.H. Peligro

D.H. Peligro, Dead Kennedys

Theon Cross

Theon Cross

Lee Fields

Lee Fields

Cost Breakdown

Core expenses
Printing: $460
Framing: $250
Installation labor: $150

Opening expenses
DJ (4h vinyl dj set): $400
Food & Drink catering: $0

Marketing expenses
Instagram Sponsored content: $100 x week

PR /Visibility
Sponsored Ads Impressions: +25193
New Followers: 280
Openinig night attendence: 200 people

Income
Total revenue: $4000
Gallery revenue (20% commission): $800

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About

Nicola Antonazzo is a Brooklyn-based documentary and portrait photographer focused on authentic and intimate moments.

Nicola work is rapresented and sold by Morrison Hotel Gallery in NYC, LA and has appeared online, printed in publications like The Guardian, Billboard, and The Independent, and displayed at The DeYoung Museum in San Francisco.

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All photos are © of Nicola Antonazzo
Brooklyn, 2024