Houston Hip Hop Beauty Exhibition Opens November 12
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The Jesse H. Jones School of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences, and all of their partners are excited to announce the opening of the Houston HIP HOP BEAUTY exhibition, which will be held at the Learning Library Center, beginning on November 12 at 3 PM CST. The exhibition will feature works available for purchase by Mazi Smazi, Stacy Gray, Keith Major, and Traci Bartlow, showcasing the power and influence of hip hop culture's groundbreaking beauty looks. The exhibition will also include a closing reception on November 20 at 7 PM CST, where a panel discussion will take place.
The Houston HIP HOP BEAUTY exhibition will be the first of its kind, featuring vintage and archival photographs of influential figures in hip hop culture, such as Erykah Badu, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Janelle Monáe, Slik-E, The Conscious Daughters, Amari Monster, and more. The exhibition, which has already been showcased in Miami, New York City, Nairobi, Beverly Hills, and Oakland, has garnered over 12 billion earned media impressions in under a year.
The exhibition will be open to the public from November 12 to November 20, with the Learning Library Center serving as the exhibition venue. On November 19, the exhibition will host master classes by the founders and Marc Harvey, providing an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the exhibition and its featured artists. On November 20, from 10 AM to 4 PM, the exhibition will feature the Hip Hop Beauty Market, a platform for student entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services. The event will conclude with a closing reception at the Jesse H. Jones School of Business.
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Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, the Founder and CEO of Ashunta Sheriff Beauty, and Thembisa S. Mshaka, the Founder and CEO of Mshaka Media, are the organizers of the exhibition. Sheriff-Kendricks is a pioneering celebrity makeup artist, product innovator, and cultural leader, while Mshaka is an author, rap industry architect, and Clio award-winning editorial director.
Traci Bartlow, the Founder of Starchild Enterprise, is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in photography, choreography, and directing. Her work has appeared in The Source, Photoville NYC, and the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). Stacy Gray, known for her stunning visuals with hair as her medium, has worked with A-list clients including Beyoncé and Alicia Keys. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and the Met Gala. Keith Major, a master of portraiture and educator with more than 30 years of experience, has clients including EBONY, Essence, Kevin Hart, Jeff Koons, and more. Mazi Smazi, the Founder of Smazi Studios, is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in photography, choreography, and directing. Clients include Nike and Levi's.
The Houston HIP HOP BEAUTY exhibition is available for purchase at HHB1973.com.