Professor Griff, Public Enemy, Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 3, 2002
Artist
David Scheinbaum
(American, born 1951)
Date2002 (printed 2003)
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 9 3/8 × 13 in. (23.8 × 33 cm)
Support: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Mat: 18 × 22 in. (45.7 × 55.9 cm)
Support: 16 × 20 in. (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
Mat: 18 × 22 in. (45.7 × 55.9 cm)
ClassificationsPhotograph
Credit LineGift of Ken Terry and Denise Betesh, 2011
Object number2011.17.4
DescriptionMale musician on stage with microphone with audience in front of him; blurred from motion of subjects. Professor Griff (Richard Griffin) is one of the founding members of the hip-hop band Public Enemy, which released its first album in 1987 and is known for its politically charged lyrics.
eMuseum Notes
David Scheinbaum started photographing hip hop performers in 2000 after attending a concert in Albuquerque with his son Zac. Impressed by the community of Hip Hop artists and enthusiasts, Scheinbaum worked to capture with his camera the sensation of being at the concerts. In this picture, the image of Professor Griff blurs as he leans close to a crowd of animated listeners, underscoring the connection between musician and audience.
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