Black History Month at Art of Hip Hop ft. Esdras Thelusma
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Spend an evening with Esdras "Photo Tea" Thelusma on Friday, February 23 as part of the Museum of Graffiti's Black History Month activations. Thelusma, a Miami-based photographer, filmmaker, and painter, has skillfully captured a diverse array of subjects, ranging from Hip Hop legends and emerging icons to everyday Miami residents. Rather than producing a contrived image, he adeptly captures the innate magnetism of each subject.
Thelusma's portfolio includes collaborations with the newest class of Hip Hop stars like City Girls and Sexxy Red, as well as established cultural icons like Gucci Mane and Wiz Khalifa. His unique approach seamlessly blends editorial flair with documentary aesthetics, marking him as a tastemaker in the ever-evolving cultural landscape.
On display at the Art of Hip Hop, Thelusma's works reveal his talent for juxtaposing humility with symbols of opulence, or vice versa, resulting in an elegant body of work that navigates concepts of stardom, class consciousness and the importance of honoring one's past. During the event, Thelusma will address topics such as capturing a subject's charisma or stoicism along with exploring their roots and potential.