Beat Positive in the Press

  • Kulture Hub (US)

Styles upon styles: how these hip-hop pioneers inspired a generation of creators

Last week, 10 Corso Como and Getty Images hosted a panel at the Beat Positive exhibition featuring four of hip-hop’s most influential Style icons Dapper Dan, Janette Beckman, April Walker and Vashtie, moderated by renowned author and culture journalist Vikki Tobak. The article includes commentary from Curator Shawn Waldron about the importance of hip-hop and its pillars as well as from our panellists and moderator about the respective insights and contributions to hip-hop and style.

  • BET (US)

Fashion Pioneers Dapper Dan And April Walker Want To Use Fashion To Connect The African Diaspora

  • Forbes (US)

These photos are a throwback to New York’s iconic hip hop history

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Guests admire the art during the BEAT Positive An Exploration Of Hip Hop Culture 1981-1993: Opening Reception at 10 Corso Como on November 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)