Beat Positive Opens in New York

Beat Positive, a celebration of the Golden Age of hip hop, opened at New York’s 10 Corso Como on Thursday, Nov 21. Featured photographers Janette Beckman, David Corio, Barbara Alper and Michel Delsol were among the more than 500 attendees. Legendary DJs Stretch and Bobbito provided an old school soundtrack that had everyone bouncing through the gallery.

Getty Images Gallery curator Shawn Waldron will host Beckman and Corio for a public artists talk on Saturday, Nov 23 from 3-5 pm. Panel discussions on fashion and music will follow in December and January. The exhibition closes Feb 2, 2020 and is always free and open to the public. All works are for sale.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Janette Beckman (C) attends 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 Johnny Nunez/Getty Images )