Originated by the only venue that could have done justice to the subject, Urbis, Homegrown brought together the biggest names in UK Hip Hop, seeing Curated Palce gain exclusive access to the most important private collections and the most influential figures in the UK scene. The exhibition tells the story of an underground culture that has gone on to shape the musical and visual language of the 21st century.
Split into seven sections the exhibition comprehensively covers the story of UK Hip Hop, exploring, in depth, not only the narrative of the subculture, but also its wider impact on art, music, design, fashion and all aspects of British culture.
Through expertly nuanced storytelling the exhibition succeeds in appealing equally to audiences with no experience of the culture through to the most hard-core Hip Hop heads. This broad appeal was achieved thanks to the strong partnerships brokered by Curated Place, not least with HHC legend, and co-curator, James McNally.
James McNally
James McNally is regarded by many as the UK’s leading expert on the history of British Hip Hop. A former staff writer at Hip Hop Connection - the world’s first rap monthly - he has also made documentaries for 1Xtra and has over a decade of first hand experience writing about and living in British Hip Hop. As a man who has championed the UK scene throughout his career McNally is highly regarded by artists and industry figures alike and is a vital gatekeeper and representative for the whole community.
Curated Place are working with McNally on a range of future projects. Subscribe to the blog to be kept up to date with details.
