Still Tho: Aesthetic Survival of Hip Hop’s Visual Art
Curated by Mark V. Campbell, Still Tho is an ode to the visual artists in Canada who shaped hip-hop culture and its visual aesthetics. In this group exhibition featuring artists from across Canada, an array of mix-media works explores the growth, influence and importance of graffiti art and its aesthetic legacies.
The phrase “Still Tho” in the exhibition’s title refers to a common expression in hip-hop culture that speaks to these artists’ perseverance and their overcoming numerous barriers to make art and build community. Moreover, the exhibition highlights the lasting impact of hip-hop’s visual art on both Canadian culture and visual aesthetics in our digital age.