Photograph by
Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of
Me Phi Me, American, born 1970
Date
May 15, 1992
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 13 × 8 5/8 in. (33 × 21.9 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of Me Phi Me shirtless in Bryant Park, New York City.
Me stands in the center of the image, his face turned towards the camera and his body turned sideways, his arms wrapped around his chest and shoulders. He is smiling widely and looking at the camera. A raised branding scar in the shape of a sword and circle is visible on his proper left shoulder. Trees and then tall city buildings are visible behind him, including the top of the New York Public Library main building.
On the back of the print is an inscription handwritten by Bill Adler identifying the subject, location, date, and photographer.
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.297
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55ebc4a5e-bb12-479e-aa6d-089d0c799f6f

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