Photograph by
Powell, Ricky, American, 1961 - 2021
Subject of
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
Rev. Run, American, born 1964
McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
Jam Master Jay, American, 1965 - 2002
Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
Date
1987
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
Description
A color photograph of Run-DMC in Paris during the Together Forever Tour in 1987. The three are posed with the Eifell Tower in the background. Run, at left, stands in front, wearing a black and red Adidas track suit, black hat, White and black Adidas shoes, and a large gold chain with medallion. D.M.C., center, is dressed identical to Run, only with a shorter gold chain without a medallion. Both Run and D.M.C. hold their hands up, gesturing at the camera. Jay, at right, wears all black, with a black hat, white and black Adidas shoes, and a large gold chain with medallion. He is bent over with his hands on his knees. The print is signed at bottom right by the photographer, Ricky Powell. There are no other inscriptions, front or back.
Place captured
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
chromogenic color prints
Topic
Fashion
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.367
Restrictions & Rights
© Ricky Powell
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59443bc26-c7f1-4346-a828-6a640e7c8eee

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