J Dilla Working in his Studio in Clinton Township, Michigan, 2000
THF714383 / J Dilla Working in his Studio in Clinton Township, Michigan, 2000
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Artifact Overview
B+ (Brian Cross) is an Irish-born, LA-based photographer and filmmaker. Since the 1990s, he has chronicled hip hop, rap, jazz, and reggae music scenes. A visual cartographer of sound culture, B+ captures moments of contemplation and inspiration within creative lives. His friendship with Detroit's J Dilla resulted in intimate portraits of the artist, depicted here in "The Spaceship" recording studio.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photograph
Subject Date
2000
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.203.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 16 in
Width: 16.25 in
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