The Boombox Project features photographs of boomboxes, jam boxes, and ghetto blasters from yesteryear.
The exhibit is an unexpected product of the photographer's personal obsession with the stereos. Many of those featured are from his personal collection.
From Lyle Owerko:
"It is a symbol of rebellion and a way to shout your message at the system. Turn up the volume on your boombox, whatever the size, and let the capstan wheels of the tape deck drive a favorite mixtape to life... as the defiant voice of punk rock legend, Joe Strummer sang "This is radio clash with audio ammunition...""
From Clic Gallery:
"Abrams Books is publishing THE BOOMBOX PROJECT: THE MACHINES, THE MUSIC, AND THE URBAN UNDERGROUND. Featuring an introduction by Spike Lee, this collection of archival photographs, Owerko's own images, and commentary on boombox culture by Fab 5 Freddy, Spike Lee, Kool Moe Dee, LL Cool J, Rosie Perez, DJ Spooky, Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys and Pras of the Fugees, the book, like the photographs, is an extraordinary historical document."
The book is available at the gallery as well as on Amazon for a very reasonable price. The exhibit runs until December 5th.
Clic Gallery
255 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013
Daily 12 - 7 pm
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