NY's Hip Hop Icons Honored In 2nd Annual Landmark Festival

Following an incredible exhibit that ran from January through April, on August 2nd and 3rd a lineup of celebrated artists bring the background into foreground once again, paying homage to some of New York's most iconic Hip Hop landmarks in the Second Annual Landmark Festival. Curated by Kate Storch, the weekend will include an incredible lineup of DJs, performances, live painting, breaking and more.

What Is The Landmark Festival?

The series plays with the idea of landmarks as locations, but also a pivotal moment. Artists in the lineup create works, adding their own artistic voice and style to celebrate and memorialize the influential locations that provided a place where Hip Hop culture and artists emerged and thrived, helping to lay the foundation for the global force Hip Hop is today.

Which Artists Are Exhibiting At The Second Annual Landmark Festival?

Exhibiting artists at the Second Annual Landmark Festival will include legendary photographer Joe Conzo, Danny Cortes, Peter Paid, Meres, BlusterOne©, André LeRoy Davis, and Jerms (DJJS1). Artists painting live will include Shiro, Stash, Andre Trenier and Jaek El Diablo from France.

“Landmark is more than just an exhibit; it’s a celebration of a movement that has shaped generations and crossed cultural boundaries," says Kevelyn Vargas of Frank151, the internationally-renowned media company that has curated unique voices in Hip Hop since 1991. "It serves as a reminder that hip-hop is not just a genre of music but a way of life, influencing art, fashion, dance and more.”

Where Will The Second Annual Landmark Festival Take Place In New York City? Two Days And Three Locations Of Fun

The festival will take place in three locations, all of which dedicate themselves to arts and community: CCLCTV NYC at 209 East 3rd Street on Friday, August 2nd and First Street Green (33 East 1st Street) and the Bronx Brewery (64 Second Avenue in Manhattan) on Saturday, August 3rd. The weekend will feature music by cultural giants Large Professor, Evil Dee, DJ Eclipse and more. Saturday in the park will showcase a Breaking Cypher presented by One Society and MZK worldwide. Be prepared for a few surprise appearances and an unforgettable experience.

Who Is Presenting The Second Annual Landmark Festival?

The Landmark Festival is produced by DJNY Art, an organization with the mission to continue the legacy of Hip Hop, to celebrate and showcase icons and pioneers, and inspire a new generation of artists and musicians. According to their credo: "We want to introduce a new audience, including children, to the energy and positivity that is the backbone of Hip Hop and provide a platform to display all the elements that make it such a rich culture."

Honeysuckle is proud to be a media partner for this year's Landmark Festival, joining sponsors such as First Street Green, Bronx Brewery, Bastard Burgers, CLLCTV, Large Professor, Zulu Kingz, One Society, Frank 151, Hypekills, NY State of Mind, Maxwell Snacks, False Hood, STR8GAS, Trops, Ying & Kang, Shiroka NYC, Boxed Water, and more.

Media in attendance will include TimeOut, Gothamist, The Source, SiriusXM Shade 45, PIX11, AMNY, The Heavy Hitters, Rap Is Outta Control, Street Art News, and HypeBeast.