Object Details
Photograph by
Al Pereira, American, born 1963
Created by
Andre P. Charles, American, born 1968
Subject of
Tupac Amaru Shakur, American, 1971 - 1996
Printed by
Bill Adler, American, born 1951
Description
A black and white photograph of a graffiti mural by the artist Andre P. Charles titled "Wall Mural Tupac Shakur Live by the Gun," memorializing Tupac Shakur. The mural, on Houston Street in New York City, is spray-painted on a metal security gate inset into a brick wall. in the center is a portrait of Shakur. Above and below him are the words [LIVE BY THE GUN DIE BY THE GUN]. Pedestrians pass by on either side of the image. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
February 1997; printed 2003
Object number
2015.132.323
Restrictions & Rights
© Al Pereira
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (27.8 × 35.4 cm)
H x W (Image): 8 11/16 × 12 7/8 in. (22.1 × 32.7 cm)
Place captured
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
See more items in
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Art
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Urban life
Violence
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.132.323