Object Details
depicted
Zulu Nation
maker
Exact Science
Description (Brief)
This hooded sweat shirt was made by Exact Science, a San Francisco-based concept studio that promotes and produces urban art. It is a dark blue cotton/polyester sweat shirt with a drawstring tie, 2-sided open pocket, and printed silver "Zulu Nation" graphic on the front. This hoodie was available through the Universal Zulu Nation company created by hip hop artist Afrika Bambaata (b. 1957).
Afrika Bambaata (born Kevin Donovan), an American DJ from the Bronx, was influential in the early development of hip hop and is regarded as the “Godfather” of hip hop culture. He has been instrumental in spreading hip hop music and culture around the world, as well as creating opportunities and helping to improve the lives of others in the hip hop community through his organization "Universal Zulu Nation." In 1990, Bambaataa made Life magazine's "Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" issue.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
2006.0067.03
accession number
2006.0067
catalog number
2006.0067.03
Object Name
sweat shirt
Physical Description
fabric (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 40 in x 24 in x 2 in; 101.6 cm x 60.96 cm x 5.08 cm
place made
United States
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Cultures & Communities
Clothing & Accessories
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Hip-Hop
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1317247