Sophie Bramly - 1981 & +

64 pages
Edited by Sophie Bramly
Designed by Laurent Fétis and Sarah Martinon
30 x 24 cm 
Language: French, English
Paperback
Publisher: Red Bull France
Edition of 500 numbered copies
2011

The 1981 & + exhibition catalog showcases the compelling work of French photographer Sophie Bramly, who immersed herself in New York's burgeoning hip-hop scene during the early 1980s. Dispatched to New York in 1981 as a young journalist, Bramly became captivated by the vibrant energy emanating from neighborhoods like the Bronx. She forged connections with pivotal figures such as Fab 5 Freddy, Futura 2000, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grand Mixer D.ST, capturing intimate moments that chronicle the infancy of hip-hop culture.

This limited-edition catalog, produced by Red Bull France for the 1981 & + exhibition at Paris's 12MAIL Gallery (June–September 2011), offers a curated selection of Bramly's extensive archives. This publication serves as a time capsule, transporting readers to a pivotal era when hip-hop was emerging from the underground to influence global culture.