# Smithsonian Plans Hip-Hop Exhibit By Nigel Goodwin | Published 2006-03-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smithsonian-plans-hip-hop-exhibit References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060301/ap_en_mu/hip_hop_smithsonian_ylt=AvINXHaxP_MSU9Ej5rvid.ZxFb8C_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--) The [Smithsonian Institution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture) has announced a plan to create an exhibition about hip-hop at its world renowned museum. According to the Associated Press: "The project will gather artifacts, oral histories and other multimedia components tracing [hip-hop's evolution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-your-ears) from a Bronx pastime in the 1970s to today's global cultural juggernaut. It's projected to cost as much as $2 million and take up to five years to finish. "...the curator's central challenge will be putting together a [musical exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank) requiring multimedia components rather than merely stationary objects — and putting it together to tell an interesting story." Hip-hop icons including Grandmaster Flash, Ice-T and Russell Simmons have already donated items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multimedia Exhibits:** There is an opportunity to innovate by creating immersive and interactive multimedia exhibits that engage visitors in a dynamic way. - **Cultural History Exhibitions:** The trend of showcasing cultural history through exhibitions provides an opportunity to explore and educate on the global impact of various art forms and movements. - **Oral History Preservation:** Preserving oral histories through multimedia components presents an opportunity to capture the unique narratives and experiences of individuals within a particular art form or culture. ### Where This Applies - **Museums and Exhibitions:** The museum industry can leverage multimedia technology to create engaging and impactful exhibits, enhancing the visitor experience and attracting more diverse audiences. - **Art and Culture:** The art and culture industry can explore the potential of showcasing different art forms and movements as a way to educate and foster cross-cultural understanding. - **Digital Media and Technology:** The digital media and technology industry can contribute to the development of innovative tools and platforms that facilitate the collection, storage, and dissemination of oral histories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md) - [Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bric-house.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit.md) - [Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmicthemed-art-exhibition.md) - [Hip-Hop-Celebrating Margarita Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teezo-touchdown-and-unwrp.md)