To stand up against inequality and social shortcomings. That is what all the 43 artists, who Sascha Kraus portrayed for his book FORTHRIGHT “Stronger than a weapon” have in common. Over the past six years he travelled thirteen countries to find out that rap music can be seen as a universal approach for positive change that sometimes has a more direct impact than politics and the military. To address problems straightforward and direct, that is what FORTHRIGHT stands for. The book impresses on 444 pages with unique portraits and snapshots from all over the world. In-depth interviews with all portrayed artists and a double vinyl with selected songs foster the message of the book.
Nominee for BOOK PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR / LIMITED at THE LUCIE AWARDS 2016 in New York
Award in EXELLENT ARTS at DDC GUTE GESTALTUNG 17 in Frankfurt
Silver award in BOOK DOCUMENTARY at TIFA 2016 in Tokyo
At Galerie Droste Sascha Kraus will present his book and photographies, while the music of the participating artists will be played. The show starts on the 03rd of March 2017 at 6pm at Katernbergerstr,100, 42115 Wuppertal, Germany. For more information please write us on info@galeriedroste.de or call +49 202 2651416.
http://forthright-project.com/