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Tahir Hemphill

Brooklyn, NY

Creative Strategist. Creative Director. Reluctant Messiah. Peripheral Visionary. Hip-Hop Enthusiast. Native Queens New Yorker.

  1. on April 20
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    Tahir Hemphill
    backed a project

    "AFROS - A Celebration Of Natural Hair" by Michael July by Michael July

    This is a 450 page book that captures the spirit and diversity of Afros & natural hairstyles today.

    • 102% funded $20,445 pledged
    • 378 backers
    • Funded Apr 20, 2012
  2. on April 5
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    backed a project

    Khsara by Suha Araj

    A comedy about women who don't get married 'in time'.

    • 103% funded $25,962 pledged
    • 274 backers
    • Funded Apr 05, 2012
  3. on January 31
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    Tahir Hemphill
    Posted project update #18

    Creative Capital 2012

    I'm happy to announce that I am a 2012 Creative Capital Grantee. I'll be focussing on research projects with data visualization via the Rap Research Groups.

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        Martha J. on February 11

        Just received the print in the mail. It is lovely, thank you for sensing it. All good wishes for your continued success! Martha


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  4. on January 31
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    Tahir Hemphill
    Posted project update #17

    The last of the rewards were mailed out today.

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        Jonathon Wagner on January 31

        I've moved since I've backed this, should I email you my new address?


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  5. on November 10, 2011
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    Tahir Hemphill
    commented on a project

    Lance. Reemski. You guys should read the Updates section. Next batch is going out EOW. Thanks!
  6. on October 15, 2011
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    Tahir Hemphill
    Posted project update #16

    MoMA Talk To Me: A Symposium

    I'll Be Speaking At MoMa Talk to Me: A Symposium On Wednesday, October 19th, 11:30AM: http://bit.ly/p6jNYA

    During my presentation I will debut the Champagne Always Stains My Silk Datavis: http://bit.ly/lScFLr

    If you can't come by watch the live stream: livestream.com/museummodernart

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  7. on October 15, 2011
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    Tahir Hemphill
    commented on a project update

    opn2furry yours was sent. bw1984 Be easy Killer, each of these prints are hand made - not computer print outs. Yours must be one of the 82 left to be sent out. Thanks for being patient.
  8. on July 17, 2011
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    Tahir Hemphill
    Posted project update #15

    Summer 2011 Update: MoMA x Champagne x Launch

    Hello Nice & Decent People.

    I have been busy.

    There is one more batch of rewards to mail out.

    Logins for the beta site will be sent when the new version is ready for testing.

    HHWC is featured in the Talk To Me exhibition at MoMA: http://bit.ly/k3VJt4

    I recently did an interview with The Creators Project: http://t.co/IlSyPqy

    A link to the new Champagne x Rap visualization: http://staplecrops.com

    Links to more: http://tahirhemphill.com

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        Tahir Hemphill on October 15, 2011

        opn2furry yours was sent.

        bw1984 Be easy Killer, each of these prints are hand made - not computer print outs. Yours must be one of the 82 left to be sent out. Thanks for being patient.

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        Reemski on October 16, 2011

        Oh, I've not received mine either?

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        bw1984 on October 16, 2011

        no problems, im in the UK so i knew it would take a little bit longer anyway. thanks for the update.


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  9. on April 26, 2011
  10. on March 15, 2011
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    Tahir Hemphill
    commented on a project

    @ Jess Thanks! You can support the project here: http://staplecrops.com