Hip Hop Evolution x Aaliyah Exhibit

About this event

Acclaimed photojournalist Andre Smith invites the community to experience new Hip Hop Evolution - Aaliyah photo exhibition at Detroit School of Arts (DSA). The exhibit will bring the story of Detroit-born icon Aaliyah to life, honoring her trailblazing career through photography. The exhibit will open to the public starting Saturday, October 31, 2026 and take place every Saturday through Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 12-4 p.m. at the Detroit School of Arts in the Ford Motor Company Theatre Lobby.

The exhibit will connect Aaliyah’s local roots to her global impact. Visitors will explore her evolution from a gifted young performer to the “Princess of R&B,” whose distinctive sound, effortless style and artistic vision influenced a generation of artists and fans.