Showcase Lineup

Dr. Adeerya Johnson, Associate Curator, has been at MOPOP for three years. Initially joining as the Digital Collections Archivist, she led the development of MOPOP’s first Online Hip-Hop Collection. In her inaugural project as Guest Curator, Adeerya designed the pop-up exhibition My Mic Sounds Nice: Hip-Hop Feminism in History. This exhibition highlighted the profound impact of women in hip-hop, weaving historical narratives with contemporary voices.

Syreeta Gates is a creative & archivist dedicated to celebrating history innovatively. As founder of The Gates Preserve, she safeguards legacies, and through Most Incredible Studio, transforms ephemeral memories into tangible LEGO-based creations, turning cultural stories into something you can build, touch, and keep. Gates redefines storytelling with interactive, tactile experiences that bridge memory, creativity, and culture.

Abstract Kouadio is a versatile curator and museum professional with extensive experience in academia, museum studies, and Hip-Hop culture. As the former Curatorial Assistant at The Hip Hop Museum, Kouadio specializes in bridging contemporary art forms with academic discourse through innovative experiential storytelling techniques and methodologies.