Brisbane’s Lyrical Opposition Celebrates Immersive Art Exhibit via Brisbane Luminary, June 2024
The Baylands opened their doors to the Schlage Historic Office Building’s community space for an immersive exhibition honoring the area’s past, present, and future. Hosted by Brisbane-based non-profit art organization Lyrical Opposition, the event, Re-Entrification at the Baylands, invited locals and visitors alike to celebrate the preservation of cultural heritage and the profound sense of home that defines the fabric of the area and its surroundings.
Guests were invited to step into a world where art, photography, music, and poetry converged, creating a powerful and moving multi-sensory experience. The exhibition also offered a glimpse into Lyrical Opposition’s award-winning Re-Entrification documentary series, presenting poignant narratives that delve into the evolving landscapes and stories of San Francisco. “This event is a tribute to the transformation of the historic Schlage Building into a community hub fostering community and connectivity,” Christian Bustos, Lyrical Opposition founder.
Established in Brisbane in 2020, Lyrical Opposition is more than just an art collective— it’s a community of artists, activists, and administrators united in their fight against injustice through social awareness and systematic change. Their curated events, in collaboration with Brisbane’s Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Library, and the City of Brisbane, are a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives, introducing the art of storytelling through lyrical art forms like spoken word poetry, hip-hop, jazz, and theater to Brisbane residents.
The Baylands was proud to host this groundbreaking event and looks forward to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community space for all to enjoy! Thank you to the many talented artists who contributed to the success of the Re-Entrification at the Baylands event, including:
• Photographers Aaron Garrette
(@_94shots_), Rocio Perez,
(@friscomija89), Nick Derenzi (@nick.derenzi)
• Fashion Clothing Line SanFam (@sanfam__) • Filmmakers Bira Cosme (@biracosme),
Andrea Rodriguez (@supafly_budafly), Desire
Lacap (@lacapturevisuals), Sineo (@sin.sineo) • Artist Elisa Solei (@elisasoleimusic),
Fego Navarro (@fegonavarro), Aleja Ajela (@ajelazw0rld), Seth Carmenatty (@sethfeatha), Adam Medina (@funkycoldmedina33)
To learn more about Lyrical Opposition, please visit www.lyricalopposition.org. For collectors of vinyl records, Lyrical Opposition operates a volunteer-run record store featuring a vast collection of pre-owned hip-hop, jazz, soul, and pop records. Vinyl Record is located at 132 Visitacion Avenue and is open to the public every Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please consider supporting Lyrical Opposition’s upcoming Festival and Fundraiser in partnership with the City of Brisbane at the Mission Blue Center on Saturday, June 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All funds raised at the event will benefit the organization’s support of local artists and the curation their admission-free events.
By: Stephanie Shakofsky, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Baylands Development, Inc., sshakofsky@thebaylands.com
“Throwback Vibes at The Baylands! We took a nostalgic journey with “Re-Entrification at the Baylands,” hosted by @lyricalopposition. This event at our Historic Office Building was all about celebrating our rich cultural heritage and community roots.
The Baylands is excited to keep our inclusive and welcoming space alive for everyone!
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