Abdul Qadim Haqq
Haqq | |
|---|---|
| Education | Center for Creative Studies Alumni 1991 |
| Known for | Illustration Futurism Detroit techno Photography Author Classic EDM Album Covers |
| Notable work | Requiem for a Machine Soul 25 Years of Techno Art The Technanomicron |
Abdul Qadim Haqq (born December 24, 1968), also known as Haqq and The Ancient.
Haqq's artwork has been featured on records by Detroit techno artists Juan Atkins, Metroplex, Derrick May, Transmat, Underground Resistance, Kevin Saunderson, and Carl Craig.[1]
Haqq, founder of Third Earth Visual Arts,[2] bases his futuristic concepts on time travel.[3] His love for fantasy art was inspired by childhood pastimes such as watching sci-fi and Japanese animation. Haqq majored in graphic illustration at the College for Creative Studies, originally called the Center for Creative Studies, in Detroit.[3]
Career
Haqq completed his first work for Derrick May's record label Transmat in October 1989.
"Abdul Qadim Haqq & Shinichiro Watanabe Joint Exhibition" held an Art exhibit, the exhibit was opened in the Netherlands at the "GalleryIKOI" and in Tokyo, Japan.[4]
In 2014 Haqq published a book titled, 1989–2014: 25 Years of Techno Art in 2014, featuring photography and illustrations of the Detroit techno scenes important work including Drexciya, Gerald Mitchell, Dj Rolando, that records the Detroit techno community in one book.[5]
References
- ^ Harris, Tamara (August 11, 2006). "Detroit History: Abdul Qadim Haqq". Detroit Techno Militia dot com. Detroit Techno Militia. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ^ "Third Earth Visual Arts". www.thirdearthvisualarts.com. self. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ^ a b "Abdul Qadim Haqq: 25 Years of Techno Art". Red Bull Academy Daily. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ "Party! Requiem for a Machine Soul feat. Shinichiro Watanabe". Gallery Ikoi. Storyriders. June 21, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
- ^ "Ikoi Booklet-Requiem for a Machine Soul". www.storyriders.net/. Storyriders. May 29, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
External links
- Abdul Qadim Haqq discography at Discogs
- Detroit Promo TV - Abdul Haqq - Techno Artist
- "Techno Art" - Abdul Qadim Haqq meets Techno & Philosophy collective in Detroit for London Art Exhibit
- Abdul Qadim Haqq at the Hubb | Birmingham UK for Soul City Arts