We are proud to announce that The Ascension Years, a photography exhibition by Tee Max, will open at the Royal Albert Hall from 31 May to 3 July 2025, co-presented by TGRG.
This exhibition is the result of meaningful collaboration between artist, venue and agency. TGRG, led by our founder Juanita Rosenior, initiated the opportunity and helped bring the right partners to the table. By supporting the vision and overseeing key aspects of delivery, we are proud to have helped shape a platform that reflects the cultural weight of this archive.
Featuring never-before-seen images of global icons including Usher, Beyoncé, Method Man, The Notorious B.I.G., and UK artists Michelle Escoffery, TY, and Shortee Blitz, the exhibition brings to light a powerful archive captured across the 1990s and early 2000s. Shot by Tee Max during a defining moment in music and cultural history, these images showcase artists at the start of their journeys — hungry, unpolished, and iconic in the making.
This is the most expansive public showing of The Ascension Years to date and represents a major step in Tee Max’s career as his work enters one of the most respected cultural venues in the UK.
“From the first time I saw Tee’s archive, I knew it deserved to be seen. Bringing it to the Royal Albert Hall — a stage worthy of its story — has been a real win for us.” — Juanita Rosenior, Founder, TGRG
Key Info:
- Exhibition Dates: 31 May to 3 July 2025
- Location: Amphi Corridor, Royal Albert Hall
- Admission: Free
- Open Days: 7 June (with the artist in attendance) and 28 June
- Part of: Exhibition Road Festival, 7–8 June
This announcement reflects TGRG’s broader mission to champion culturally rooted work, shape meaningful creative partnerships, and deliver projects that leave a lasting impact.