Rockocó Número Ocho — The missing chapter of Madrid’s hip-hop history

Before social media and smartphones, Spanish youth invented their own ways of being seen. Among them, photographer Miguel Trillo became a witness and chronicler — from the punks of the late Franco era to the first generation of Spanish rappers. His work, suspended between art, reportage, and visual sociology, captured the birth of new identities through style, music, and attitude.

At the heart of Trillo’s visual universe lies Rockocó, a self-published fanzine series from the 1980s that became a symbol of the movida madrileña. This newly unearthed issue, Rockocó Número Ocho: Especial Hip-Hop Madrid 1986–1991, finally completes the series. Originally shot for a fanzine that was never printed, it now comes to life as a limited-edition publication revealing the pioneers of Madrid’s hip-hop scene — dancers, DJs, graffiti writers, and MCs — portrayed with Trillo’s unmistakable empathy and precision.

Produced by Le Grand Jeu in collaboration with ZarbiBooks, this special edition was conceived expressly for Paris Photo 2025, reviving the raw energy of a movement in the making and restoring a missing chapter in the visual history of European hip-hop.

To celebrate its release, Le Grand Jeu will host a presentation of the book in the presence of the editors and publishers. A table will also be available to all independent authors and publishers visiting Paris for Paris Photo, offering a chance to showcase their latest productions in an informal, collective spirit.

📖 Miguel Trillo — Rockocó Número Ocho: Especial Hip-Hop Madrid 1986–1991
🗓 Friday, November 14 | 🕓 from 6:00 pm
📍 Le Grand Jeu, 15 Passage de Ménilmontant, Paris 11e