Rainer Martini

The definitive photographic history of how hip-hop blinged out and redefined the world of jewelry, luxury, and style. Signed black-and-white pigment print on Canson Platine paper, 16 x 20 in.; hardcover volume in a slipcase, 9.8 x 13.4 in., 6.29 lb., 388 pages. Whether it’s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B...

Possibility of laminated on dibond, with metal structure, on request. Depth 3 cm for lamination otherwise photograph sent in roll - Printing in seven copies. Cedric Roulliat...

“Smoking in Venice” 2003 by Stephen Elledge is a limited edition (10 total) direct print on aluminum backing.

Manhattan's historic Orchard street in the lower east side photographed circa late 1940s Vintage original gelatin silver print, printed circa late-1950s Dimensions: 16 x 20 inche...

Jan Saudek, Czech Photographer,silver gelatin print titled "Rain & Fire" Title: "Rain & Fire" numbered with #366 Model print Finished November 15, 1890 (1990) Signed lower right Si...

This Sumo-sized art edition (No. 301–400), designed by Lélia Wanick Salgado and signed by Sebastião Salgado, is presented with a clothbound companion volume, the signed print The Par...

Delve into the urban art scene of 1970s New York City with this certified original photo by Flint, featuring the iconic piece titled "Motion Taggine." Measuring 43 x 4 x 54 cm and pr...

Striking black and white photographic print of a nude figure, elegantly framed. The composition highlights the interplay of light and shadow, celebrating the human form with a timele...

This Sumo-sized Art Edition (No. 201–300), designed by Lélia Wanick Salgado and signed by Sebastião Salgado, is presented with a clothbound companion volume, the signed print Marauiá...

Black and white photo of craftsmen preparing and assembling a boats skeletal system suspended from the beams and rafters to work all sides and underneath the boat. Looking on is a ge...

Pascal and Vastian's framed photograph captures a serene moment in nature—an exquisite ballet of grace and tranquility. The delicate composition features a group of swans gliding gra...

Black and White Photograph New York City / 1942 Artist and Date of Print Unknown image: 10" x 10" - some "dents" on the image - see images matte: 16" x 20" - matte needs to be repl...