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...

Biker in a mirror black and white photograph Gravure print by Burk Uzzle 1980 Gravure print (1984, France). Burk Uzzle is an American photojournalist, previously member of Mag...

"Unknown Pose by Black eagle" is nr. 2/10. Size: 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 in). Size framed (optional): 48 x 48 cm (19 x 19 in). Medium: Giclée F...

This ballerina art collection truly contains something for every taste in art from minimalist more simple canvas prints to more complex dynamic prints. F...

László Moholy-Nagy photography. Stamp: "Nachlass Lázló Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946) (= Estate of Lázló Moholy-Nagy" and "einmalige Auflage für die Griffelku...

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

20th c., black and white photographic prints, matted and framed under glass. A pair of polo action shots that capture the intensity of play and the agility of player and polo pony al...

A framed vintage gelatin silver photograph print by American surrealist photographer Arthur Tress (1940-). The work belongs to the artist's "Dream Collector" series. Entitled "Girl i...

A photograph of coral with a identification tag by world famous photographer David Seidner. Framed. Ex: Phillip de Pury Auction House. David Seidner Biography. 1957 Born in Los Angeles, CA. 1976 Was 19 when his first cover photograph was published in Paris. 1986 In 1986 he was commissioned by the Musee des Arts de la Mode in Paris to photograph costumes from its collection. 1980 - 1989 In the 1980s he was under a contract with Yves Saint Laurent. 1999 Died in Miami, FL. 1999 Given Eisenstaedt Award for Portrait Photography by Life magazine and Columbia University. 2000 The International Center for Photography in New York houses the David Seidner Archive, a complete collection of the artist's work. Selected exhibitions. 2008 - 2009 David Seidner Photographs, Fondation Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge, Paris. 2006 Pia Getty, David Seidner, Contemporary Faces, London. 2000 Paul Morris Gallery, Orchids, New York. Maison Européenne de la photographie, Paris, Retrospective. 1999 Baldwin Gallery, Orchids, Aspen. Staley Wise Gallery, David Seidner 1957-1999, New York. 1996 Maison Européenne de la photographie, Visages de l’art contemporain, Paris. 1995 Robert Miller Gallery, Nudes, New York. Feature Inc, New York. 1993 Robert Miller Gallery, Portraits of Artists, New York. 1989 Samia Saouma Gallery, Paris. 1986 Musée des arts de la mode, Moments de Mode, Paris. 1985 Samia Saouma Gallery, Paris. 1983 La Remise du Parc, Paris. 1982 La Remise du Parc, Les chaussures de Tokio Kumagai...

Portrait of Pierre Cardin. Signed and stamped on back (see photo) The artist’s dedication is on the bottom right. Yoshi Takata was an artist, born in 19...

A vintage circa 1970s beach scene photograph by New York City photographer Jay Maisel (Born 1931). This photograph has a period frame dating to the 1970s and retains the original information verso. This work is signed in the lower right corner of the mat and the edition number of 284 / 750 is hand written in the lower left corner of the mat. The photograph itself measures approximately 19.5” wide by 15.5” high. This photograph by "Jay Maisel, produced and copyrighted by Berkey K & L Studios in a limited edition of 750. Each print has been individually signed and numbered by the artist. The negatives will never be used again." From the Jay Maisel website, “After studying painting and graphic design at Cooper Union and Yale, Jay Maisel began his career in photography in 1954. While his portfolio includes the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Miles Davis, he is perhaps best known for capturing the light, color, and gesture found in everyday life. Some of his commercial accomplishments include five Sports Illustrated swimsuit covers, the first two covers of New York Magazine, the cover of Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue...

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...