Brigitte Martini Kunsthandel Photography

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...

Isabella Rossellini raises the most interesting assortment of Heritage Chickens on her farm on Long Island NY and is called. The farm. The above image is one of the many images you ...

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

Signed Bill Stilson 1966 nude lithograph. Willian H Stilson was a popular Rockport, Massachusetts artist known for figure, seascape, and genre paintings. ...

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...

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...

Original black and white silver gelatin print by John Sexton, signed and dated 1983. Labeled Merced River and Forest, Yosemite Valley, CA, negative made 1983, print made 1986. Overal...

Explore the pioneering work of Eadweard Muybridge with this framed black and white photograph, capturing his iconic study of a baby in motion. This photograph, printed in heliogravur...

Bruce Weber Black And White Photographic Print Framed, circa 1980 From the Broken Noses Signed on the back, signature has not been able to be certified. In original condition, wit...

Metallic print mounted on acrylic Edition limited to 99 copies Measures: 24" x 16" 36" x 24".

Metallic print mounted on acrylic Edition Limited to 99 copies Measures: 24’’ x 16’’  36’’ x 24’’.