City Life Org – The American Museum of Natural History Announces Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry

Photo: Slick Rick, Credit: Photograph by Janette Beckman, Courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery Exhibition Opening May 9 Explores the Power of Jewelry in Hip-Hop and its Relationship to Identity and Personal Style On May 9, the American Museum of Natural History will open Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry, a special exhibition that celebrates hip-hop’s cultural influence through spectacular custom-made jewelry worn by some of its most iconic stars. Ice Cold will feature dozens of stunning jewelry pieces that trace the history of hip-hop from the 1980s to today, including Slick Rick’s gem-encrusted crown, the Notorious B.I.G.’s legendary gold ‘Jesus piece’, the diamond-studded Roc-A-Fella medallion for the record label co-founded by Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj’s sparkling ‘Barbie’ pendant, and pieces from Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg, and Tyler, the Creator, among others. Ice Cold, which builds on New York City’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop as a global phenomenon, is included with general admission and will be on view in the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery within the Museum’s Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals.  “These jewelry pieces are not just magnificent in and of themselves, they’re an important part of hip-hop history...