Bling-bling, grillz, chains - the aesthetics of hip-hop mirrored in its jewellery
From oversized chains, grillz and hoop earrings to custom-made accessories, it shows how jewellery functions as an expression of personality, status, and cultural identity. "Stories of Hip Hop" combines the flashy glamour ("bling-bling") of hip-hop with its cultural history - photographic portraits, album covers and statements merge with jewellery objects to create a vivid narrative that reveals the networks, identity, and aesthetics of this movement.
Ed.: Friederike Zobel. Text: Dani Fromm