@vtobak

Author, “Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History” (TASCHEN) + "Contact High: A Visual History of Hip Hop @contacthighproj

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22 years ago today, after the Lakers 3-peat, Kobe Bryant pulled up to Rucker Park in the Air Force 1s. 🔥
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“Ice Cold,” the American Museum of Natural History’s new show curated by Vikki Tobak, the author of a 2022 book of that title, surveys the evolution of jewelry in hip-hop. More than 40 artists, including hip-hop icon Slick Rick, loaned pieces. nyer.cm/N7jhSd0

Slick Rick, Museum Consultant

“Ice Cold,” the American Museum of Natural History’s hip-hop jewelry show (featuring treasures from artists like Run-DMC and Tyler, the Creator), outdazzles the Met Gala.

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Today on All Of It: Queer films that shaped you w/ film critic @TyleKurner. Plus, the Ice Cold hip-hop @AMNH exhibit w/ @vtobak and @ImroxanneShante (!), @nikitarbk on your fav hangover food, and previewing season two of @BBCBlueLights. @KoushaNavidar hosts! Noon on @WNYC!📻
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Big love to the city that raised me- so great to chat with @wdet Detroit @itstiatime00 - name checked all the faves Northland Mall, Anita Baker, Mr. Alan’s etc… wdet.org/2024/06/04/author-v…

Author Vikki Tobak celebrates hip-hop jewelry, history with ‘Ice Cold’ exhibit - WDET 101.9 FM

Tobak joined "The Metro" on Tuesday to talk about her book — which inspired the exhibit — and her passion for jewelry and hip-hop history.

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“Ice Cold,” the American Museum of Natural History’s new show curated by Vikki Tobak, the author of a 2022 book of that title, surveys the evolution of jewelry in hip-hop. More than 40 artists, including hip-hop icon Slick Rick, loaned pieces. nyer.cm/Su288VK

Slick Rick, Museum Consultant

“Ice Cold,” the American Museum of Natural History’s hip-hop jewelry show (featuring treasures from artists like Run-DMC and Tyler, the Creator), outdazzles the Met Gala.

newyorker.com
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“This goes out to all the school kids going on the best field trip of their lives” !! @Miss_Rosen 💯💎🚀
Miss Rosen@Miss_Rosen12 May 2024
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Vikki Tobak (@vtobak) brings "Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History" to the Museum of Natural History in NY ✨ This goes out to all the school kids going on the best field trip of their lives, @ANIMALNewYork: animalnewyork.com/2022/10/04… 📸Marcelo Cantu. Megan Thee Stallion, 2020.
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Winter may be winding down, but it's going to be "Ice Cold" at the @AMNH... and it's all in celebration of Hip Hop! From Jay-Z to the Notorious B.I.G. and Beyonce, this exhibit showcases a vast array of diamonds AND the history of this musical movement: naturaldiamonds.com/culture-…

See Hip-Hop's Natural Diamond Legacy Shine In New Exhibit

Set your sights on diamond jewels from Drake, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and more at the new exhibit, Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry.

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💎 ALL THAT GLITTERS: "Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry," opened today at the American Museum of Natural History (@AMNH) 💎 PHOTOS: bit.ly/3QBS7kk
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washingtonpost.com/style/202… @AMNH has a new exhibit featuring hip-hop jewelry. Read my latest to learn all about #IceCold @vtobak

Hip-hop bling is the thing at a luminous new jewelry exhibit

See photos from “Ice Cold,” a new exhibit of hip-hop jewelry at NYC’s American Museum of Natural History, showcasing the jewelry of A$AP Rocky and more.

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Lenny S@kodaklens9 May 2024
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@vtobak @AMNH #IceCold
Noel Y. Calingasan • NYC@nyclovesnyc9 May 2024
Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry opens May 9 at the American Museum of Natural History. This special exhibition celebrates hip-hop’s cultural influence through spectacular custom-made jewelry from its biggest stars.
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If you’re looking for a photojournalism podcast, give ours a listen! We just posted Part 2 of our hip hop photography series with @shepreebright, @vikkitobak & Sue Kwon as we talk about shooting the greats back in the day and working with film etc… open.spotify.com/episode/2zi…
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@MusicREDEF3 Dec 2023
Nightclubbing: Nell’s (@vtobak - @Medium) redef.com/item/656c73e682655…
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Moderating a panel for NYU on Women In Hip-Hop Media 11/27 @ 5:30. I’ll be joined by the incredible @sid_madden @laurastylez @KieTheTree @GeorgetteC and @vtobak. Location is NYU’s Paulson Center (181 Mercer St.). Free to the public! See you there!
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Pony Down 📷 Thank you to Sean O. Williams and PONY for having me on to talk some sartorial goodness and history. And if you're from Detroit of a certain time you know what it is pony.com/blogs/news/pony-pio…

PONY Pioneers: Vikki Tobak

Vikki Tobak is a culture journalist, author, independent curator, and producer. She reports about and creates content regarding politics, arts, social justice and music photography. Join Sean...

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NYC Media@nyc_media11 Aug 2023
Happy birthday #hiphop50! 🎤🎶 We're spotlighting trailblazers who shaped and captured this culture and scene in the past 50 years in our series "That’s So Dope, Hip Hop Beyond Music" - @Avianneandco @vtobak Will Selby and more! 🧵 Watch here: on.nyc.gov/ThatsSoDope
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"Contact High" by @vtobak is on our list of the best #coffeetable books of all time! mostrecommendedbooks.com/lis…
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Vikki Tobak@vtobak22 Sep 2022
The History of Hip-Hop, as Told Through the Jewelry That Defined It | Vanity Fair vanityfair.com/style/2022/09…

The History of Hip-Hop, as Told Through the Jewelry That Defined It

‘Ice Cold’ explores the jewels and gems that adorned the genre’s biggest personalities—in image and rhyme.

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Paper Magazine started in New York as a chronicler of all things downtown. After success, it morphed into something else. Now it has a new owner and an uncertain future. In this oral history, the main players describe the highs and lows of a 40-year run. nyti.ms/3NrzFZi
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In hip-hop's half century existence, the genre has evolved, lending itself to collaboration with tastemakers and trendsetters. .@MonaKAbdi speaks with @asvpxrocky, the Ying Yang Twins, @KarlKani, @nailson7th and @alexmossny about how fashion and hip hop joined forces.
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Thrilled & incredibly proud to present our newest project with @llcoolj, #RizzoliBooks #VikkiTobak @smart_alec_ The Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-Hop Greatness Commemorating the birth, rise, & progression of Hip-Hop culture. ⭐️🙏 Pre-Order Link: rizzoliusa.com/buy-online/97…
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