Conceptual appropriation artist Richard Prince was kicked off Instagram this year for posting a naked pic of Brooke Shields in Pretty Baby and then reinstated. Page Six says he has been showing, and selling, his latest, Instagram-inspired work at the Madison Avenue branch of Gagosian Gallery. His 48 X 56″ inkjet prints from celebrities Instagram feeds — with his comments underneath that are sometimes just emojis — have been on display just for VIPs in a private viewing area. Supposedly the works are pics of Pam Anderson and Kate Moss, among others and selling for up to $100,000. No exhibit has been announced, so far. It seems unlikely that famous folks would file a lawsuit but if they do, it certainly wouldn’t be the first time. Prince’s career is based on appropriating the work of others. (Photo, Instagram; via Page Six)
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