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As of 2025, Richard Prince continues to be a pivotal figure in contemporary art, renowned for his appropriation techniques and exploration of American subcultures. His work often blurs the lines between high and low culture, challenging traditional notions of authorship and originality. Genius creator or shitty, rip-off plagiarist? (I can see both sides of that argument.) Anyway, Prince’s recent endeavors, including the publication of 1, 2, 3, 4, reflect an ongoing commitment to examining the intersections of art, media, and identity in the digital age.
1, 2, 3, 4 is an artist’s book that revisits Prince’s series of the same name, which began around 2008. The work compiles found photographic portraits sequenced into groupings of one to four individuals, echoing the count-in of a punk rock song. This sequencing transforms the images into performative acts, drawing parallels between visual art and musical rhythm. The book serves as a commentary on celebrity culture, identity, and the pervasive influence of media.
A provocative exploration of image, identity, and rhythm, 1, 2, 3, 4 encapsulates Prince’s incisive commentary on contemporary culture.
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