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Pressed metal replica license plate - Not signed or numbered // Richard Prince’s Pure Thoughts - Live Free or Die is a pressed metal replica of a New Hampshire license plate created in 2007. This playful artwork combines pop culture references and Prince’s signature use of appropriated imagery, in this case, the familiar “Live Free or Die” motto of New Hampshire’s license plates. The phrase “Pure Thoughts” and the inclusion of a Playboy bunny logo humorously subvert the original meaning, creating a juxtaposition between the concept of purity and provocative imagery. Prince’s work often explores themes of American identity, consumerism, and irony, and this piece encapsulates his ability to reinterpret cultural symbols with a satirical edge. Although unsigned and unnumbered, this object stands as a bold example of Prince’s sculptural work.
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Pressed metal replica license plate - Not signed or numbered // Richard Prince’s Pure Thoughts - Live Free or Die is a pressed metal replica of a New Hampshire license plate created in 2007. This playful artwork combines pop culture references and Prince’s signature use of appropriated imagery, in this case, the familiar “Live Free or Die” motto of New Hampshire’s license plates. The phrase “Pure Thoughts” and the inclusion of a Playboy bunny logo humorously subvert the original meaning, creating a juxtaposition between the concept of purity and provocative imagery. Prince’s work often explores themes of American identity, consumerism, and irony, and this piece encapsulates his ability to reinterpret cultural symbols with a satirical edge. Although unsigned and unnumbered, this object stands as a bold example of Prince’s sculptural work.
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