Imbue (1988) - Modern Medicine (Instagram)

It is a sculptural artwork titled Social Disorder XL (Instagram) by the artist Imbue.
The work depicts a large white resin pill bearing the Instagram logo, sealed in blister packaging.
It was produced in 2025 in a limited edition of only 198 pieces.

The artwork Social Disorder XL (Instagram) by the British artist Imbue is a provocative sculpture that critiques modern society’s dependence on social media.
The meaning and heart of the message reside in the comparison between the use of social media and the use of illegal drugs and medications.
The piece presents an iconic resin pill contained in blister packaging.
This symbolizes how the constant scrolling of content and the search for approval (likes, comments) generate dopamine bursts similar to those produced by drugs, creating a genuine psychological addiction.

The title itself, Social Disorder, plays on the medical term to suggest that excessive consumption of platforms like Instagram is altering collective mental health, bringing anxiety, constant comparison, and distortion of reality.

The artist Imbue is known for blending religious or scientific symbols with logos of consumerism.
In this case, the Instagram logo on the pill transforms the brand into a "medicine" (or a poison) that society consumes daily to cure or escape loneliness.

Artwork features and materials: A poured resin pill inserted into a blister.
It is a limited edition of 198 copies, signed and numbered by the artist.

Also known as the "Banksy of Brighton," Imbue’s art aims to prompt viewers to reflect on their own relationship with technology and contemporary systems of control.