Imbue (1988) - Happy Pill
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Imbue, 'Happy Pill', a 3D-printed plastic Pop Art work from the United Kingdom (2026), unsigned, 8×8×2 cm, yellow, excellent condition.
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"Modern Medicine" are famous provocative works created by British street artist Imbue, often nicknamed by the media as the "Banksy of Brighton".
The works present themselves as large three-dimensional medicinal capsules, made of colored plastic (via 3D printing) and placed inside a giant realistic transparent blister with a metallic back, identical to that of real medicines.
Packaging plays a fundamental role.
The works are distributed in customized boxes and the back of the blister features a holographic pattern with the Imbue logo.
This work is:
"HAPPY PILL"
The commercialization of happiness:
The work is a strong critique of contemporary society and the tendency to seek a "medical shortcut" for every emotional discomfort. By juxtaposing the Smiley symbol with a pharmaceutical pill, Imbue ironizes the concept of pre-packaged artificial happiness that is purchasable at the counter, a clear reference to the abuse of antidepressants and anxiolytics in the Western world.
"Modern Medicine" are famous provocative works created by British street artist Imbue, often nicknamed by the media as the "Banksy of Brighton".
The works present themselves as large three-dimensional medicinal capsules, made of colored plastic (via 3D printing) and placed inside a giant realistic transparent blister with a metallic back, identical to that of real medicines.
Packaging plays a fundamental role.
The works are distributed in customized boxes and the back of the blister features a holographic pattern with the Imbue logo.
This work is:
"HAPPY PILL"
The commercialization of happiness:
The work is a strong critique of contemporary society and the tendency to seek a "medical shortcut" for every emotional discomfort. By juxtaposing the Smiley symbol with a pharmaceutical pill, Imbue ironizes the concept of pre-packaged artificial happiness that is purchasable at the counter, a clear reference to the abuse of antidepressants and anxiolytics in the Western world.
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Era
After 2000
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Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Pop Art
Material
Plastic
Artist
Imbue (1988)
Title of artwork
Happy Pill
Signature
Not signed
Year
2026
Colour
Yellow
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
8 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
2 cm
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