Imbue (1988) - Happy Pill
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Happy Pill, a Pop Art sculpture in pink plastic from the United Kingdom, 8 by 8 by 2 cm, unsigned, dated 2026, in excellent condition.
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"Modern Medicine" are famous provocative works created by the British urban artist Imbue, often nicknamed by the media as the "Banksy of Brighton".
The works appear as large three-dimensional medicinal capsules, made of colored plastic (via 3D printing) and placed inside a gigantic realistic transparent blister with a metallic back, identical to that of real medicines.
Packaging plays a fundamental role.
The works are distributed in personalized boxes and the back of the blister features a holographic pattern with the Imbue logo.
This work is:
"PINK HEART PILL"
The commodification of feelings:
Love, symbolized by the pink heart, is literally "packed" and sold as if it were a ready-to-use medical remedy. The artist ironizes the tendency of modern society to seek a "chemical shortcut" or a prepackaged solution to cure emotional needs or loneliness.
"Modern Medicine" are famous provocative works created by the British urban artist Imbue, often nicknamed by the media as the "Banksy of Brighton".
The works appear as large three-dimensional medicinal capsules, made of colored plastic (via 3D printing) and placed inside a gigantic realistic transparent blister with a metallic back, identical to that of real medicines.
Packaging plays a fundamental role.
The works are distributed in personalized boxes and the back of the blister features a holographic pattern with the Imbue logo.
This work is:
"PINK HEART PILL"
The commodification of feelings:
Love, symbolized by the pink heart, is literally "packed" and sold as if it were a ready-to-use medical remedy. The artist ironizes the tendency of modern society to seek a "chemical shortcut" or a prepackaged solution to cure emotional needs or loneliness.
Details
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
Pink
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
8 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
2 cm
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