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 a blister pack.

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 core message lie in the comparison between the use of social media and the use of drugs and medications. The piece features an iconic resin pill contained in a blister pack. This symbolizes how the constant scrolling of content and the search for approval (likes, comments) generate dopamine bursts similar to those caused 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, causing anxiety, constant comparison, and a distortion of reality.

The artist Imbue is known for fusing religious or scientific symbols with consumerist logos. 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 cast resin pill inserted into a blister pack.
This is a limited edition of 198 pieces, signed and numbered by the artist.

Also known as the "Banksy of Brighton," Imbue's art aims to make the viewer reflect on their relationship with technology and modern control systems.