{"product_id":"imbue-mini-drug-lord-2026-designer-art-sculpture-purple-copy","title":"IMBUE 'Mini Drug Lord' (2026) Designer Art Sculpture (teal)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Mini Drug Lord'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Imbue, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBased on the artist's original \u003cem\u003e'Drug Lord'\u003c\/em\u003e sculpture from 2013.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeal blue\/green variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.1 x 3.7 x 0.5 Inches\u003cbr\u003e15.5 x 9.5 x 1.2 Centimeters\u003cbr\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 1 Inches (box)\u003cbr\u003eDesigner cross sculpture in colorful PETG + PLA.\u003cbr\u003eAssorted pill capsules behind clear perspex.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLimited Stock Open Edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted details on reverse.\u003cbr\u003eComes in custom printed box with foam insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE ART\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImbue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary British artist known for his provocative, detail-driven work that reimagines familiar cultural and religious symbols through a bold, often subversive lens. Drawing from street art, pop culture, and consumer iconography, his work challenges viewers to reconsider the meaning behind everyday imagery. By fusing sacred forms with modern materials and references, Imbue creates pieces that are both visually striking and conceptually layered—blurring the line between reverence and critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eOriginally introduced in the mid-2010s, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eDrug Lord'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Imbue’s most recognizable series. The sculpture takes the form of a traditional Catholic cross, re-contextualized with brightly colored pharmaceutical capsules encased behind clear panels. This \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ejuxtaposition of religion and medication\u003c\/span\u003e speaks to contemporary dependencies—exploring themes of faith, consumerism, addiction, and society’s shifting sources of salvation. Over time, the series has evolved into refined, precision-made objects, often released in limited editions and multiple variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eIn its latest evolution, the \u003cem\u003e'Drug Lord'\u003c\/em\u003e series has expanded into collectible formats, including open-edition mini sculptures produced in a range of colorways. The blind box format adds an element of chance and collectibility, reinforcing the work’s commentary on consumption and desire while engaging directly with contemporary art toy culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eWhether encountered as a singular statement piece or as part of a larger set of variations, \u003cem data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Drug Lord'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e remains a powerful example of \u003cstrong\u003eImbue’s\u003c\/strong\u003e ability to transform iconic imagery into thought-provoking, modern artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signari Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42678031941726,"sku":"152354","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5408\/4976\/files\/Imbue-MiniDrugLord_teal_-1.jpg?v=1776657858","url":"https:\/\/signarigallery.com\/products\/imbue-mini-drug-lord-2026-designer-art-sculpture-purple-copy","provider":"Signari Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}