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Richard Prince

Richard Prince is an American artist known for his work with appropriation, where he reuses existing images and content to create new artwork. He often takes photographs, magazine images, or other media and transforms or presents them in a way that challenges ideas about originality, authorship, and copyright. His work prompts viewers to consider how images circulate and how meaning can be shaped by context. Prince’s approach has sparked debate over artistic creativity and intellectual property, making him a prominent figure in contemporary art.