- Justin Timberlake was arrested
- His mugshot went viral
- THIS is the gallery that now displays it
In an astonishing twist of fate, Justin Timberlake's recent run-in with the law has taken an unexpected turn towards the world of art. The "Selfish" singer's mugshot, following his arrest last month for allegedly driving under the influence in Sag Harbor, New York, has now been immortalized as a limited-edition art piece.
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This intriguing development has sparked nonstop buzz and drawn crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the controversial artwork.
The news, first reported by the New York Post's Page Six, reveals that artist Godfrey Lohman has transformed Timberlake's mugshot into a vibrant art piece, now on display at the Romany Kramoris Gallery in the very town of Timberlake's arrest.
Available in various colors, the artwork has become a sensation, attracting "nonstop lines" of onlookers and photography enthusiasts. Gallery owner Romany Kramoris expressed her excitement, stating, "It's just great!" The pieces, reportedly priced at $520, will grace the gallery.
"My reaction was, ‘Oh my God!’ That’s great! It’s just great!" owner Romany Kramoris told the outlet of seeing the artwork in her gallery, which plans to carry Timberlake’s mugshot pieces — which are reportedly priced at $520 — through the rest of the summer.
Gallery employee Leslie Raff told 'Page Six', "[Timberlake’s mugshot] is our most contemporary piece! It’s au courant."
Described as the gallery's "most contemporary piece" by employee Leslie Raff, Timberlake's mugshot art is hailed as "au courant," capturing the zeitgeist in a bold and unexpected manner.
Timberlake’s arrest came amid his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which he was on break from at the time following a sold-out show at Miami’s Kaseya Center. His next scheduled concerts will stop in cities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky this month before the performer takes his tour overseas.
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The incident occurred during a break from Timberlake's highly successful tour, which had just seen a sold-out show in Miami.
As the singer prepares to face his court date on July 26, the same day as a scheduled concert in Kraków, Poland, fans and critics are left pondering the implications of his arrest on his career and public image.