Richard Prince, an American artist born in 1949, is a seminal figure in Appropriation Art, challenging perceptions of authorship and originality in the art world. His career, initiated in New York in 1977, features iconic works like the "Cowboys" series, derived from Marlboro ads, and the satirical "Jokes" series. Prince's work, often controversial, interrogates the commodification of culture and the blurred lines between high and low art. Living in Upstate New York, his creative endeavors continue to influence and provoke discussion within contemporary art.
