Justin Timberlake’s mugshot turned into a ‘limited edition art piece’
Who knew Justin Timberlake would be giving us more Cry Me a River vibes than with a breakup song this summer? His recent arrest for drunk driving in Sag Harbor was a shocker, of course, but things just got wilder. The police mugshot, where the pop prince was photographed with red, bloodshot eyes, has become a hot commodity. According to reports, the local Romany Kramoris Gallery saw some artistic merit in JT’s bleary-eyed portrait, and now it’s hanging on the wall with a price tag.
Justin Timberlake’s mugshot becomes an art sensation
According to PageSix, Timberlake, who was arrested on June 18 for a driving while intoxicated charge and released after being kept in custody for a day, found his mugshot featured in a local gallery in Sag Harbor. The outlet reports that there have been continuous long lines supprunding the gallery with pedestrians taking photos of the artwork. The piece is called “Tuesday Night Out featuring Justin Timberlake,” though he was arrested Tuesday morning we recall.
Justin Timberlake’s mugshot turns into ‘limited-edition piece’
The picture, which caused an online frenzy, has been turned into a ‘limited edition piece’ by artist Godfrey Lohman. Lohman introduced his artwork to the Romany Kramoris Gallery and received an enthusiastic reaction from the owner, who exclaimed, “Oh my God! That’s great! It’s just great!” The gallery is situated in Sag Harbor, the same place where the singer was arrested while returning from a party with friends before being arrested. Timberlake claimed he had only drunk a martini after being pulled over by a young cop, at which point he refused a breathalyzer test.
How much it costs?
Godfrey Lohman’s paintings, in various hues, have attracted a continuous stream of people keen to snap pictures. The gallery, affectionately known around town as the “Queen of Sag Harbor” due to its 44 years of operation, plans to showcase Timberlake’s mugshot pieces, which are reportedly priced at $520, throughout the summer.
“Timberlake’s mugshot is our most contemporary piece! It’s au courant,” an employee named Leslie Raff told Page Six.
“The green one is not my favorite. He looks a little sickly, too many martinis on the green one,” said Kramoris, who also claimed that they have already sold several pieces and many are coming back to get one. The owner also revealed that while some raised eyebrows over the art, many were excited, especially the young ones. Meanwhile, the SexyBack singer has returned to his The Forget Tomorrow world tour, headlining concerts at various stops according to his schedule.
