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Emulate comprise new works where the majority reference existing works by other well known artists. It is common knowledge that artists revisit themes; not only have some been duplicating their own works, slightly modifying them, but appropriation is also widely practised. What is more interesting is the process of adaptation and how the new artwork emulates the original.

Nearly all artwork is in some way already second generation, referencing excising source material. Novelty is not essential in art-making. It has become near impossible to claim anything as original or new. Where it becomes interesting is when there is a third or fourth iteration of the same content by another artist. Artistic freedom and intellectual property infringement tread a precarious path where the difference between copy and new creation sometimes encroach on what is legally acceptable. The proliferation of images in the fast moving digital era via social media's global reach has accelerated the process of alteration and duplication. Artists 鈥渂orrow 鈥� even more rapidly from existing artworks now available online and even more so when and artist or a work is accompanied by financial success or branding. Iconic images from the past including Michelangelo's David, The Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe, Campbell's Soup cans and Disney iconography have been utilized by numerous contemporary artists. On the show, Flower Thrower by Banksy has been reinterpreted by Eyesaw from London. The creativity of true artists lies in how material can be used, modified and adapted as their own.

With one of his biggest commercial show ever currently on view in London, the exhibition will include new works by Mr. Brainwash, Takashi Murakami, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Asha Zero and new artists like DEATH NYC, Mau Mau and Redlock.