# Exhibit #50: VINTAGE TASTE OF TYSON

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The artwork captures the moment Mike Tyson, legendary heavyweight champion, confronts modern social media boxer Jake Paul with a slap - bridging two distinct eras of boxing culture. The addition of a tiger warrior motif surrounding Tyson recalls his fearsome "Iron Mike" persona and his reputation as one of boxing's most intimidating figures, while emphasizing the primal nature of this cross-generational clash.

The title "VINTAGE TASTE OF TYSON" works on multiple levels, referencing both the physical impact of the slap and how it represents old-school boxing culture trying to deliver a reality check to the new generation of social media fighters. This connects with our deep instincts about hierarchy, territory, and the passing of power between generations. The highlighted tiger warrior imagery transforms Tyson into a mythological figure, suggesting how his reputation and fighting spirit transcend mere sport to become something more primitive and powerful. The piece captures the tension between traditional boxing's raw intensity and the newer, more entertainment-focused approach to combat sports, while suggesting that beneath the modern spectacle, fighting remains fundamentally linked to our most basic competitive instincts.

Source: (MEME)ORIAL project catalogue (https://www.meme-orial.com/collection). Descriptions and visual readings are supplied by the project catalogue. They include artistic interpretation and commentary on the historical referents.

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