# Exhibit #80: THE KING IS DEAD

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Artwork: https://www.meme-orial.com/images/exhibits/80.webp (1000 × 1000, image/webp)

In the artwork titled "THE KING IS DEAD," the photographer captures the moment of Pablo Escobar's demise, surrounded by armed men, symbolizing the end of his reign as the "King of Cocaine." The stark, almost cinematic depiction of his fall serves as a powerful commentary on the rise and inevitable downfall of powerful figures, regardless of their domain—be it legal or the criminal underworld.

The addition of the crown on the floor is a poignant element, representing not only Escobar's self-perceived kingship over his empire of drugs and violence but also the loss of power, authority, and life. This crown, now discarded, signifies the end of an era, the fall from grace, or power, and perhaps, a critique.

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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