The Pornography of Death (painting for Ian Curtis, after Chris Foss) 1995

"The Pornography of Death (painting for Ian Curtis, after Chris Foss)" is a 1995 painting by British artist Glenn Brown, inspired by the work of science fiction illustrator Chris Foss. This surreal work depicts a fantastical landscape, a floating island with a cityscape, floating orbs, and strange, otherworldly details. The painting is a tribute to Ian Curtis, the lead singer of the band Joy Division, who committed suicide in 1980. Brown's work often explores themes of death, sexuality, and the grotesque, and this painting reflects these interests in its unsettling and evocative imagery.