Released as part of Boy George’s debut collection with Castle Fine Art, ‘Madame X’ is an alluring portrait of the long-regarded ‘queen of pop’, Madonna.

Inspired by her 2019 studio album of the same title, ‘Madame X’ is an alter ego, a figure born out of Madonna’s many artistic inspirations, manifest as a secret agent who travels the world, changes identities, and fights for freedom. An enigmatic figure, this particular persona in Madonna’s repertoire of reinventions fascinates Boy George.

Although the two of them have had a rocky relationship since the 1980s, Boy George admires what Madonna represents; artistic brilliance and empowerment. He sees her as an enduring phenomenon and hasn’t let any bad blood between them taint his captivating view of her in his art. As Boy George himself says, “You don't have to like someone to paint them”.

The subjects featured in this limited-edition collection are some of the most pictured figures of the last 50 years; David Bowie, Madonna, Prince, Boy George. But what makes Boy George’s interpretation of them unique is perspective.  We’re seeing his vision of these icons from the eras that speak to him, helping us understand him at individual points in time. 

Each are available individually, or as a set of four.

Find out more about Boy George’s debut collection for Castle Fine Art or take a look at Boy George’s artist page.