London (UK), Jun 27 (EFE/EPA) - (Camera: Neil Hall). As the King of Pop, Michael Jackson left an indelible mark on popular culture, not least of all on contemporary art, a field in which his influence is being explored in a landmark exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Works by more than 40 artists filled the museum for "Michael Jackson: on the Wall," an exhibition that aims to explore his impact on art since he was first portrayed by Andy Warhol in 1982.
"His significance is widely acknowledged when it comes to music, music videos, dance, choreography and fashion, but his considerable influence on contemporary art is an untold story," said the gallery in a statement.
The works gathered ranged from more traditional portraits, including the iconic images by Warhol, to larger-scale sculptural pieces, like an enlarged copy of his shoes suspended from balloons in a bright red room.
Michael Jackson lived a tumultuous life despite being one of the best-selling artists of the world.
He died on June 25, 2009 after his doctor Conrad Murray injected him with sedatives, which a Los Angeles judge ruled to be a homicide.
Murray was found guilty of negligent homicide and sentenced to four years in prison, but only served two.
The exhibition, which coincides with what would have been his 60th birthday on Aug. 29, opens from Thursday to Oct. 21.
 
SHOT LIST: FOOTAGE SHOT DURING THE PRESS PREVIEW FOR THE EXHIBITION 'MICHAEL JACKSON: ON THE WALL' AT THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY IN LONDON, UK.
 
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