The artwork, titled “The Pornography of Death (painting for Ian Curtis, after Chris Foss),” was created by artist Glenn Brown in 1995. This piece belongs to both the Kitsch and Surrealism art movements and is categorized as a symbolic painting.
In the artwork, Glenn Brown employs a vivid and surreal landscape, showcasing floating, rock-like formations against a deep blue cosmic background. These formations are adorned with large, smooth, yellow spheres, and exhibit detailed textures and intricate structures that evoke a fantastical and otherworldly setting. The composition suggests an ethereal perspective, inviting viewers to explore a dreamlike realm that blends the boundaries of reality and imagination.