In a strange turn of events, Justin Timberlake's look from his recent drunk driving arrest has been turned into a piece of art, currently on display at Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor, NY
The “Selfish” singer was arrested on June 18, 2024, in Sag Harbor after he was found to be operating his vehicle under the influence, according to the Sag Harbor Police Department. Timberlake was arraigned the next morning and released on his own recognizance.
The incident not only made headlines, but also inspired an artwork featuring his photo.
The artwork, created by artist Godfrey Lohman and titled “Tuesday Night Out Featuring Justin Timberlake,” has garnered significant interest, according to the gallery, with visitors lining up to view and photograph the piece, which is available at various colors, such as pink, green. and blue.
Gallery owner Romany Kramoris expressed her excitement at the artwork, saying: “My reaction was, 'Oh my God! That's wonderful! It's just great!” he said Page six. Kramoris, known as the “Queen of Sag Harbor” after running her gallery for 44 years, added that the piece has become the gallery's “most contemporary” work.
The gallery has sold “two or three” of the works for $520 each so far and, “a lot of people come back,” Kramoris said.
Despite his arrest, Timberlake Forget Tomorrow World tour is set to continue as planned, with upcoming shows in Chicago and New York before embarking on an overseas run in late July.
During his June 29 show in Boston, the singer appeared to address his arrest with a touch of humor, asking the crowd, “So, is there anybody here tonight that drives?” The comment drew a mixture of gasps and laughter from the audience, who quickly followed with, “No, I'm just kidding,” before continuing his performance.
The singer previously addressed the incident during a concert in Chicago on June 21, telling the crowd: “It's been a tough week. I know it's hard to love sometimes, but you keep loving me right back. We've been together through ups and downs, left and right … but you're here and I'm here and nothing can change right now right now.”
Timberlake's attorney, Edward Burke Jr., vowed to “vigorously” defend the singer against the allegations, saying, “He'll have a lot to say at the right time.”
Timberlake's next court appearance is scheduled for July 26, coinciding with his appearance at the Tauron Arena Krakow in Poland.
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