Richard Prince is an American artist known for his provocative works that often challenge the boundaries of art and copyright. Born in 1949, he gained fame in the 1980s for his unique approach to photography and painting, particularly through his use of rephotography, where he appropriates existing images to create new art. His work often explores themes of consumerism, identity, and the nature of authorship. One of Prince's most notable series is the Cowboys, which features images of cowboys taken from advertisements and transformed into large-scale paintings. He has also created controversial pieces using Instagram posts, raising questions about originality and ownership in the digital age. His work has been exhibited in major galleries and museums worldwide.