David LaChapelle is known for his colourful, often twisted, take on pop culture, showcasing the biggest stars from The Kardashians to Jesus Christ himself. His exhibition American Jesus: Hold Me, Carry Me Boldly, displayed the iconicism that our society hold towards celebrities as though they are religious figures, with numerous images of Jesus and Michael Jackson. The poppy, religious themed imagery features a contemporary artist who was both crucified in the media and idolised by the masses, creating an interesting analysis between pop culture figures and religious ones alike.