Kill Your Idols

The “Kill Your Idols” t-shirt featuring Jesus with a crown of thorns is an iconic and controversial piece of 90s apparel, famously worn by Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses during the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992. While some interpret the phrase “Kill Your Idols” as a general anti-establishment or punk rock sentiment, encouraging people to question authority and challenge conventional beliefs, the image of Jesus makes it particularly provocative. The artist behind many of these controversial 90s designs, including this one, is believed to be Don Rock. The shirt can be seen as a critique of blind worship and idolatry, even in a religious context, prompting individuals to think critically rather than passively accepting figures or beliefs as infallible.

Size 76×55cm
Condition 9.5/10