British artist and designer Mason Newman is selling limited-edition silkscreen prints of his artwork "Prince of Darkness," which was gifted to the late Ozzy Osbourne just before the Black Sabbath vocalist's death. The prints, featuring goldleaf detail and limited to an edition of 76, are priced at £850 and benefit Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Acorns Hospice, and Cure Parkinson’s, in line with the Osbourne family’s wishes. The release coincided with the airing of two documentaries about Osbourne on BBC and Paramount+.
This story matters because it highlights the intersection of contemporary art, celebrity legacy, and philanthropy, with the print sale serving as a tribute to Osbourne's connection to his hometown of Birmingham. The artwork is described as the last piece Osbourne commissioned, adding historical and emotional significance. The initiative also raises funds for health and hospice charities, including Cure Parkinson’s, reflecting Osbourne's own diagnosis with Parkinson’s in 2019.