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Jackson’s recent passing had created a frenzy of everything Michael. His albums are selling like crazy, t-shirts are everywhere and the world can finally contemplate his genius, leaving all the sordid stories in the past. You can watch the Michael Jackson thriller video here.

This is why for just three days, Londoners will be able to appreciate a Warhol piece depicting the singer. Done in the style through which the artist-extraordinaire gained fame, the image is a simple but beautifully colourful take on the music icon.

Andy Warhol’s 1984 portrait will be arriving from the U.S. exclusively to be displayed at the British Music Experience. The picture is available to view at the 02 arena where Jackson was due to perform before his death.

Never before shown in Europe, the famous work of art will be exhibited on Thursday 6th, Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August. The artwork will then go straight under the hammer in New York where an auction is planned upon its return.

The portrait was commissioned in 1984 to celebrate the gigantic success of Michael Jackson’s Thriller rocketing to the top of the charts and in the process becoming the greatest selling album of all time. In fact, Jackson is portrayed in the Thriller hair and clothing style, now so symbolic of the singer.