Tumblr
772214537750528000
Chappelle’s Show – Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories – Prince – Uncensored
772205393003839488
772195321794134016
“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” — Salvador Dali
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)
Naissance de l’ameublement paranoïaque
gouache and charcoal on paper
25 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (63.7 x 48.4 cm.)
Executed circa 1937
Price realised:
USD 1,095,000
772192263392690176
“Stay true to yourself. An original is worth more than a copy.”
— Suzy Kassem
772192115311706112
“Why escape your intended purpose by copying and trying to be someone else? You will discover who you were meant to be only after you have shown confidence being yourself.”
— Suzy Kassem
772186255945564160
Scum
ˈskəm
noun
: a low, vile, or worthless person or group of people
772173077767438336
772146536003125248
Thai ex-PM Thaksin under fire for alleged racist jibe at African women
“Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has come under heavy criticism for delivering a racially tinged speech at a political rally where he allegedly said the country’s women struggle to become supermodels despite looking better than Africans.”
772145924218765312
Federal Taxes
Long-term capital gains tax rates (2025):
- 0% for income up to $44,625 (single filer).
- 15% for income between $44,626 and $492,300.
California State Taxes
California does not have a separate tax rate for capital gains; they’re taxed as regular income.
2025 California income tax brackets (estimated, based on recent years):
- For income up to $10,099 (single filer), the tax rate is 1%.
772144091062484992
772141935527919616
Universal literacy was supposed to educate the common man to control his environment. Once he could read and write he would have a mind fit to rule. So ran the democratic doctrine. But instead of a mind, universal literacy has given him rubber stamps, rubber stamps inked with advertising slogans, with editorials, with published scientific data, with the trivialities of the tabloids and the platitudes of history, but quite innocent of original thought. Each man’s rubber stamps are the duplicates of millions of others, so that when those millions are exposed to the same stimuli, all receive identical imprints. It may seem an exaggeration to say that the American public gets most of its ideas in this wholesale fashion. The mechanism by which ideas are disseminated on a large scale is propaganda, in the broad sense of an organized effort to spread a particular belief or doctrine.
— Edward L. Bernays, Propaganda
772140370127618048
“Everybody starts by imitating their heroes. For me it was Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters.”
— Keith Richards
772138378321903616
How to deal with an art copycat – ARTiful: painting demos
“Then you can choose to take the high road, consider that imitation is a form of flattery so to speak and decide to not spend too much energy on the issue. Publicize your art as much as you can and make it sure serious buyers and art galleries know that your style is genuinely yours. Copycats usually get tired after a while: after all there is not much personal satisfaction in copying and they will often go from copying one artist to copying another. What they are copying is also something you did in the past, and because you are the creative force behind the art that is being copied, you often moved on to the next step in your art journey being always one step ahead. You own the creative tools, they are just replicating an end product.”
772120775757037568
NFT Art
The point of NFT (Non-Fungible Token) art lies in its ability to create a unique, verifiable digital asset on the blockchain. Here are some reasons why NFT art is significant:
1. Proof of Ownership and Authenticity
- NFTs serve as digital certificates of authenticity and ownership for a piece of art. While digital files can be easily copied, the NFT associated with the artwork is unique and cannot be duplicated.
2. Empowering Artists
- NFTs allow artists to sell their work directly to collectors without relying on traditional galleries or auction houses. This removes intermediaries and provides artists with more control and profit.
3. Royalties
- Many NFT platforms enable artists to earn royalties automatically whenever their art is resold. This ensures artists benefit from the ongoing appreciation of their work.
4. Global Accessibility
- NFTs make it easy to buy, sell, and showcase art worldwide. Collectors can access art markets digitally, opening up opportunities for artists to reach a broader audience.
5. Digital Ownership in the Age of Digital Art
- As more art is created digitally, NFTs provide a way to establish ownership and value for pieces that exist purely in the digital space.
6. Community and Interaction
- Many NFT projects are tied to communities or larger ecosystems. Owning an NFT might grant access to exclusive events, collaborations, or additional content, fostering a sense of connection between artists and collectors.
7. Speculation and Investment
- For some, NFTs represent an investment opportunity. Collectors may buy NFTs hoping they will increase in value over time.
8. Exploring New Creative Mediums
- NFTs encourage artists to experiment with new forms of expression, such as interactive or evolving digital artworks, which aren’t possible in traditional formats.
While some critics see NFTs as overhyped or problematic (e.g., concerns about environmental impact or speculative bubbles), proponents view them as a revolutionary way to value, share, and engage with art in the digital era. For artists, NFTs could provide a platform to share their digital creations while building a sustainable income.
— ChatGPT