Artist's 'The Citadel (v. Nardo)' Painting Debuts at Bitcoin Conference
An artist has created a striking oil painting, 'The Citadel (v. Nardo)', that explores the impact of internet memes on culture and society. The artwork, set to debut at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas and be auctioned via Scarce.City, is a response to an anonymous 4chan meme and a Reddit post from 2013 about the 'bitcoin price'.
The original meme, 'The Citadel v.1', was created in 2013 by an anonymous user on 4chan. It was a visual representation of a Reddit post titled 'I am a time-traveler from the future, here to beg you to stop what you are doing', which warned of societal stratification due to 'bitcoin' adoption. The artist, inspired by this warning and the meme's spread across forums, decided to create 'The Citadel (v. Nardo)', a fully hand-painted oil version.
The painting, measuring 7 feet by 5 feet, integrates elements from the original meme and references to Bruegel's depictions of Babel. It explores the artist's belief that 'you become what you meme', highlighting the impact of 'memes' on society and their role as modern folklore. The artwork is a response and a reckoning, meant to evoke grandeur, drama, and symbolic density.
'The Citadel (v. Nardo)' is a powerful commentary on the influence of internet 'memes' and the 'bitcoin price'. It serves as a reminder of the potential impact of viral content on society, as warned by the original Reddit post. The painting, a testament to the artist's skill and vision, will be a significant addition to the art world, debuting at the Bitcoin Conference and being auctioned via Scarce.City.
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