[drzaiusapelord]

Jesus what a curmudgeon. I love how solidly he bought into the whole pretentious modern 'artiste' personality that is still being emulated today. I guess having a world weary 'fuck you' attitude is probably the social signaling you need to do to get your stuff into high-end galleries.

[scrumper]

Did he buy in, or was he the source? A bit like how you can hear Chuck Yaeger in every US airline pilot's calm drawl.

[drzaiusapelord]

European bohemianism predates Picasso. I've always assumed that attitude was just another flavor of bohemianism.

[tripzilch]

have you read other quotes about the moon landing? in terms of pretentiousness this is rather mild, he didn't even try to speak for "mankind" or "all the people on this earth".

[drzaiusapelord]

Actually he was a communist and painted portraits of Stalin. I suspect this was just a case of sour grapes.