The statue has already been imbued with meaning, it doesn't need paint to communicate. The tesla? The paint is essentially covering up the filth it broadcasts just by existing.
A work of art, only referring to the Olmec statue. My new jingle, “Teslas are trash. don’t spend the cash.” If you got fooled, trade it in fast cause Musk is a Nazi ass!”
the artist may have bought secondhand, or it may have been donated to the artist as part of a grant. realistically, what alternative would you suggest to create this piece? steal a tesla? is it better for art critiquing companies like Tesla NOT to exist just because Tesla might gain a sale?
*Statue shows signs of powerwashing and has traces of red paint around lips. Maintenance focused on the statue not the car and taggers figured out their work would last on the tesla.🤷♀️
Olmec rulers were egotistical pieces of shit too. Can something crush this head as well, please! Who do we think made and moved the giant stone heads---well paid artisans??
I mean… Yes? All available evidence suggests that while the Olmec civilisation had a two-part Elite/Worker class hierarchy, there was very little wealth disparity between the two and a high standard of affluence for farmers and artisans.
All that is actually known for certain is that they are large stone heads, wearing headgear which has otherwise only been found as sports gear.
Everything else is conjecture.
There is currently no consensus on whether that is actually what the heads are- there are a bunch of different theories, but nothing with any conclusive evidence.
I have this image of one of the taggers lifting their can towards the head, only for a compatriot to smack the back of their head and say, "What the hell is wrong with you?"
Trump calls peaceful Tesla protesters ‘domestic terrorists’ & threatens them? You just lit a fire under this movement. It’s getting bigger, louder, & stronger. We won’t back down, & we won’t be silenced—you haven’t seen anything yet. #TeslaTakeDown
Apparently Tesla just uses simple cameras while other cars use LIDAR-technology!
Waste, fraud and abuse??! Yes, this is pure Fraud playing with people’s lives just to make more money!
The graffiti artists around here are very polite - homes and businesses are off limits, but the instant a place shuts down, it's covered in tags. Honestly, it helps keep the rent down - it's kind of an unofficial vacancy tax.
This just adds to the artistry of the piece. Like, it's genuinely a very good look and gives a strong modern vs ancient architecture vibe even without the sociopolitical commentary
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Anyone who touches it will be crushed to death.
Some things aren't.
Nice
Everything else is conjecture.
https://bsky.app/profile/shaunfinney.bsky.social/post/3lkflahqu722q
https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/teslatakedown
Thanks for sharing, Carl 🤙🏼
Apparently Tesla just uses simple cameras while other cars use LIDAR-technology!
Waste, fraud and abuse??! Yes, this is pure Fraud playing with people’s lives just to make more money!
https://bsky.app/profile/unitedstatesofa.bsky.social/post/3lkkmwb5p722a
https://youtu.be/umR89o-xFHU