AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE, “Self as Hitler” (1936)

This is what Spare sent to Hitler, when asked to do a portrait of the dictator.  Along with the following note:
“Only from negations can I wholesomely conceive you. For I know  of no courage sufficient to stomach your aspirations and ultimates. If  you are superman, let me be for ever animal.

AUSTIN OSMAN SPARE, “Self as Hitler” (1936)

This is what Spare sent to Hitler, when asked to do a portrait of the dictator.  Along with the following note:

“Only from negations can I wholesomely conceive you. For I know of no courage sufficient to stomach your aspirations and ultimates. If you are superman, let me be for ever animal.

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"If God personalizes our deficiencies, then, we thus personify his?"

Austin Osman Spare, “The Logomachy of Zos”…

"Magic is but one’s natural ability to attract without asking…"

Austin Osman Spare, “The Book of Pleasure

“Zos Kia Sigil”,

“Zos Kia Sigil”,

“The Bones Go Last”… a documentary about Austin Osman Spare.

The Bones Go Last Part 1 from The Bones Go Last on Vimeo.

The Bones Go Last Part 2 from The Bones Go Last on Vimeo.

A.O.S. Ex Libris

A.O.S. Ex Libris

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