The LichtenbergianMar 6
"Steal from your culture.
Steal from the world at large.
Steal from nature." (p. 92) #StealFromTheBest
The LichtenbergianFeb 15
Reverse engineer your heroes’ work — figure out how they did it. Use the same strategies they used, but to create *your* work. (p. 92) #StealFromTheBest
The LichtenbergianJan 27
Emulate your heroes. Learn to play their music. Read their books. Study their paintings. Make their cocktails. (p. 92) #StealFromTheBest
The LichtenbergianDec 22
The past is there for the taking — disassemble your idols and use the parts to #MakeTheThingThatIsNot. #StealFromTheBest. #Lichtenbergianism #postcardquotes
The LichtenbergianDec 6
The thing about STEALING FROM THE PAST is that they can't tell you you're doing it wrong. #StealFromTheBest #postcardquotes
The LichtenbergianNov 24
Other artists' doors are there for you to walk through. (photo by Elsa Mota Gomes, "The Door, Elvas, Portugal," detail) #StealFromTheBest #postcardquotes
The LichtenbergianOct 25
The past is there for the taking — disassemble your idols and use the parts to #MakeTheThingThatIsNot. #StealFromTheBest. #Lichtenbergianism #postcardquotes
The LichtenbergianOct 10
Reverse engineer your heroes’ work — figure out how they did it. Use the same strategies they used, but to create *your* work. (p. 92) #StealFromTheBest
The LichtenbergianSep 29
Emulate your heroes. Learn to play their music. Read their books. Study their paintings. Make their cocktails. (p. 92) #StealFromTheBest
The LichtenbergianSep 25
The past is there for the taking — disassemble your idols and use the parts to #MakeTheThingThatIsNot. #StealFromTheBest. #Lichtenbergianism #postcardquotes