text: A wealthy and exceptionally intelligent man once hired a renowned artist to bring his ideas to life as masterpieces. The clever artist, being cunning himself, agreed only under the condition that the rich man would pay double the regular amount and provide double the usual time for each painting; this way, he believed he could truly turn them into masterpieces. The rich man accepted the proposal, with the stipulation that the artist remain anonymous, reject all other work, and exclusively paint for his grand gallery, available for purchase or auction. With the agreement in place, the artist and the mastermind exchanged ideas, and the artist dedicated time to giving them shape. After a lengthy wait, the rich man saw his grand concept manifested on the canvas. He arranged an exhibition, and the painting became an overnight sensation. Wealth and grandeur flocked to witness the creation of this masterpiece by an unknown artist, and its value soared to tens of thousands overnight. Unbeknownst to the wealthy man, the artist had secretly crafted a far more grandiose rendition of the same concept, executed with perfection. The painting displayed at the exhibition paled in comparison to this exquisitely created piece, hidden away in a concealed dungeon. Many years passed, and numerous paintings later, the artist approached the rich man, requesting retirement. The wealthy man agreed, rewarding the artist with a house, land, and a modest estate for his years of dedication. As the years rolled by, the allure of the rich man's gallery paintings waned. Rumors spread that these artworks were inferior to the superior art styles of similar ideas executed elsewhere. Intrigued, the wealthy man attempted to trace the origin of the new painter who had depicted similar ideas. To his astonishment, he discovered that this painter was none other than his own, selling his work under his own name. Amazed, the wealthy man visited the gallery and watched as the artist introduced him to the public. The artist revealed how the rich man had used him for his paintings, exploiting a poor painter for his own glorification. This confession resonated with the public, who turned against the rich man and supported the artist. The painter's superior artistry and style gained immense popularity, leading to paintings' prices soaring to hundreds of thousands. Time passed, and the frenzy gradually subsided. The once-famous painter faded into obscurity, and the prices of his paintings dwindled. Meanwhile, the rich man established a new gallery dedicated to classical art, which gained prominence. Curious, the painter visited this new gallery, only to find his original, lesser-quality art depicting the rich man’s novel ideas. Approaching the painter, the rich man smiled and gestured towards the paintings, declaring to the audience that the painter was the world's most famous artist, whose art was considered godly, flawless, and ethereal. He highlighted the "limited edition fault-only" paintings, showcasing imperfections, deformities, and the dark side within the divine. The word spread like wildfire, and people flocked to see this collection of greatest flaws. Suddenly, the price of these "defective" paintings surged to millions. The rich man concluded, proclaiming that as long as artists exist, a rich man will always be there.