Pierre Brassau
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The story of Pierre Brassau, a chimpanzee whose paintings were initially praised by art critics, is shared, with commenters exploring the origin of the chimp's pseudonym and reflecting on the art world's gullibility.
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baalimagoAuthor
about 2 months ago
"Brassau" is from the keepers saying "bra så", meaning "good like that" (encouragement) pronounced "bra sao" while he was painting. Bra så -> Braså -> Brassau.
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