E x c e l l e n c e h a s n o s e x

Franz Amschel Kafka (July 3, 1883 – June 3, 1924) 

Hans Baluschek (German, 1870-1935, b. Wrocław, Poland, d. Berlin, Germany) - Illustration for Peterchen's Trip to the Moon, 1920 by Gerdt von Bassewitz, Paintings: Gouache, Watercolor

“Fools try to ignore facts, but wise men must face facts to remain wise. Fools refuse to change from their silly old ways and beliefs, but the mental flexibility of the wise man permits him to keep an open mind, and enables him to re-adjust himself whenever it becomes necessary for change."

Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965)

The Zodiac of Dendera decorated the ceiling of a chapel in the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, where the mysteries of the resurrection of the god Osiris were celebrated.

The vault of heaven is represented by a disc, held up by four women assisted by falcon-headed spirits. Thirty-six spirits or “decans" around the circumference symbolize the 360 days of the Egyptian year.

Omo Valley, Ethiopia — The many tribes living along the Omo River are renowned for their unique, ecstatic ritual decoration. Their customs and awe inspiring appearance have been the subject of decades of research.

Children of the Kwegu people, known for their intricate flower headdresses and face paint.

Méditation - 7 (ink on paper, Kevin Lucbert)