Check Out This Costa Rican Bitcoin Painting: Seeking Identity Of Artist
This amazing painting comes to our attention via /u/coolboy666 of Reddit. Check out the original thread here. I wish that I could purchase this painting myself, but it seems it already has an owner. If the buyer, seller, or artist would like to step forward and provide any further information, please comment. Have a cryptic day, mis amigos. Recently sighted in a Hotel in Costa Rica
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