Once upon a time, there was a greedy curator named Mr. Tanaka. He worked at a prestigious art museum in Japan, and was known for his love of collecting rare and valuable artwork. However, his greed knew no bounds, and he would stop at nothing to acquire the pieces he desired.
One day, Mr. Tanaka came across an ancient Japanese artwork called "The Golden Koi." It was a beautiful painting of a golden fish swimming in a serene pond, and it was said to bring good luck and prosperity to whoever owned it. Mr. Tanaka knew that he had to have it, and he began scheming on how to obtain it.
He first tried to buy the artwork from its rightful owner, a wealthy businessman, but the businessman refused to sell. Mr. Tanaka then tried to steal the artwork, but was caught in the act by the businessman's guards. The police were called, and Mr. Tanaka was arrested and charged with theft.
The museum board of directors where he worked fired him and he was sentenced to time in prison.
Despite his downfall, Mr. Tanaka never stopped thinking about the Golden Koi. He knew that it was out of his reach forever, but he couldn't shake the feeling of longing for it. He spent the rest of his days in prison, dreaming of the day when he could finally own the beautiful painting and be surrounded by its golden luck and prosperity.
In the end, the Golden Koi remained in the hands of the businessman, who treasured it and took good care of it. It became a symbol of the dangers of greed, and a reminder to always be content with what one has.
Digital Artwork made with love by Richard Nadler, 1/1 Edition, Munich, Germany, 01/23
