February 6 is the birthday of German-Austrian sculptor FRANZ XAVER MESSERSCHMIDT (1736-1783).

"In 1770-72 Messerschmidt began to work on his so-called character heads, which it has been argued (notably by Ernst Kris) were connected with certain paranoid ideas and hallucinations from which, at the beginning of the seventies, the master began to suffer ... Messerschmidt explained his interest in necromancy and the arcane, and how this also inspired his character heads. Messerschmidt was a keen disciple of Hermes Trismegistus and abided by his teachings regarding the pursuit of 'universal balance': a forerunner to the principles of the Golden ratio. As a result, Messerschmidt claimed that his character heads had aroused the anger of 'the Spirit of Proportion,' an ancient being who safe-guarded this knowledge. The spirit visited him at night, and forced him to endure humiliating tortures." (Wikipedia)

To see samples of Messerschmidt’s busts, CLICK HERE.

February 6 is the birthday of the founder of the Illuminati, ADAM WEISHAUPT (1748-1830).

"Weishaupt's character and intentions have been variously assessed. Some took a negative view, such as Augustin Barruel, who despite writing that Weishaupt's goals were that 'Equality and Liberty, together with the most absolute independence, are to be the substitutes for all rights and all property' saw this as more dangerous than beneficial, ' and John Robison who regarded him as a 'human devil' and saw his mission as one of malevolent destructiveness. Others took a more positive view, including Thomas Jefferson, who considered Weishaupt an 'enthusiastic Philanthropist' who believed in the indefinite perfectibility of man and his intention was simply to 'reinstate natural religion, and by diffusing the light of his morality, to teach us to govern ourselves.'" (Wikipedia)

February 6 is the birthday of French painter and lithographer ACHILLE DEVÉRIA (1800-1857).

"By 1830 Devéria had become a successful illustrator and had published many lithographs in the form of notebooks and albums (e.g., his illustrations to Goethe's Faust, 1828) and romantic novels. He also produced many engravings of libertine contents." (Wikipedia)

To see examples of Devéria’s art, CLICK HERE.

February 6 is the birthday of the great Chilean pianist CLAUDIO ARRAU (1903-1991).

"When I am playing, I am in ecstasy; that is what I live for."

Arrau "was an intellectual and a deeply reflective interpreter. He read widely while travelling, and he learned English, Italian, German, and French in addition to his native Spanish. He became familiar with Jung's psychology in his twenties.

Arrau's attitude toward music was very serious. He preached fidelity to the score, but also the use of imagination. Although he often played with slower and more deliberate tempi from his middle age onward, he had a reputation as a fabulous virtuoso earlier in his career, a reputation supported by recordings he made at this time, such as Balakirev's Islamey and Liszt's Paganini études. However, even late in his career, he often tended to play with less restraint in live concerts than in studio recordings." (Wikipedia)

February 6 is the birthday of Jamaican Reggae legend BOB MARLEY (1945-1981).

"None but ourselves can free our minds."

Marley "was a Jamaican singer, songwrier, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and became a global figure in popular culture. He became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. Marley is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms." (Wikipedia)

February 6 is the birthday of the founder of the Illuminati, ADAM WEISHAUPT (1748-1830).

"Weishaupt's character and intentions have been variously assessed. Some took a negative view, such as Augustin Barruel, who despite writing that Weishaupt's goals were that 'Equality and Liberty, together with the most absolute independence, are to be the substitutes for all rights and all property' saw this as more dangerous than beneficial, ' and John Robison who regarded him as a 'human devil' and saw his mission as one of malevolent destructiveness. Others took a more positive view, including Thomas Jefferson, who considered Weishaupt an 'enthusiastic Philanthropist' who believed in the indefinite perfectibility of man and his intention was simply to 'reinstate natural religion, and by diffusing the light of his morality, to teach us to govern ourselves.'" (Wikipedia)