ReidOne 12,427 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I'd never really questioned why Gaga is wearing a scorpion on her face for the 'Venus' single cover art, but today I googled "Venus scorpion" and I believe I found the answer... Apparently, there is a decades-old rumor that a "scorpion-like" creature is the only living species on the planet Venus. One of the things I love most about Gaga's song "Venus" is how she intertwines the Greek/Roman mythology with space & planets. So this is perfect, to me! Apologies if this is already widely known, but it is news to me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyliesChild 16,907 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 It's in reference to Marina Abromovic, actually. Nice find, though! http://studioart2014.blogspot.com/2014/04/marina-abramovic-portrait-with-scorpion.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Wow cool I'd kinda assumed it was random and kooky but loved it nonetheless Thanks for this though, it's always nice to realise that extra thing that enlightens you and makes you appreciate it even more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Skai Jackson said: It's in reference to Marina Abromovic, actually. Nice find, though! http://studioart2014.blogspot.com/2014/04/marina-abramovic-portrait-with-scorpion.html OMG --- even better!! Thank you! She's simultaneously giving homage to her ARTPOP muse (Marina) & tapping into Venus planetary alien theories. In this pic, she is literally giving us "scorpoins on Venus" ... Absolutely brilliant!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghs 3,343 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 It's actually a sign reference. Her Venus is on Scorpio meaning she is very sexual (People born with Venus in Scorpio will place a very high importance on sex in their lives. They can be incredibly sexually magnetic. They are always a little dark and mysterious and maybe a little scary.) - and that's what the song is all about. But really nice find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Warhola 12,992 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I thought it was because scorpions are venomous she's a party girl with a bad habit for drugs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just now, ghs said: It's actually a sign reference. Her Venus is on Scorpio meaning she is very sexual (People born with Venus in Scorpio will place a very high importance on sex in their lives. They can be incredibly sexually magnetic. They are always a little dark and mysterious and maybe a little scary.) - and that's what the song is all about. But really nice find. I wondered if there was an astrology tie-in as well... Thanks for this! I think we are all right. I believe she's intended for it to reference all these things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyliesChild 16,907 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 1 minute ago, ghs said: It's actually a sign reference. Her Venus is on Scorpio meaning she is very sexual (People born with Venus in Scorpio will place a very high importance on sex in their lives. They can be incredibly sexually magnetic. They are always a little dark and mysterious and maybe a little scary.) - and that's what the song is all about. But really nice find. I didn't know this either! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghs 3,343 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Yes, that's just a theory as well so who knows. The thing is the ARTPOP era was surrounded with astrology/mythological references. Even the dates the singles were released and how mercury would be in retrograde and such. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisTEAne 21,059 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 i already love this thread. keep them interpretations coming, little ARTPOPists. if you hurt taylor swift, i'll hurt you back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 30,266 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I always figured it was just a Marina reference nice find! I'm more confused about the bat though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyliesChild 16,907 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 This is one of my favorite photos to come out of the ARTPOP era. It can mean anything (intentional ARTPOP song reference). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxi 4,999 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Marina's impacT I still need to hear Onion Girl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariomania1234 11,368 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 The venus covers are SO good. I love how odd they all are. You can tell she really had that single era very thought out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisTEAne 21,059 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, Steve Nasty said: I always figured it was just a Marina reference nice find! I'm more confused about the bat though! the only thing i could find: http://www.mantleplumes.org/Venus_BAT.html jazz art pop punk actress fashion magazine editor columnist and geologist if you hurt taylor swift, i'll hurt you back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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