Austin Osman Spare

Austin Osman Spare was a British occultist, artist, and writer. He is best known for his work on magical symbolism and the use of diagrams and illustrations in magical practice. Spare was a key figure in the development of modern Western occultism and was influenced by various esoteric traditions, including Thelema and Chaos magic. He was also a prolific artist and created numerous works of art that reflected his interests in magic and the supernatural.