Anonymous artist SHL0MS sparked controversy by posting a high-resolution scan of Monet's 1914 "Water Lilies" on X, claiming it was AI-generated after removing the signature. The artwork faced criticism for being "soulless," lacking "optical blending," and having "soft edges," with feedback from artists and critics. Two days later, SHL0MS revealed the truth and minted the criticism screenshots as an NFT titled "Inferior Image." The NFT sold for approximately $42,500 after 28 bids, purchased by AI art collector Jediwolf. SHL0MS commented that the "AI" label allows people to bypass observation and make dismissive judgments.