Thomas Kincade Dead (finally)

[marions ghost]

231. I realize that

most Americans cannot afford original art (altho I could argue that if they didn't buy as much trash many of them could).

I do not have a high income and cannot afford original art--so I know what you mean. But I can still look at it in galleries and museums. I have said several times that I have NO problem with reproductions, sold at a price that takes into account their far lower value.

The fact that people were sold reproductions under false pretenses DOES tarnish the Kinkades on their walls.
It does devalue the products. The fact that this has not been mentioned in the media...well, have you noticed that the media protects tycoons at the expense of us peons???

Yes the art world is a business. Art marketing is big business. Whether that makes sense is another topic. But one man's overvalued painting is another man's overvalued antique or vintage car.

All I am saying is--kitsch that is sold to the masses should be priced fairly. I would rather have a Norman Rockwell reproduction anyday than an original Kinkade. There is a difference--Rockwell was an artist and you can find his work in museums. Kinkade was a corrupt businessman and you can find his paintings in yardsales and ebay.

There really is a difference.