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[daphnep]

Over breakfast, Dan asked "do you think Thomas Kinkade's work will ever be in a real museum?"

"I hope so," I replied. "In fact, I'd like to curate that show, myself."

I told him what angle I'd like to take, and what context, and we mulled over speculative titles. I can already see the street-side banners:

Happy Little Trees: Duchamp to Kinkade

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[annablume]

Okay, I have no clue but this is a fascinating conversation.

What about cowboy art?

[daphnep]

Oh, groan! *clutching head* Too many years spent in the Southwest have eroded my intellectual and ironic detachment from cowboy art. I, personally, am liable to weep at the sight of a bronze bronco and rider.

But come to think of it, you're right, there's probably a strong Kinkade connection, particularly in how it works on thosewho buy it.

[fasterpussycat]

wasn't it Turner who was known for his use of light?

[daphnep]

Yeah.

Now I'm thinking of Turner next to Kinkade, and that just makes me sad.

[mme_n_b]

Friending you because this post made me sad to have missed the discussion.

[daphnep]

Adding you back! Welcome!