On this highly informative episode of Barely Emerging, we learn that 'Kitsch' is derived from the German word for trash, and if you say it enough times on a podcast episode it loses all meaning.

We also discuss contemporary artists who work within the kitsch aesthetic, and debate whether or not these artists can truly be considered kitsch or not.

Artists mentioned include Paul Yore, Jeff Koons, Mab Graves, Troy-Anthony Baylis and Margaret Keane.

Links:

Paul Yore's Spectacular, Spectacular

Jeff Koon's Winter Bears

Mab Graves' DinoKitties

Margaret Keane's Big Eyes

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