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Modern art was born from a desire to destroy kitsch - the enduring power of kitsch

The strangely enduring power of kitsch

Modern art was born from a desire to destroy kitsch, but time and again it is drawn back to its lure, says Roger Scruton.

Vladimir Tretchikoff.
Vladimir Tretchikoff
Meet the King of Kitsch, Vladimir Tretchikoff |
Lou Shabner
Several of Tretchikoff's lesser-known works, including "Lady with Crayfish" (1951) will also go under the hammer at the sale.

'Mona Lisa' of kitsch, most reproduced painting, sells for $1.5m

Several of Tretchikoff's lesser-known works, including "Lady with Crayfish" will also go under the hammer at the sale.

Vladimir Tretchikoff
Vladimir Tretchikoff (1913 – 2006, Russian)
Not sure about that complexion
J H Lynch Autumn Leaves and 60s kitsch From our collection www.flickr.com/popink
Vintage & Kitsch Swam Lamp #Brighton

Vintage Kitsch white Swam Lamp interior style decor lighting animal bird, pink shade with tassels

Pre-emptive kitsch is the first link in a chain. The artist pretends to take himself seriously and the critics pretend to judge his product .

Pre-emptive kitsch is the first link in a chain. The artist pretends to take himself seriously and the critics pretend to judge his product .

Joseph Henry Lynch
Vladimir Tretchikoff