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'Banal and hollow': Why the quaint paintings of Thomas Kinkade divided the US
Beloved by many, despised by others, Thomas Kinkade's quaint rustic scenes and his wholesome image belied a dark and tortured story that contrasts with his 'sugary' artworks.
TL;DR
- Thomas Kinkade's art featured quaint rustic scenes.
- He was loved by many but despised by others.
- His wholesome image hid a dark and tortured story.
- This personal narrative contrasted with his 'sugary' artworks.