Tag: kitsch

Judgemental

According to the dictionary tawdry means cheap and tasteless. It’s a bit difficult to judge objects from other cultures but the two dolls were certainly cheap and I’ve seen much better craftsmanship on Taiwanese decorations. So these two qualify and I don’t think I can … Continue reading Judgemental

I’m a fan of kitsch

“Heightened kitsch” with a touch of irony – but it’s still kitsch.

Kitsch seems to thrive in gardens and on house fronts.

Mostly it works best if the kitsch is defect in some way.

Before you get overwhelmed, however, throw it all out.

Linked to I’m a fan of … #76. More fanatical photos can be found here.