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Part One: Thomas Kinkade: the Evil-est Painter

Behind the Bastards

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Nostalgia in Kinkade's Art

This chapter explores the comforting and nostalgic elements in Thomas Kinkade's paintings, emphasizing their ability to evoke feelings of safety and simpler times. The speakers discuss Kinkade's artistic philosophy of affirming social values and shaping a lucrative niche by tapping into the rose-tinted memories of audiences, particularly Gen Xers.

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