Defining Contemporary Kitsch: Part 2 of The New York Art Fairs

What does contemporary kitsch look like? In this episode, Paddy and William use a discussion of the art fairs and New York gallery scene to lead a defining of the term. From its generic definition of objects described to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, to the current nostalgia driving a tasted for recycled art movements, all kitsch lacks in originality. 
Listen in for the whole conversation. 
 
THE INDEPENDENT
Kenny Schachter at Allouche Benias Gallery 
Renate Druks at The Ranch,
Olivia Reavey at Helena Anrather
 
1-54 CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART FAIR
Sanaa Gateja at 50 Golborne
WonderBuhle at BKhz Gallery
 
VOLTA
Michael Foley
 
GALLERIES 
Judith Linhares at PPOW 
JTT Gallery Anna-Sophie Berger and Sam McKinniss
Sky Hopinka at Broadway Gallery 
Paul Mpagi Sepuya at Bortalami 
Nora Turato at 52 Walker Gallery
 
ARTICLES
The Downward Spiral: 59th Venice Biennial by Dean Kissick