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