Mai Kai in New York Magazine - General Tiki

V velveteenlounge Member Velveteen Lounge, NY Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: 324	V velveteenlounge Posted posted on Wed, Oct 4, 2006 3:52 AM On 2006-10-03 20:07, ikitnrev wrote: I kind of agree, that tiki and kitsch, if not equaling the same thing, reside in the same neighborhood of the universe. Having a fondness for kitschy items, especially from the 50's and 60's (i.e. Tretchikoff), is a good indicator that you will also enjoy tiki -- certainly more so than being a fan of the New York Mets, or owning a fishing boat. One of the definitions for kitsch is 'having a fondness for the overly sentimental.' What is more sentimental than a generation of ex-soldiers and sailors, treasuring the memories of their South Pacific adventures, and wanting to recreate that in their hometown? Tiki mugs are kitschy ... and yes, they can be works of art too. I agree with Vern. I consider "tacky" a put-down. I have a house full of kitsch and I love it. If I thought it was tacky I wouldn't have it. To me it's fabulous and beautiful, period.

On 2006-10-03 20:07, ikitnrev wrote:
I kind of agree, that tiki and kitsch, if not equaling the same thing, reside in the same neighborhood of the universe. Having a fondness for kitschy items, especially from the 50's and 60's (i.e. Tretchikoff), is a good indicator that you will also enjoy tiki -- certainly more so than being a fan of the New York Mets, or owning a fishing boat.

One of the definitions for kitsch is 'having a fondness for the overly sentimental.' What is more sentimental than a generation of ex-soldiers and sailors, treasuring the memories of their South Pacific adventures, and wanting to recreate that in their hometown? Tiki mugs are kitschy ... and yes, they can be works of art too.

I agree with Vern. I consider "tacky" a put-down. I have a house full of kitsch and I love it. If I thought it was tacky I wouldn't have it. To me it's fabulous and beautiful, period.

Post #258866 by velveteenlounge on Wed, Oct 4, 2006 3:52 AM