Kitsch Collection (page 5)

A Texan displays his pride of the lone star state with his custom cowboy boots A Texan displays his pride of the lone star state with his custom cowboy boots

2 oversized White fuzzy dice on white background

Floral wallpaper, full frame

Studio shot of bride and groom figurines

Figures by pink Cadillac, Aladdin's Cave Junk shop and reclamation yard, Lewisham way, London

A golden Christmas tree

A Las Vegas snow globe on white background with clipping path

A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background

Plate of knitted cakes

A woman's hand holding a cup and saucer

A toilet with fluffy pink seat cover and rug

Decorated christmas tree

Plastic Flamingos

Decorated cake and animal pastries in shop window display in Chinatown

Lamp and painting on wall

Couple in a snow storm with umbrella end of 19/beg of 20th century (print)
3772914 Couple in a snow storm with umbrella end of 19/beg of 20th century (print) by Wichera, Raimund Ritter Von Brennerstein (Raimund Wichera) (1862-1925); (add.info)

The Love Letter, 1750. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Love Letter, 1750

Green Skull With Monsters and Zombies

[Countess de Castiglione, from Serie des Roses], 1895. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[Countess de Castiglione, from Serie des Roses], 1895

Wish You Were Here postcard
Seaside postcard featuring a woman in a yellow swimsuit sunbathing in a rather uncomfortable rocky spot on an unidentified beach

Members of the High Council, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Members of the High Council, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) and other players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Jesus before Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Herod, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) appears before king Herod (Gregor Breitsamter) - also on stage are Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias)

Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. The traitor Judas (Guido Mayr) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Expulsion of the moneylenders, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Expulsion of the moneylenders, 1922. Jesus expelling the merchants and the money-changers from the Temple: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Judas, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas, 1922. Guido Mayr as Judas with the purse containing the thirty pieces of silver: player in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Jesus at the Last Supper, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Jesus at the Last Supper, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

The Betrothed, 1892. Artist: John William Godward
The Betrothed, 1892; showing a woman lying on a cushion and leopard skin viewing a ring on her left hand

A plastic group, 1914. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
A plastic group, 1914. 4 women at edge of water on rocks. Halftone repro. in Vanity Fair, 1914 April, p. 18. ['This picture...proves that the higher aspects of modern dance movement have widened

USA, Utah, Colorado Plateau, Torrey, Tipi, camp

Friends outside JLP01_08_072661
Bearwood House, Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, West Midlands. A young woman sitting in the lounge-diner of a flat at Bearwood House, waving to a friend outside

USA, Midwest, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells

Figurines at Cat Street Antiques Market, Central, Hong Kong

Cuba, Cienfuegos, Punta Gorda, Palacio de Valle - now a restaurant, museum
Cuba, Cienfuegos, Punta Gorda, Palacio de Valle- now a restaurant, museum and bar

Cuba, Havana, Edificio Bacardi

Cuba, Cienfuegos, Punta Gorda, Palacio de Vallea- now a restaurant, museum and bar
Cuba, Cienfuegos, Punta Gorda, Palacio de ValleA- now a restaurant, museum and bar

USA, Florida, Hillsborough County, Ybor City, Tampa, J. C. Newman Cigar Company
USA, Florida, Hillsborough County, Ybor City, Tampa, J.C. Newman Cigar Company

USA, Wyoming, Hulett, Trading Post

USA, Wyoming, Hulett, gift shop

USA, Midwest, Oklahoma, Route 66, Foyl, Totem pole park

Mexican door figure, La Ventanaz, Baja California, Mexico

Souvenir Communist posters, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

Nobodys Sweetheart
A cute little girl says shes Nobodys Sweetheart... yet! Date: 1920

Kitsch Print
Hanna Melin

Victorian floral greetings card design, A6 size, No. 1 Date: 19th century

Fatherly Advice - A young woman leans of her Father and takes his wise words to heart. Date: 1909

Education. "Eve". Girl picking apples. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c
3434242 Education. "Eve". Girl picking apples. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

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"Embracing the Quirky Charm: Exploring Kitsch Around the World" From a statue of Freddie Mercury in Montreux to an "I Love Aruba" sign in downtown Oranjestad they can be found in every corner of the globe. This unique aesthetic captures our attention and transports us into a world where eccentricity reigns supreme. In Europe, Budapest showcases its love for kitsch with souvenir dolls donning traditional Hungarian costumes, while Prague boasts beer steins that add a touch of whimsy to any gathering. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao takes it up a notch with Frank Gehry's architectural masterpiece and Jeff Koons' Puppy sculpture – an enchanting blend of art and playfulness. Even amidst snow-covered landscapes, beach huts at Wells next the Sea stand as colorful symbols of joy and nostalgia. Meanwhile, Marianne Stokes' Childhoods Treasures painting reminds us of simpler times when innocence was cherished. Wrapping gifts may seem mundane, but vintage photographs from the 1950s reveal how even this everyday task can exude kitschy charm. And who could resist a wooden flamingo attached to a pink mailbox on Sanibel Island? It's these unexpected encounters that make life more vibrant. Kitsch is not just about tackiness; it celebrates individuality and embraces unconventional beauty. Whether it's through music or dance like Rock N Roll Dance or through quirky sculptures like Jeff Koons' Puppy, kitsch invites us to let go of conventions and revel in unabashed delight. So next time you stumble upon something wonderfully bizarre – be it Freddie Mercury immortalized in stone or an eclectic collection of trinkets – take a moment to appreciate its playful spirit. Kitsch is all around us if we open our eyes to its captivating allure.