Skip to content

Art Quote by Thomas Kinkade

“The No. 1 quote critics give me is, 'Thom, your work is irrelevant.' Now, that's a fascinating, fascinating comment. Yes, irrelevant to the little subculture, this microculture, of modern art. But here's the point: My art is relevant because it's relevant to 10 million people. That makes me the…” quote by Thomas Kinkade
Download Open image
“The No. 1 quote critics give me is, 'Thom, your work is irrelevant.' Now, that's a fascinating, fascinating comment. Yes, irrelevant to the little subculture, this microculture, of modern art. But here's the point: My art is relevant because it's relevant to 10 million people. That makes me the most relevant artist in this culture.”

Thomas Kinkade

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art market discussion, 2018

His art is relevant to millions, despite niche criticism.

In simple terms: Mass appeal defines relevance.

Key Takeaway

Create work that resonates broadly.

Themes

art culture relevance popularity criticism

Mood

optimistic defensive

Type

professional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gallery shows
  • online platforms
  • community projects
  • educational programs

Key Concepts

mass media public perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal vision with audience appeal?
  • What defines artistic success for you?
A Different Perspective

Niche art can be valuable too.

3.7 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Thomas Kinkade

Explore all 69 Thomas Kinkade quotes

More Art quotes

Browse all 48,652 Art quotes