UK: Kitsch Art (possibly the most collected US artist in history!)
5 minutes, 2004
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He calls himself the Painter of Light and he claims to be the most successful and collected artist in American history. Thomas Kinkade’s works can be found in millions of homes worldwide – on walls, cards and even mugs. The American is also a canny businessman – his company turning over hundreds of millions of dollars every year. We spoke with him and saw the paintings that are the biggest selling artwork in the world.