So the object is kitsch ab ovum, but the perception that it's kitsch is camp?
At 12:56 PM 11/1/2007, you wrote:
>That's an interesting point. The two seem to be 'terrible twins' as hazards
>for the creative imagination to deal with (though not necessarily to avoid).
>
>All brows welcome, so long as they're sweaty!
>
>P
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Poetryetc: poetry and poetics [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> > Behalf Of MC Ward
> > Sent: 01 November 2007 01:07
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: sentimentality & 'classism'...
> >
> > Peter & Christopher,
> >
> > The key difference between kitsch and camp seems to me
> > to be self-consciousness. Kitsch doesn't know it's
> > kitsch, while camp not only knows what it is but
> > craves it.
> >
> > And where does the middle-brow fit in with all this
> > comparative discussion of high and popular culture?
> >
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > Your account of the Warhol auction was absolutely
> > fascinating. I'm curious to know if anything by
> > Basquiat featured in it and whether you might have
> > classified it as "tag sale" stuff(?).
> >
> > Candice
> >
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