There are now two Kinkade galleries in the London region, one in Glasgow and another slated to open in Birmingham in August. Forty to 50 outlets are to launch in the U.K. and Ireland within the next seven years. Such projections may seem overly optimistic, since Kinkade's international exposure has been limited. But Felix Quinn, who opened Britain's first Kinkade gallery nearly two years ago, believes they are entirely justified. He purchased a few pieces for his own collection and was soon hooked.
Art is based on that.
He sees no limit to Kinkade's global potential. The reason for Kinkade's appeal is simple, Barnett believes. His work doesn't operate on the fringe. It just speaks of peace and home and love and family, and everyone can relate to that. Well, not quite everyone.