Because most “artists” secretly want to be rich and famous.
But all other “artists” should be “starving artists.”
Their hatred, like most hatred, is rooted in “coveting.”
They can Say and Hate the guy as much as they want but .. The man does some beautiful work.
I have an original, personally signed work of his and ‘It’s Incredible’! (Bought it back when I had a job) 8-(
But all other artists should be starving artists.
I always guessed most modern artist hated him because his art was loved by the common man.
His art did not offend the sensibilities of the traditional folk. It wasnt dangerous and it did not challenge traditional values.
It was too commercial and expressed traditional themes.
In a few words it was not liberal.