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Weather
Von Dutch wanted to be commercialized during his
life or after is not completely clear. His persona
added to this legend. Von Dutch did not distract
from Von Dutch, his talents or the work itself?
His statements about persons wanting to use his
name for profit now and once he is gone fuels the
fire even more. Was the whole thing so much larger
than the person. The "Von Dutch" name
is large, it's corporate. Kenneth created a brand
and did not like being the product.
Now what we have is loose stories some more a tall
tale than truth and the product. With stickers,
shirts and other gimmick products with his name
upon them the whole licensing and copyrights issues
are up for grabs... There's clothing store on Melrose
Avenue that bares the name "The
Original Von Dutch Store"? I only
give the link out so you can see it to believe it.
No matter how much I would love a logo 'd shirt
I just can't do it... And what about the "Von Dutch
Lives" and hoopla over the tall tales that he or
someone else has spun. Von Dutch is cool, very cool
we need more gallery shows of his art like the one
by Tornado Design put together. We also need a documented
bio and a list of all works in private collections.
That would be "DUTCHED"! [more]
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| Final note from the editor: There's an upside down winged eyeball hand painted in the splash pan of the Rumpsville Roadster, it says R.I.P. ...enough said. |
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