Tretchikoff The people's painter

Tretchikoff: The People's Painter is the first major publication about Vladimir Tretchikoff, one of the most iconic and controversial painters of the Twentieth Century, to appear in several decades. Tretchikoff was, during his lifetime, one of the most recognised and successful artists in the world.

Prints of his Chinese Girl allegedly outsold the Mona Lisa and his exhibitions attracted record audiences worldwide, yet despite his popular appeal he was never accepted by the arts establishment, who tended to see his work as the epitome of 'kitsch'. Nevertheless his work has become a part of contemporary popular culture and his influence on contemporary art and design has been immense.