I must be a snob, since I look down on snobs, especially art snobs. TK’s products are beautiful and most certainly qualify as art.
As for his personal life, I’m sure it was as full of warts as any other artist’s — but his vision was unblemished, which distinguishes him from all too many snob-approved hacks.
Sometimes you have to crush the flower to get the sweetest fragrance.
RIP.