If you think the paintings created by the President’s son are colorful, wait until you hear his language.
Eleven of Hunter Biden’s paintings are on display at the George Bergès Gallery, listed at prices ranging from $75,000 to $500,000. And to those who think those numbers are a bit steep, Biden has a short, terse response.
“F—k ‘em.”
Biden offered up the graphic bon mote during his appearance on “Note Bene,” a podcast devoted to art. When asked how he would respond to those who think his artwork was being overpriced and used as a tool to curry favor with the sitting Commander-In-Chief, Biden chirped, “Other than f—k ‘em?”
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The Washington Post has reported that a document was drafted with help from the White House that would keep the names of anyone who purchased the artwork confidential, even from Hunter Biden, so that buyers would not be able to use the buys to garner leverage or even a favorable ear from President Joe Biden.
The younger Biden did eventually elucidate his thoughts a bit further.
“I never said what my art was going to cost or how much it would be priced at. I’d be amazed if my art had sold for $10, just because the first time you ever go about it is the idea someone is attracted to your art, let alone that they would pay something for it,” Biden said on the podcast.
“The value of an artist’s work is not necessarily determined by the price. The price is completely subjective and sometimes has nothing to do with anything other than the moment.”
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Biden also admitted that his famous family has likely afforded him opportunities along the way.
“It’s been the unfair advantage of my whole life at different levels,” Biden said. “My father has been a senator since the time I was two years old. It’s a hell of a lot easier to get noticed not only by the cop who pulls you over for speeding but also by the school or whatever the endeavor may be. Or the law firm, or the whatever.”
“While at the same time, it has also made me realize if you don’t come with the goods it can really be a horrible experience. I don’t do this lightly and I don’t do this without the knowledge that there are so many incredible artists that never get the chance to find a gallery or to share their art with the world.”