This article has made me look differently at how art can be displayed for the public, and how the change of environment can change the context of the work. I thought it was interesting how she mentions how the view of a "home" has different meaning based on things like sitcoms and everyday interactions with the home structure. I related with this article, and the use of a "home space" for a gallery space, when she discussed how the artist can transform "traditional boundaries between public and private spheres." I have seen a few shows where the living space was transformed into a gallery, and while at the show, I noticed that some areas of the home distracted from from the art, and how difficult it can be to make a space that feels public, while in a private environment.
I also found it interesting the grey area that these apartments galleries lie in. I thought it was strange how these spaces are both legal and illegal. Although, because of the with the way institutions are set-up, it seem that these Alt. and DIY spaces are important for any artist who is in school or who is an outsider artist to get his or her work noticed. I did like how the author mentioned how the DIY space encourages people to believe in individuals having a larger impact to society. It seems that the artists that I know who put on these kind of home/gallery shows are people who are want to bring art to the community and make positive changes where they live.
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