On the Matter of Public Space

I enjoyed reading this article, and I fully support the idea of an apartment or DIY gallery setting, even with some of the drawbacks that Picard highlights. If I were in a situation where I thought it might be beneficial to me to lend my space for an apartment gallery, I like to think that I'd be willing. There's a necessity for more public spaces, and apartment galleries are a good solution. That said, I can appreciate how Picard emphasizes how these alternative spaces seem to create a sense of community specific to the kind of artists that participate in them. For the artists with limited access or opportunities for participation in a commercial gallery setting, an apartment gallery is ideal. It has potential to generate a different kind of audience, such as other artists in similar positions, or viewers who would not typically show an interest if the space weren't as available or intimate.