This article was interesting, although it didn't really tell me much or make me think differently about alternative spaces. I've always found the idea of apartment and house gallery shows as sort of tacky and unappealing? It's just how I feel personally, I really don't like going over to a complete strangers house, to me its a weird invasion of privacy, and I always feel really uncomfortable. I also feel that if the space hasn't been significantly altered to allow art to be shown (for example moving furniture aside, setting up really good lighting and viewing spaces, making it not look like someone overpriced rundown apartment) then the actual space is distracting and almost more interesting than the art works that might be shown there.
I can clearly see how alternate spaces are a great way for artist communities to grow in an area though. There is great value in them for artists who don't have the professional connections or resources yet to get into official galleries.
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