What is new today, is old next week. This comment stuck with me through this chapter, like anything in the art world it is true. And I think that this poses a great deal of confusion and stress to an artist. Confusion because do we try to make something that is “in” right now or hope that what we are doing will be the next best thing. And stress for pretty much the same reason, not knowing when what we are creating will have any value in the art world.
Also there are many different spaces to exhibit; world class museums, high profile galleries in New York, national museums, high profile galleries-not in New York, high profile alternative spaces, medium to small museums, commercial galleries, university galleries, low profile galleries, restaurants, hotels, retail stores, cafes, beauty parlors, your home. These range from very high end to medium to very low end, but they are all a way to show your art, and sometimes work your way up the ladder to get high recognition.
Thanks for the post.
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