When most of us think of going to see an art exhibition, it also includes the understanding that the art will be hung in the rarified atmosphere of a sterile gallery space. Yes those four white walls where the art is strategically placed to emphasise its value is a familiar scene. Accessibility and ownership is more often than not restricted to a wealthy minority.
Or else there is the carefully constructed and edited museum set up, where in many cases the sheer scope of work available for viewing can intimidate or overwhelm even the most cultured artistic eye. Environments that, in many cases, don’t actively examine or explore the notion of what actual art is. Nor reflect the methods by which artists create their works and the reasons behind their doing so. Or provide the general public with the ability to both appreciate and interact directly with the artistic process.
