Boston Art Scene

Based on the articles we read, there has been a lot of change in the Boston art galleries. Mainly due to the economic crisis our country has been experiencing, the cost of rent and has gone up. People also aren’t going out and buying expensive artwork to decorate their homes. Because of the decrease in frivolous spending, many art galleries have had to close. This could just be a temporary thing until the economy get better, or the cost of rent and living goes down. However, there are some galleries that are booming with business. I’m excited for our field trip this week to the South End galleries, because there are high hopes for the galleries there. The rent is lower and different art fairs and advertisement has been featuring the South End, attracting a lot of tourists and even local visitors.

An art gallery could potentially blossom in this economic crisis. This could be a new opportunity for creativity, and experimentation. Artists are being forced to think in new ways in terms of development, presentation, and use of materials. Because of this, and with the use of technology in our society, the Internet may soon become the prime place to buy art rather than in galleries. This could be a very good thing because artists who don’t have enough money to rent a space in a gallery can advertise and sell their work on the internet.

I have been in a couple of different art galleries, some even in other countries outside the United States. The first thing I noticed about being in a gallery is, everyone is quiet and observant. There is no rapid movement, and usually no young children go inside. For the most part, galleries are peaceful and relaxing. The artist or a representative is always at a desk or walking around helping customers and answering any questions. The best experience I’ve had in a galley was in Israel. The artist was in the gallery when my family visited and he told us all about his inspirations and how he got many of his ideas from a recent trip to the United States.