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Do Gallery Exhibitions Matter Anymore? Discuss.

August 16, 2012 by Marion Maneker

The announcement of the Margo Leaving Gallery’s closing prompted the New York Observer to start an open thread on the subject of Ms. Leavin’s comment: “People are approaching art differently today. They’re not seeking out the thoughtful, complete statement that artists make when they create gallery exhibitions. … The exhibitions have been such an important part of what we do, and they are no longer valued as much by the public.”

 

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