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St. Louis has the most underrated art scene in the country. So much going on, and so few paying attention. Thank you for helping shine a light on the art and artists that contribute so much to the fabric of our amazing city.
I for one miss it and am planning a move back. At least my move into Boulder/Denver wasn’t a loss though. Boulder/Denver have a first Friday, but I don’t feel the local vibancy as I did in the Lou. Most of the galleries are only for well established, traditional artists. And if it is a place with contemporary art its still from an established artist from the coasts and presented in a very flee market feel.
I thought I’d just chime in a little, being both an
artist and director of an alternative space (albeit in
Illinois). I believe that a dialogue is happening
within the art scene in St. Louis, it’s being
accomplished by the works and spaces themselves. If
I’m not mistaken art is a visual, or perhaps more
pointedly in this time an experiential media. To TALK
more than participate and create, or to take actual
risks, I believe cheapens and often time makes the
experience simply into a “scene” or as Dave Hickey
might say a way for the “lookey loo’s” to feel
involved. Enough of that rant.
As for the alternative spaces. The White Flag Project
has interns that staff the exhibitions on a regular
basis. Boots, Snowflake, Fort Gondo, Maps, and all
other spaces I fail to mention here may not be as
accessible to everyday foot traffic, but we can be
reached quite easily via telephone or e-mail to
schedule a time to see the exhibitions. Many of us who
run these spaces have everyday jobs, with at least
some of that money going to help keep the space going.
If it can be helped I feel that we should avoid at all
costs the fate of becoming just another New York, or
just a cog in the wheel of the art industry and all
its artificiality. There is a possibility of creating
something that is our own, something new. But I think
it’s going to take us challenging the accepted
institutions and art practices, and that means risking
quite a bit.
B.j. Vogt
Director
Maps Contemporary Art Space
225 N. Illinois St.
Belleville, Il. 62220
October 10, 2007 at 7:16 pm
St. Louis has the most underrated art scene in the country. So much going on, and so few paying attention. Thank you for helping shine a light on the art and artists that contribute so much to the fabric of our amazing city.
October 18, 2007 at 4:34 am
I for one miss it and am planning a move back. At least my move into Boulder/Denver wasn’t a loss though. Boulder/Denver have a first Friday, but I don’t feel the local vibancy as I did in the Lou. Most of the galleries are only for well established, traditional artists. And if it is a place with contemporary art its still from an established artist from the coasts and presented in a very flee market feel.
Maybe I am just biased.
October 19, 2007 at 1:59 am
Vibrant, Broad, Active, Engaging, Booming in # of venues, Supportive,
Talented, Fun, Great buying opportunities, (Very undervalued as a whole)
October 19, 2007 at 3:02 pm
I thought I’d just chime in a little, being both an
artist and director of an alternative space (albeit in
Illinois). I believe that a dialogue is happening
within the art scene in St. Louis, it’s being
accomplished by the works and spaces themselves. If
I’m not mistaken art is a visual, or perhaps more
pointedly in this time an experiential media. To TALK
more than participate and create, or to take actual
risks, I believe cheapens and often time makes the
experience simply into a “scene” or as Dave Hickey
might say a way for the “lookey loo’s” to feel
involved. Enough of that rant.
As for the alternative spaces. The White Flag Project
has interns that staff the exhibitions on a regular
basis. Boots, Snowflake, Fort Gondo, Maps, and all
other spaces I fail to mention here may not be as
accessible to everyday foot traffic, but we can be
reached quite easily via telephone or e-mail to
schedule a time to see the exhibitions. Many of us who
run these spaces have everyday jobs, with at least
some of that money going to help keep the space going.
If it can be helped I feel that we should avoid at all
costs the fate of becoming just another New York, or
just a cog in the wheel of the art industry and all
its artificiality. There is a possibility of creating
something that is our own, something new. But I think
it’s going to take us challenging the accepted
institutions and art practices, and that means risking
quite a bit.
B.j. Vogt
Director
Maps Contemporary Art Space
225 N. Illinois St.
Belleville, Il. 62220
March 29, 2008 at 5:41 pm
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