Quote by Jerry Saltz

Can space break? I mean the space of art galleries. Over the past 100 years, art galleries have gone from looking like Beaux Arts salons to simple storefronts to industrial lofts to the gleaming giant white cubes of Chelsea with their shiny concrete floors.

Can space break? I mean the space of art galleries. Over the

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This quote highlights the evolution of art gallery spaces over the past century. It questions whether the concept of space can be broken within these galleries. The author mentions various transformations, from traditional salons to modern, minimalistic designs. The reference to Chelsea's white cube galleries with their polished floors emphasizes the pristine and contemporary aesthetic that dominates today. The quote suggests a continuous and dynamic reimagining of gallery spaces to accommodate changing artistic practices and trends, hinting at the possibility of further metamorphosis in the future.

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