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Spread: A Survey of Artist-Run Spaces 1984-2009

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Artist-Run Spaces: A Brief History Since 1984

Generally, artists would rather make art than assume the administrative duties of operating a gallery. When compelled by external factors, like a perceived lack of exhibition opportunities or the immediate needs of a community, artists fill in the gaps between social groups, commercial galleries, and cultural institutions.