Art lending libraries, offering individuals the chance to borrow art for their home and return it by a due date with a small or non-existent fee, could finally democratise the ownership of art, says Kealey Boyd.
For centuries, those who lacked the space or resources to collect artworks really only had one option — experiencing whatever fine art they could find in public spaces like museums. But in many cities, it’s now possible to borrow art for free. All you need is a local “art lending library” — an innovation in art sharing that could, just maybe, help democratize an activity that was once conside... Keep reading on Hyperallergic
For centuries, those who lacked the space or resources to collect artworks really only had one option — experiencing whatever fine art they could find in public spaces like museums. But in many cities, it’s now possible to borrow art for free. All you need is a local “art lending library” — an innovation in art sharing that could, just maybe, help democratize an activity that was once conside... Keep reading on Hyperallergic