문화예술의 실험적 소통 담론에서 본 대안공간의 정체성 연구

Abstract

Although the history of domestic alternative spaces is relatively shorter than that of overseas, they had secured alternative function to support rising artists and embrace experimental arts continuously. However, differentiated function of alternative spaces has been shrunk gradually as art museums or commercial galleries are also embracing exhibition planning and experimental works for rising artists not only through financial support but through support for working spaces through a residence program recently. Despite the number of general public’s viewing of exhibition and interest in arts has increased, awareness of alternative spaces still remains low and discussion on the identity of the spaces titled alternativeness is also insufficient. Therefore, this study aimed to re-search independent function and identity of domestic alternative spaces, and suggest a plan for revitalization. For the foregoing, this study compared the birth background of domestic and overseas alternative spaces and suggested function of domestic alternative spaces as supporting rising artists, embracing experimental works, seeking diversity, non-commerciality breaking from commerciality etc. In addition, this study also suggested problems of alternative spaces such as role identity, difficulty in securing finances, lacking in affinity with general public etc. based on the present condition of representative domestic alternative spaces like alternative spaces LOOP, Art Space POOL, Audio Visual Pavilion and Common Center. For the aforementioned, this study emphasized that re-search of identity of domestic alternative spaces and changes in experimental communication through specialization of genre, long-term support for alternative spaces, popular·friendly culture and arts participation program are inevitable.