What is Social Practice Art?

“Social practice art is seen as the antithesis of the art market because it cannot be owned, preserved, or exhibited easily.”
Pablo Helguera

Writer Margaret Carrigan explores the intersection between social practice art and the art economy in her recent editorial for Artsy.

Carrigan defines social practice art as art “…which strives to create social or political change through community-based or participatory projects outside of art’s traditional gallery space…”.

The article explores the rise of social practice art and the implications for both artist and art spaces in making and presenting these works.  Read more. Artsy is a resource for art collecting and education.