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Historically, a "solo show" was the capstone of a mid-career artist. Today, it is a launchpad for the hyper-creative teenage mind. Why the sudden explosion?

As a teenager, Alexandra "Alex" Thompson had always been passionate about photography. She spent most of her free time capturing the world around her, experimenting with lighting, composition, and storytelling. Her friends and family often told her that she had a talent for it, and she began to consider a career in the arts.

(Summary of existing research on youth in art, alternative exhibition models, gallery economics, and art world gatekeeping.)