There’s a certain combination of irreverence and technology that sets Unrequited Leisure apart from other galleries — and makes its online contributions a lot more fun. The gallery’s directors — Chalet Comellas Baker and Clinton Sleeper — obviously take the exhibitions seriously, polishing curatorial essays and streamlining the virtual interface. But they keep a light touch throughout, frequently handing over curatorial reins and giving artists room to experiment. In a year without a lot of space for traditional exhibitions, Unrequited’s insistence on making art both innovative and accessible feels like an act of love. LAURA HUTSON HUNTER
More Best of Nashville wins: In our Writers’ Choice, Unrequited Leisure has also been named Best New Media Gallery (Flags Too!) (2022) and Best New Contemporary Art Gallery (2019).
