Does art exist without an audience?

There seems to be a lot of debate about What is art?

A common answer often references how other people experience said artwork. Whether they are moved by it or whether they are willing to pay for it.

Does art exist without an audience?

A chef can eat their own food.
An architect can live in their own house.

But is an artist trying to experience their own art kind of like trying to tickle yourself? (Unless you’re schizophrenic, it’s not really possible because of decreased sensory attenuation.)

Does art become art through the experience of others?
Or does it exist in its own right?

What do you think?

Inspired by this question.