How's My Dealing? 2.0

Worldwide Reviews by Artists for Artists of Galleries, Art Fairs, Mail Scams and more.

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  • Is it legal for a Gallery (or artist) to create new versions of older limited edition serigraphs ?
    When a collector buys an artwork from an edition, they are buying 1 of XX number in total. This is the clear understanding and the contract of purchase. If a subsequent edition is released, this is a form of fraud. No credible artist and/or gallery will do this. There are, of course some exceptions, that have been tested in the courts. For example: https://itsartlaw.org/2013/04/15/in-sobel-v-eggleston-limited-edition-is-no-limit-to-subsequent-editions/...
  • Zürcher Gallery
    So you are saying a gallery owner is making money from the artists that they exhibit and using that money to keep her gallery open?...
  • UAE Art Collector / Global Art Awards / Global Art Agency
    You are a huge scam and your job is to steal artists! You make them believe they will sell their art at your art fair and all you do is create an event and invite people, take photos to make it real. But the amount of money you make artist pay is crazy. There are a LOT of artists who paid for your art fair and made zero money, spld zero artworks and lost a...
  • The Other Art Fair, London UK
    Ha wait until you start digging a little bit deeper...
  • The Other Art Fair, London UK
    You can see his name on multiple of their posts and webpages: https://www.theotherartfair.com/london/me-my-brain-and-i/ massive crook and a literal thief! Shame on you The Other Art Fair!...
  • The Other Art Fair, London UK
    Good to see that the misogynistic so called 'founder' of The Other Art Fair, Ryan Stanier gets what he deserves. It is not coincidence that the staff is almost exclusively females and many of them have been chatting if you know what i mean......
  •  Contemporary Art Curator (Magazine)
    Dear Anonymous, You turned a professional discussion into a baseless attack. That’s not how serious people handle concerns. You call us scammers? Then prove it. Show exactly who we scammed and how. Provide reports from the police, lawyers, or any official authority proving our company is involved in a scam. You won’t—because no such proof exists. Meanwhile, thousands of artists and decade of recognition from respected art professionals speak for themselves. You demand proof but provide none yourself....
  • Art.Number23
    Yeah the guy is just a con artist looking to spend your money on Balenciaga trainers and other luxurious stuff....
  • The Other Art Fair, London UK
    So happy to see that people are FINALLY speaking about The Other Art Fair. Many seem to have missed how the owner is friends and used to promote Ben Moore, the crypro NFT who stole so much money......
  • Artifact Gallery
    I participated in this show and was happy with it. The marketing cost was much much lower. My expenses were mostly related to travel and shipping....
  • Artifact Gallery
    My exhibition was also postponed because of corona but I had no problem contacting this gallery. Had a great exhibition. They always reply. Did you try to call and email?...
  • Artifact Gallery
    I had two exhibitions at this gallery and scheduled a third one. Amazing new space with three more galleries across the street, very friendly professional staff. They always deliver what they promise. It looks like negative reviews here are from people who never really worked with them....
  • The Other Art Fair, London UK
    I exhibited at The Other Art Fair in Brooklyn, expecting a professionally run event that would provide strong exposure and support for artists. Unfortunately, my experience fell short in several key areas. First, communication with the organizers was frustratingly slow. Emails often went unanswered for extended periods, making it difficult to get essential information in a timely manner. When you’re investing a significant amount into a fair like this, you expect clear and responsive communication, but...
  • Art.Number23
    I exhibited with Art Number 23 in their show in Tokyo, hoping for a well-organized and professionally handled experience. Unfortunately, it was quite the opposite. Communication was a major issue—emails often went unanswered for weeks, making it incredibly difficult to coordinate logistics, especially for an international show. One of the biggest disappointments was the complete lack of professional documentation. There were no high-quality photos of the exhibition, no proper marketing efforts to attract an...
  • Context art gallery, Venice. AKA Marco Patrizio
    I’m doing a legal action. If you want to join us (we are a gruppo of Italian artist) write me on WhatsApp +39 3409627727 Pamela Marinelli...
  • UAE Art Collector / Global Art Awards / Global Art Agency
    You posted this the day I filed a report against you. You say on your website or email that the fair exists since 8 years and has been successful every year. Now you are stating that a certain Tasha and her husband Mr Sakura run this fair since 2024?! you keep sharing fake informations to scam more and more people....
  • Galería Azur Madrid: vanity gallery
    I am so thankful for this site and all the honest comments from everyone. I’m am so sorry that there are stories here where artists were taken advantage of in their most vulnerable beginning stages and it is really unfair that these deceiving contracts technically deliver so they can’t be in breach. The more the word gets out and people speak up the less money they have a chance to scam out of people....
  • UAE Art Collector / Global Art Awards / Global Art Agency
    Tasha and her husband run the Sakura Group and Tokyo International Art Fair. They are so lovely. Both from Tokyo, but living in New York. I exhibited and sold 3 huge artworks. Very happy with the organisation and will exhibit again this year. They took over the event from the previous owner. It was the best art fair I ever exhibited in. Highly recommend....
  • UAE Art Collector / Global Art Awards / Global Art Agency
    Sakura Group is owned by Tasha, and I met her last edition of the Tokyo International Art Fair. She is originally from Kyoto, Japan. Her and her husband who is Mr Sakura, and is from Tokyo. Have taken over the organisation. They organised TIAF2024 with a lot of success. I was one of the exhibitors, and I sold 3 artworks. I met a huge new art collector client also. I highly recommend the art fair....
  • ITSLIQUID GROUP
    I exhibited at Itliquid Rome Art Fair 2024. Total scam. The gallery was awefull and the work was hung poorly. I agree it is a scam for foreign artists and the shipping was outrageous and my only option. BEWARE...
  • UAE Art Collector / Global Art Awards / Global Art Agency
    I heard she was arrested...
  • UAE Art Collector / Global Art Awards / Global Art Agency
    has she been reported to the police? i am trying to claim my money but she has blocked my number...
  • Galería Azur Madrid: vanity gallery
    Yeah, and the same critic/gallery/curator doesn't evenreply to emails using an automated email reply. This actually makes me laugh....
  • Pashmin Art Gallery – Hamburg
    I cannot speak about how the collaboration with Pashmin Art was in the past. I would like to share my experience from the past year because, to be honest, the previous comments have left me puzzled. The group exhibition at Schlossmuseum Greiz in Thuringia (Germany), in which I participated with my artworks, is now coming to an end. This unique opportunity to present my art to a broader audience was made possible by Pashmin Art, and I...
  • Holy Art Gallery?
    can you provide evidence for that? you are the first person in many many posts on this gallery to have said anything about sales, so it would help if you could show us evidence of that please...
  • Holy Art Gallery?
    Hi Anonymous, who commented on January 2, 2025 at 11:10 am. We will believe you if you prove your claim. Start by stating your name. Otherwise, what you are telling is a fairy tale and not true....
  • PAKS Gallery and MAMAG Museum invite to exhibit at Cannes Film Festival, Art Basel Week and Carrousel du Louvre
    THanks for these helpful responses. It's disappointing, but I'm glad to know....
  • Holy Art Gallery?
    Hey! Im an artist who recently sold £1900 worth of art with them and I will be going back!...
  • Galería Azur Madrid: vanity gallery
    They prey on vain people who have no understanding of how the art world works. Renee Phillips writes on her blog: As one art critic said to me, “When I see a vanity gallery listed on an artist’s resume, I know they paid to have their ego stroked.” https://renee-phillips.com/vanity-galleries/...
  • Galería Azur Madrid: vanity gallery
    They've contacted me too. What's worse is that artists such as Zelda_Cavanaugh on Instagram help promote this obvious pay-to-play scam. Preying on young artists....
Don’t go to Arquetopia

This is a very poor excuse for a residency. The physical plant: sewage drains in the kitchen, under dining table. Caps move off the drains routinely. Stench. No hot water. (5 hour presentation on arrival. Rules. Rules. Rules. Most of them-nonsense Map lesson. Host never checked in with any of us for the duration (4 weeks). He avoided the residents at all cost.) No common meeting place. Library locked-inaccessible. No place to sit outside together in camaraderie. Caged birds. Cat piss smell on walkways. I’ve been invited to many residencies…average to lovely. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE.…

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Arcade Project, M. Charlene Stevens

Unsettled by the fundraiser M Charlene Stevens, owner of Arcade Project, Arcade Project Curatorial and Arcade Zine has put up. Charlene positions herself as a constant victim but is entirely unprofessional, nasty and selfish. She owes money to dozens of people including myself, a BIPOC and will lash out if called out on. Charlene cannot secure a job because of her troublesome demeanor and entitlement. Do not work for or with Charlene.

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Roy’s Art Fair – A complete waste of time and money

Sadly I participated as an artist during last year’s Roys Art Fair in London. Overall I had a very disappointing experience with no sales, no one around me seemed to have sold also. Traffic was not great, the venue was at the most, extremely average. The management and owner is an artist who used the funds to pay for his participation at The Other Art fair and promote his art so clearly there is a conflict of interest and I would advise fellow artists to avoid them.

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The Sedona Arts Center – not illegal, but very unethical

Last Fall I submitted and got one piece juried into an exhibition at what I thought was a prestigious exhibition space at a perceived ‘arts destination,’ The Sedona Arts Center in Sedona, Arizona. I paid a thirty dollar entry free via Call For Entry. Since Sedona is only an hour away from my studio delivering the artwork to the venue wasn’t expensive or too time consuming. At drop-off the one person I met was cordial and professional. Later I returned to the gallery for the opening reception. It was a typical group show; not bad but a little uneven with…

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Holy Art Gallery?

Please look into The Holy Art Gallery They have just had an exhibition in London Oxo Bargehouse were the conditions we’re unbelievable. They take down any negative commits from artists. They do so many open calls a year. All contracts non refundable even though Artist at this exhibition, some had no gallery lighting, leaking roof, rubbish laying around, mice, no drinks nibbles at launch party, no proper sales sheets, no proof of promotion, poor footfall, visitors mostly family and friends, no proper signage outside or within the gallery. They took no responsibility for the conditions within the exhibition and were…

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Galleria Huuto

I was looking for exhibition opportunities in Nordic countries and found out a gallery in Helsinki, Galleria Huuto, apparently is “an independent artist run collective” managing three spaces and receiving funding from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, however it charges fees from 500€ up to 1500€ for a three week exhibition period. Does any finnish artist out there that know more about Galleria Huuto? http://www.galleriahuuto.net/?page_id=53&lang=en

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Divulgarti group

The assistant of the curator Loredana Trestin of Divulgarti group contacted me through Instagram and told me that they were impressed by my art and they want to invite me to an upcoming exhibition. I did my research: It’s a group exhibition in a handbag store in Milan. Yes you read it correctly: a handbag store. It’s called Galleria Cael. To participate it costs: – 1°work 350,00 € (for a size up to meter) – 2°works 600,00 € – 1°work € 400.00 (if more than one metre per one metre) – 2°works 700,00 € I’m not interested in vanity galleries…

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If you’re approached by “Gallerist” Marco Antonio Patrizio – Run!

It’s been a few years now. I was approached by italian gallerist Marco Antonio Patrizio who ran his gallery from Padua not far from Venice. Apparently he found me on Instagram. Besides running this gallery Mr Patrizio also attended various art exhibitions in different cities throughout Italy. We agreed on 5 of my pieces to be exhibited in Genua for a start and then to evaluate after Genua for a possible future collaboration. Nothing sold at the Genua exhibition and that’s OK. He brought my paintings back to his gallery in Padua (at least I think so) I asked for…

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Continua Gallery

In the early 2000s I was sexually assaulted by one of the three Galleria Continua gallerists. Anyone who worked with them, at least at the time, would easily guess who it was. I discussed it with one of the girls working for them at the time, and she said that she just accepted she had that kind of a boss and managed her way around it.

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Greenhouse Gallery – Walter aka“Dub” Wagnon aka WC Wagnon

WC Dub Wagnon was the last owner of Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio. He’s stolen many pieces of art from many different artists, never paid several artists and also skipped out on leases on properties. He’s the current owner of The Northwest Oklahoman, a newspaper in Ellis County Oklahoma. He lives in Arnett, OK. He also embezzled money from the Coppini Academy over the course of 6 years. Prior to that he was arrested and jailed twice for check forgery and selling electronic items and pocketing money from his previous job. All public records. If anyone is owed money by…

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