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How's My Dealing? 2.0

Worldwide Reviews by Artists for Artists of Galleries, Art Fairs, Mail Scams and more.
said: I agree with the original poster. Much is promised in this residency that is not delivered. No scientists on board. It is sponsored by a shell org that was set up by the individual director. This is not a research expedition, you will motor around the fjords in a boat that can be hired for pleasure cruises and there is not enough room or time to make artwork. Requesting time / space for work will result in the director yelling. He bullied the sailing crew and captain too. The location is amazing, and the idea is great but I would choose a different scenario that is not so personality driven and doesn't promise what can't be delivered - maybe rent your own ship for the same cost?
said: I don't have enough words to express how grateful I am for this awesome opportunity they give me. I sold three artworks and am confident that the collectors will enjoy them.
said: Readers should be cautious about some of the anonymous posters above (they are likely the same person and the website may well be fake too). Readers should refer to recent video evidence of the event, as that is objective. There are videos on PAF TV. including videos by recent exhibitors (including returnees), as well as videos by exhibitors themselves over many years, if you search "Parallax London" on You Tube, it should come up with a few. The event is ten years old now and the comments above by the anonymous posters seem dated and do not reflect reality. Chris hasn't managed the event since around 2015, so the poster has quoted from very old emails (note that they do not give the date). PAF is also open-submission and doesn't have a selection committee, as can be see in this video on the website > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf9GpYUgg4c Parallax Art Fair has a dedicated website for returnees because of the numbers > > https://www.parallaxaf.com/club/index.php Some have been exhibiting since 2014. For Videos > > > PAF TV is here > https://parallaxaf.com/paftv.php The YouTube is here > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYcByiQaO-7voCp5jA06gA

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