[kunstrasen]

Hey all, just checking if there is anyone on the forum who wants and can help with an issue I have with a London based gallery? The still gots works of mine and owe me a fair amount of money. However they went quiet on me. I know the gallery is in the process of going out of business so I assume getting paid is unrealistic but really would like my works back. Oddest feeling for an artist knowing that some works are stuck with evil people. It's an ongoing issue since years and working with that gallery probably was the biggest mistake of my career. Any lawyer or a group of big guys with baseball bats or anyone else who can help out?

[Jeezuz Jones Snr]

Not a good situation and I hope you can at least get some money back and some of or all of your art. Hopefully it's too many pieces? Some knowledgeable members on this forum, hope somebody sends you a PM with some advice also.

Good luck and don't give up 👍

[Deleted]

Apr 12, 2024 7:10:14 GMT 1 kunstrasen said:

Hey all, just checking if there is anyone on the forum who wants and can help with an issue I have with a London based gallery? The still gots works of mine and owe me a fair amount of money. However they went quiet on me. I know the gallery is in the process of going out of business so I assume getting paid is unrealistic but really would like my works back. Oddest feeling for an artist knowing that some works are stuck with evil people. It's an ongoing issue since years and working with that gallery probably was the biggest mistake of my career. Any lawyer or a group of big guys with baseball bats or anyone else who can help out?

Lawyers prob can't help at this stage. Report the artworks as stolen to the police and see if they can retrieve them.
They still seem to be operating, posting on insta a couple hrs ago and still seem to be running workshops. Might be worth booking a cheap flight and walking in in person during a scheduled workshop.
Last review was a week ago, they dont seem to open on time so might need to find a comfy seat in a coffee shop with a view of the gallery.
I'll speak to some people who know the owner and see if they can have a chat with him.

[Acme Thunderer]

Apr 12, 2024 7:10:14 GMT 1 kunstrasen said:

Hey all, just checking if there is anyone on the forum who wants and can help with an issue I have with a London based gallery? The still gots works of mine and owe me a fair amount of money. However they went quiet on me. I know the gallery is in the process of going out of business so I assume getting paid is unrealistic but really would like my works back. Oddest feeling for an artist knowing that some works are stuck with evil people. It's an ongoing issue since years and working with that gallery probably was the biggest mistake of my career. Any lawyer or a group of big guys with baseball bats or anyone else who can help out?

You need to chat to mission

[LJCal]

Are these the guys in Nottinghill?

[Jimini Cricket]

Apr 12, 2024 7:10:14 GMT 1 kunstrasen said:

Hey all, just checking if there is anyone on the forum who wants and can help with an issue I have with a London based gallery? The still gots works of mine and owe me a fair amount of money. However they went quiet on me. I know the gallery is in the process of going out of business so I assume getting paid is unrealistic but really would like my works back. Oddest feeling for an artist knowing that some works are stuck with evil people. It's an ongoing issue since years and working with that gallery probably was the biggest mistake of my career. Any lawyer or a group of big guys with baseball bats or anyone else who can help out?

Have a read of this. Best to record their actions. Screenshot of Instagram right now before they remove it.
www.gov.uk/closing-a-limited-company

[kfroms]

Hi Kunstrasen

Just sent you a dm.

Good luck.

[LJCal]

They’re trading in insolvency, you need to threaten to report them to the Insolvency Service, HMRC and Companies House. What they’re doing is a criminal offence, I’m fairly sure the Insolvency Service and HMRC will investigate them. Likely they’ll be banned from being a director they may become personally liable for the debts and criminal charges can also be brought against the directors. The threat of this is the best bet to recover your works and maybe some money.

[Baby Dave]

What gallery is it?

[Acme Thunderer]

Apr 12, 2024 13:43:43 GMT 1 Baby Dave said:

What gallery is it?

It’s not spelt ‘graphic’ 😉

[Jimini Cricket]

Apr 12, 2024 9:31:59 GMT 1 LJCal said:

Are these the guys in Nottinghill?

Portobello Rd

[Devizes /\_/\]

Apr 12, 2024 13:43:43 GMT 1 Baby Dave said:

What gallery is it?

Stolen from insta (no pun intended) 

[kfroms]

Here the thread from Mission:

urbanartassociation.com/thread/188837/graffik-gallery-ollie-cox?page=1&scrollTo=2268813

[stuckeyc]

Assume owner is also a member here.  Anybody care to share  username?

[mission]

Portabello
Is his username
He has scammed so many people
He will promise to make payments and apologise but he has no intention. Of paying anyone
He owes so many Artists Galleries and Dealers as well as private clients
Absolute classic case of Gallery taking what it can before going tits up

[shoottheglass]

Fuck you Mission! You are the biggest scammer going.

You had no luck selling the problem on with your so called "proceeds go to charity sales" so now you want all the sympathy and help from the forum. Not happening.

You have sold so many fakes on here over the years, I'm surprised you haven't been banned.

Pathetic!

I will say it again, Fuck you!

[kunstrasen]

Thanks for all the input and advice. Yes it’s the guys on Portobello who at least scammed me. From life experience I’d say if people scam one person they do it with others too.

[oaktree]

Wondered if there is any progress with this?

[Acme Thunderer]

Watch this video and share if you know people in London who can help out.

Good to see people take action into their own hands. 🙌

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7JYZLlIxzi

[kunstrasen]

May 19, 2024 11:42:52 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

Watch this video and share if you know people in London who can help out.

Good to see people take action into their own hands. 🙌

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7JYZLlIxzi

Thank you for posting this on here! Would be cool if a group of people would come together to retrieve some of the cash owed to have a little pub party and a good time together.

[Acme Thunderer]

May 20, 2024 9:46:21 GMT 1 kunstrasen said:

May 19, 2024 11:42:52 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

Watch this video and share if you know people in London who can help out.

Good to see people take action into their own hands. 🙌

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7JYZLlIxzi

Thank you for posting this on here! Would be cool if a group of people would come together to retrieve some of the cash owed to have a little pub party and a good time together.

A few people have messaged me to thank me for posting, so I’m sure there will be some extra support as it just takes a little momentum. Really hope you and others (as it sounds like a lot of people were affected) can get back what belongs to them. 🙌