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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by jonpud on Jul 7, 2008 12:47:12 GMT 1, I'm assuming a most of you will have hears by now but the Aquarium Gallery is due to close on Christmas Eve, at which point all unsold work will be destroyed and discontinued, regardless of the numbers sold in the print run!
So is the credit crunch biting? Is it because too many 'Artists' have jumped on the bandwagon and watered the Urban scene down too much? Is it because it is easier to open up an online gallery without the need for an expensive shop front overhead?
What do you think? 
I'm assuming a most of you will have hears by now but the Aquarium Gallery is due to close on Christmas Eve, at which point all unsold work will be destroyed and discontinued, regardless of the numbers sold in the print run! So is the credit crunch biting? Is it because too many 'Artists' have jumped on the bandwagon and watered the Urban scene down too much? Is it because it is easier to open up an online gallery without the need for an expensive shop front overhead? What do you think? |
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eddiedangerous
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by eddiedangerous on Jul 7, 2008 12:53:35 GMT 1, I'm assuming a most of you will have hears by now but the Aquarium Gallery is due to close on Christmas Eve, at which point all unsold work will be destroyed and discontinued, regardless of the numbers sold in the print run! So is the [glow=red,2,300]credit crunch[/glow] biting? Is it because too many 'Artists' have jumped on the [glow=red,2,300]bandwagon[/glow] and [glow=red,2,300]watered[/glow] the Urban scene [glow=red,2,300]down[/glow] too much? Is it because it is easier to open up an [glow=red,2,300]online[/glow] gallery without the need for an expensive shop front overhead? What do you think?
i think the same as you pud.
i mean we're all really wannabe acorises!
(acoris...of the andipa family btw!! ;D)
I'm assuming a most of you will have hears by now but the Aquarium Gallery is due to close on Christmas Eve, at which point all unsold work will be destroyed and discontinued, regardless of the numbers sold in the print run! So is the [glow=red,2,300]credit crunch[/glow] biting? Is it because too many 'Artists' have jumped on the [glow=red,2,300]bandwagon[/glow] and [glow=red,2,300]watered[/glow] the Urban scene [glow=red,2,300]down[/glow] too much? Is it because it is easier to open up an [glow=red,2,300]online[/glow] gallery without the need for an expensive shop front overhead? What do you think? i think the same as you pud. i mean we're all really wannabe acorises! (acoris...of the andipa family btw!! ;D) |
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by funster on Jul 7, 2008 12:54:17 GMT 1, To a degree TLSG should be taken out of the equation, as it was personal destruction rather than business destruction that was to blame. However, it can't be ignored that certainly money is getting tighter whilst overheads on business premises - in all guises (business rates, electricity, staff costs etc etc) - are getting higher and higher.
To a degree TLSG should be taken out of the equation, as it was personal destruction rather than business destruction that was to blame. However, it can't be ignored that certainly money is getting tighter whilst overheads on business premises - in all guises (business rates, electricity, staff costs etc etc) - are getting higher and higher.
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eddiedangerous
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by eddiedangerous on Jul 7, 2008 12:55:01 GMT 1, but maybe its just the market adjusting itself as the urban scene gets closer to the mainstream?
but maybe its just the market adjusting itself as the urban scene gets closer to the mainstream?
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by slowmo on Jul 7, 2008 13:00:29 GMT 1, I reckon it could be a good thing, time for finding warehouses and hosting illegal parties with art to buy on the walls. Or maybe even setting up round your nans and shoving it up there instead, she can even lay on some tea and cakes.
Definitely getting old as I think I prefer the second option.
I reckon it could be a good thing, time for finding warehouses and hosting illegal parties with art to buy on the walls. Or maybe even setting up round your nans and shoving it up there instead, she can even lay on some tea and cakes.
Definitely getting old as I think I prefer the second option.
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stickee
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by stickee on Jul 7, 2008 13:05:18 GMT 1, A real shame - I blame STOT21stCPlanB  
stot21stplanb IS the owner........
A real shame - I blame STOT21stCPlanB stot21stplanb IS the owner........ |
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jusdeep
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by jusdeep on Jul 7, 2008 13:05:22 GMT 1, Tea and scones at the next Pure Evil /Pearly King and Queens AGM
Tea and scones at the next Pure Evil /Pearly King and Queens AGM
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romanywg
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by romanywg on Jul 7, 2008 13:06:28 GMT 1, I wouldn't have thought this was due to any of the above. Steve has probably just got fed up and wants to move on. He will still be around in some form or another. Remember AMUTI is still going to be there.
I wouldn't have thought this was due to any of the above. Steve has probably just got fed up and wants to move on. He will still be around in some form or another. Remember AMUTI is still going to be there.
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by Daniel Silk on Jul 7, 2008 13:09:49 GMT 1, I wouldn't have thought this was due to any of the above. Steve has probably just got fed up and wants to move on. He will still be around in some form or another. Remember AMUTI is still going to be there.
Yeah, I would imagine its more of a new name and change of direction  lets hope so!
I wouldn't have thought this was due to any of the above. Steve has probably just got fed up and wants to move on. He will still be around in some form or another. Remember AMUTI is still going to be there. Yeah, I would imagine its more of a new name and change of direction lets hope so! |
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by top on Jul 7, 2008 13:31:31 GMT 1, Its all part of the 'pick'em up..drop them down' (same as the artists) market at the moment, after all, its a business and if you cant make it work (or get the desired interest) ..then failure will lead to financial ruin and of course..closure
The good galleries (or is that financially stable..or have 'desired artists of the moment' ??) will see it through imo
Its all part of the 'pick'em up..drop them down' (same as the artists) market at the moment, after all, its a business and if you cant make it work (or get the desired interest) ..then failure will lead to financial ruin and of course..closure
The good galleries (or is that financially stable..or have 'desired artists of the moment' ??) will see it through imo
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by dmandpenfold on Jul 7, 2008 13:43:03 GMT 1, apart from TLSG "which isn't counted due to self destruction" then is this the only place we know of closing down and that's not until Christmas eve?? If that's the case they are hardly about to go insolvent as that's about 5-1/2 months off, must be some other reason..i dont think credit crunch etc has got anything to do with it, there are always business opening and closing for many reasons - 'one swallow does not a summer make'
apart from TLSG "which isn't counted due to self destruction" then is this the only place we know of closing down and that's not until Christmas eve?? If that's the case they are hardly about to go insolvent as that's about 5-1/2 months off, must be some other reason..i dont think credit crunch etc has got anything to do with it, there are always business opening and closing for many reasons - 'one swallow does not a summer make'
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by fullproof on Jul 7, 2008 13:51:02 GMT 1, 'You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead'
'You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead'
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funster
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by funster on Jul 7, 2008 14:01:55 GMT 1, apart from TLSG "which isn't counted due to self destruction" then is this the only place we know of closing down and that's not until Christmas eve?? If that's the case they are hardly about to go insolvent as that's about 5-1/2 months off, must be some other reason..i dont think credit crunch etc has got anything to do with it, there are always business opening and closing for many reasons - 'one swallow does not a summer make'
Yes, this is a better way to say what I was thinking  although I do think a certain amount of financial astuteness is needed at the moment
apart from TLSG "which isn't counted due to self destruction" then is this the only place we know of closing down and that's not until Christmas eve?? If that's the case they are hardly about to go insolvent as that's about 5-1/2 months off, must be some other reason..i dont think credit crunch etc has got anything to do with it, there are always business opening and closing for many reasons - 'one swallow does not a summer make' Yes, this is a better way to say what I was thinking although I do think a certain amount of financial astuteness is needed at the moment |
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by jonpud on Jul 7, 2008 14:52:22 GMT 1, apart from TLSG "which isn't counted due to self destruction" then is this the only place we know of closing down and that's not until Christmas eve?? If that's the case they are hardly about to go insolvent as that's about 5-1/2 months off, must be some other reason..i dont think credit crunch etc has got anything to do with it, there are always business opening and closing for many reasons - 'one swallow does not a summer make'
I didn't say they were going bankrupt?
Here's the full Email, might shed a little more light! I especially like the bit where he states that he is delighted to tell us he is closing and he would close today if he could!
Hello All,
IT'S OUR 5th BIRTHDAY
5 years ago the aquarium opened it's doors to the public for the first time. To celebrate this momentous occasion we're releasing Jamie Reid's NO FEELINGS as a Pop Edition and, as a special gift he's signing the first 100. These are now available to buy at the same price as a regular pop edition. Click here to order yours now.
www.theaquariumonline.co.uk/acatalog/Pop_Editions.html
WEโRE CLOSING
I also have great delight in telling you that after 5 years of hard slog and almost slave-like devotion to the world's cultural needs, I'll be closing the aquarium at the end of the year. For poetic reasons I'd have liked to have closed today - as the unplanned 5 year plan is up - but due to very dull financial and legal reasons we have to remain open until Christmas Eve 2008. This will be our last day of trading and after that all aquarium editions will be deleted and all unsold stock will be destroyed.
I will then move to the country to spearhead a new movement in cutting edge rural art as well as starting a private lady's and gentlemen's club for art, leisure and the disruptive betterment of culture somewhere near here in the heart of the big city.
Until then it will be business as usual.
Coming soon:
Some new fake Banksy's and the start of the Rural Art Scene
STOT21stCplanB change of name SHOCK
A Jamie Reid exhibition of new paintings, stained glass and new series of retro prints
Good old fashioned insanity and pamphleteering from the Son of Art
Ultra violent animation shorts and sculptures from jCauty&Son
Best,
Steve
apart from TLSG "which isn't counted due to self destruction" then is this the only place we know of closing down and that's not until Christmas eve?? If that's the case they are hardly about to go insolvent as that's about 5-1/2 months off, must be some other reason..i dont think credit crunch etc has got anything to do with it, there are always business opening and closing for many reasons - 'one swallow does not a summer make' I didn't say they were going bankrupt? Here's the full Email, might shed a little more light! I especially like the bit where he states that he is delighted to tell us he is closing and he would close today if he could! Hello All, IT'S OUR 5th BIRTHDAY 5 years ago the aquarium opened it's doors to the public for the first time. To celebrate this momentous occasion we're releasing Jamie Reid's NO FEELINGS as a Pop Edition and, as a special gift he's signing the first 100. These are now available to buy at the same price as a regular pop edition. Click here to order yours now. www.theaquariumonline.co.uk/acatalog/Pop_Editions.html WEโRE CLOSING I also have great delight in telling you that after 5 years of hard slog and almost slave-like devotion to the world's cultural needs, I'll be closing the aquarium at the end of the year. For poetic reasons I'd have liked to have closed today - as the unplanned 5 year plan is up - but due to very dull financial and legal reasons we have to remain open until Christmas Eve 2008. This will be our last day of trading and after that all aquarium editions will be deleted and all unsold stock will be destroyed. I will then move to the country to spearhead a new movement in cutting edge rural art as well as starting a private lady's and gentlemen's club for art, leisure and the disruptive betterment of culture somewhere near here in the heart of the big city. Until then it will be business as usual. Coming soon: Some new fake Banksy's and the start of the Rural Art Scene STOT21stCplanB change of name SHOCK A Jamie Reid exhibition of new paintings, stained glass and new series of retro prints Good old fashioned insanity and pamphleteering from the Son of Art Ultra violent animation shorts and sculptures from jCauty&Son Best, Steve |
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by Sacked... on Jul 7, 2008 16:49:25 GMT 1, Mayb it's because James Cauty seems to be having a re-think at the moment and has shut down the CNDP.Cauty was The Aquariums biggest star and allledgedly the highest selling print artist in the world (I dont think his other artists sold in large amounts & so who's gonna fill the financial gap ?) Perhaps Steve has decided to change direction because of this & down size.
Mayb it's because James Cauty seems to be having a re-think at the moment and has shut down the CNDP.Cauty was The Aquariums biggest star and allledgedly the highest selling print artist in the world (I dont think his other artists sold in large amounts & so who's gonna fill the financial gap ?) Perhaps Steve has decided to change direction because of this & down size.
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by welshboy on Jul 8, 2008 9:03:42 GMT 1, James who!
James who!
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by Neverwork on Jul 8, 2008 10:12:30 GMT 1, they've been talking about shutting up shop for ages now, nothing to do with c crunch etc last i heard they were wanting to spend more time on their own artworks and other projects.
they've been talking about shutting up shop for ages now, nothing to do with c crunch etc last i heard they were wanting to spend more time on their own artworks and other projects.
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Another Gallery Closing!!!, by gbh on Jul 8, 2008 12:37:42 GMT 1, I reckon it could be a good thing, time for finding warehouses and hosting illegal parties with art to buy on the walls. Or maybe even setting up round your nans and shoving it up there instead, she can even lay on some tea and cakes. Definitely getting old as I think I prefer the second option.
funny.. there is a bunch of us down here in Sydney planning exactly that right now (the illegal warehouse with art for sale, not the cuppa and bikkies)
I reckon it could be a good thing, time for finding warehouses and hosting illegal parties with art to buy on the walls. Or maybe even setting up round your nans and shoving it up there instead, she can even lay on some tea and cakes. Definitely getting old as I think I prefer the second option. funny.. there is a bunch of us down here in Sydney planning exactly that right now (the illegal warehouse with art for sale, not the cuppa and bikkies) |
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lets hope so! 
although I do think a certain amount of financial astuteness is needed at the moment 
