Carpenters Workshop Gallery denies sexual misconduct and financial ethics allegations from former employees
Carpenters Workshop Gallery is facing accusations of sexual misconduct and dubious business practices, according to Air Mail. An inquiry found that the gallery compensated artists below the typical 50% commission and neglected to cover expenses. Claims also include altering sales invoices and marketing multiple editions as one-of-a-kind pieces. Co-founder Loïc Le Gaillard is accused of choosing female interns based on looks, inappropriate interactions, and possessing a cabinet of sex toys in his office. Established in 2006 by Le Gaillard and Julien Lombrail, the gallery has locations in Paris, London, New York, and Los Angeles. On June 14, the gallery refuted all claims, attributing them to a commercial conflict.
Key facts
- Carpenters Workshop Gallery faces allegations of sexual misconduct and questionable business ethics
- Allegations reported by Air Mail based on anonymous interviews with former employees and artists
- Gallery accused of paying artists less than standard 50% commission and not reimbursing expenses
- Additional claims include invoice manipulation and selling editions as unique works
- Co-founder Loïc Le Gaillard accused of selecting interns by appearance and inappropriate behavior
- Gallery founded in 2006 by Loïc Le Gaillard and Julien Lombrail, operates in four cities
- Gallery opened $37.5 million London club space in Pembroke Hall in 2023
- Gallery denied allegations on June 14, citing commercial dispute and legal proceedings
Entities
Artists
- Loïc Le Gaillard
- Julien Lombrail
- Mary Agnew
- Brad Pitt
- Tom Ford
- John Legend
Institutions
- Carpenters Workshop Gallery
- Air Mail
- ARTnews
- The Art Newspaper
Locations
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- Pembroke Hall
- North Kensington