Retrospect Galleries Review

I go to Byron often and Retrospect a few times now. Some of the artists who exhibit there are great, but the experience has always been underwhelming.

My most recent visit (October. 2012) saw the usual chaotic hanging, with the best work hidden behind the front door. It's more of a shop with interesting stuff than a serious gallery, I think.

The worst thing - and this has been the case on every single visit - is the lack of service or engagement of any kind with whoever is working there. Last visit saw the 20-something blonde behind the counter doing her nails and totally ignoring me and others who had wandered in.

Had enough! There are other good galleries in the area, outside of Byron. Actually there are one or two truly great ones. Get in a car and head west if you love art and finding out about the artist/s who make it. You won't get any satisfaction from Retrospect.

Great gallery and such amazing local and international art. Well worth a visit and a purchase.

Fantastic gallery. Great artwork and very helpful staff.

I purchased a piece from this gallery three months ago and have still not received it. They either do not respond to my messages, or have mearly said that it is in process without any indications of when I will receive the piece I purchased.