I took the landlord to see Canvas & Cream afterwards to look at the art work and the space (including skylights) that make it work as a small gallery as well as cafe. He was impressed that Charles Saatchi had visited (and brought the whole collection).
I’m not going to share the name of the person looking at this as a possible business but she has experience of the art business in South East London. It does sound like a good addition to the high street, even without a giant walrus mural.
After he told me that I’d been blown out of the water by this prospective artist/dealer buyer 10 days ago, I [begrudgingly] offered my congratulations before dragging him down Havelock Walk where we also had a brief chat with David Mach. So, after your tour as well, he’s properly well acquainted with the artistic soul of the town now.