Jealous North has been open for nearly 15 years, but now the gallery will be relocating its staff to its Hackney headquarters

A Crouch End gallery is set to close its doors after 15 years on the high street.

Jealous North was founded by Jacquie Ryle and Dario Illari in 2008 and has hosted exhibitions by artists including Dave Buonaguidi and Adam Bridgland.

Now, the gallery is relocating to its headquarters in Shoreditch, where all Crouch End staff will continue to work.

Jacquie and Dario said: “The past 15 years have been an absolute whirlwind in our vibrant community! When we started out, we never expected to achieve such incredible success. Back in the early days, we embraced a rebellious spirit and shook things up with unconventional artworks like ‘Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead’ (following Margaret Thatcher’s death) and ‘Tamiflu Hankies’. Not everyone was a fan of our unique approach, but we stayed true to our sense of humour, pushing boundaries, and starting conversations.

“Making the tough call to close the Crouch End gallery was no easy feat. However, our amazing team will be merging at our headquarters in Shoreditch. This move will allow us to collaborate seamlessly and become an unstoppable force!

“To all the incredible customers in Crouch End, we are eternally grateful for your support and enthusiasm, which have been the driving force behind our passion throughout the years. We will dearly miss the countless conversations, shared experiences, and friendships that blossomed within those walls – but please do visit us at Jealous East (only a bus and tube journey away)!

“Our time at Jealous Gallery in Crouch End has been truly exceptional. We have witnessed first-hand the power of art, with artists flourishing, new talents emerging, and ideas taking flight. The memories we have created here will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts.”

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