6 MAY 1995, Page 34

Voice of reason

Sir: I have to write and say congratulations on the art column by Giles Auty (Arts, 25 March). Like many dealers who find them- selves working a six-day week and long hours to stay in the race, his is a voice of intelligence and common sense.

This week there are rags all over the floor at the Serpentine Gallery, blank canvases still get a full page in the Independent, and one has to ask why so much time is wasted on the promotion of the unacceptable.

Roy Miles

Roy Miles Gallery, 29 Bruton Street, London W1