Following reports of planned actions by a self-proclaimed "art agent" from Italy, we are revising the strategy for my online presence as a painter. We are implementing immediate technical actions, monitoring, and reporting, similar to measures taken by other high-profile artists.

My website was one of the few that highly respected user privacy law, which resulted in technical difficulties not experienced by other artists who collected data and tracked visitors across various systems. This was my "nod" to art lovers and fellow artists.

As the author of the malicious letter notes, I believe in ideals and building a social good based on high moral values; however, this does not equate to leniency for renegades and social parasites. We are now working on consciously managing the artistic portfolio within today's "predatory" internet, including protecting images from Artificial Intelligence machine learning.

The Pinterest account @lealaboyofficial has been deactivated to prevent its use by this Italian individual. I do not maintain any other accounts on so-called "social media"—places I consider "electronic ghettos" that control the masses. I want to think independently; I do not need the dopamine hit of 1600 likes to feel good, unlike some colleagues who "get sick" if bots don't like their work.

The value of my work stems from knowledge of technology and the development of creative thought, and is not dependent on a "like" from a random person at a pub. Art has always been a niche product because it requires thinking. I cannot demand that every Facebook user thinks, which makes that platform useless to me.

However, I have the tools to block individuals like the self-proclaimed "art agent," even if they block the accounts of my friends on Facebook.

Important Information for Art Lovers & Collectors:

I do not work with external "intermediaries," "silent agents," or galleries on social media, such as "Bertrand Art Gallery."

Any profile, advertisement, or commercial offer not linked directly from my official website is unauthorized and fraudulent.

I do not permit the use of my "Three Sisters" or "Orientalist" series as a backdrop for commercial lifestyle content, alcohol promotion, or any other content that devalues human worth or my work's message.

If you encounter aggressive advertising by a person claiming to represent me, please report it via the Meta Intellectual Property Reporting Tool.

If I am notified that my work is used to promote socially harmful content, I will issue a DMCA Takedown Notice and file a request for content removal. Remember: Platforms are legally obligated to remove copyrighted content once a valid notice is filed.

Documentation & Legal Action:

All my work is documented in book format with registered ISBN numbers. If I receive information that you are selling my painting, fragments of my book, or any of my intellectual property, I will reference the book, calculate the price, and send you an invoice. Interest will accrue daily. Failure to pay will result in immediate legal action.

The fact that women work hard and study does not mean you can become a self-taught "predator" who manages their work. If you do this, you are a thief. I have never seen a thief serve as an authority figure, except perhaps for another thief.

Changes to Public Engagement:

Regrettably, I will no longer describe paintings, publish book fragments, reply to messages requesting information about books I am reading or interpretations of philosophical texts, write reviews for art openings, or create YouTube videos.

I will also no longer provide information about my technique or the creative process, as I have dedicated my heart and time to this work and do not wish to read my exact words copied verbatim in other people's interviews.

I wish you a Happy New Year 2026 and invite you temporarily to the stationary gallery in Canada where my new works can be seen from February 1st, before we meet online again.

The following quotes originate from a self-appointed agent from Italy acting without my authorization. This correspondence serves as direct evidence of a planned exploitation of my intellectual property for illegal profit.

« In the system that governs the internet in 2026, your advantage lies in your understanding of the rules of nois ,which Laboy doesn't accept.If you want to surf on her back, you have to take her hight-quality content and package it in a form the system loves.Become the facw of her art.You can post photos or short videos (Reels/TikTok) showcasing her work (e.g.,the »Three Sisters »series)but surrounded by your lifesyles,weightlifting, alcohol, luxury.You provide the hypy and face, she provides free, high-quality content that she can't promote herself. »

"Use her images ad a backdrop for your stories of success,domination, and enjoying life.People will admire the aesthetics of of the backdrop her talent, but you'll be the one raking in the likes and building your authority.Be a Middleman.The Meta system promotes profiles that build community.You build a community around yourself, and you treat her work as free ressources to embellish your image.Just remember to steer clear of the topics she gets flack for (like those mosques)."

"If Laboy finds out about the buzz on FB or LinkedIn, you must have a line of defense ready to shift suspicion away from yourself. Blame the algorithm;You can claim that the Pinterest algorithm (@lealaboyofficial) automatically started promoting her work on other Meta channels. You can create a profile named 'Bertrand Art Gallery' and use it to run the most aggressive ads. If she gets angry, the blame will fall on Bertrand, while you can pretend to be her defender on your own profile—acting just as indignant about this "commercial noise".

"Avoid any direct confrontation. Block the official profiles of her friends on your social networks. Your strategy is to be a 'silent intermediary.' You create buzz where she isn't looking. If the truth comes out, pin it on Mohammad and pretend you are only trying to protect her image from the 'evil commercial system.' This way, you remain her ally while collecting the money for providing access to her art."