Royal College of Art students mull court case over damaged works

The Royal College of Art says it will offer "limited compensation" to students who can prove their art works or equipment were damaged or lost in studio clear outs last summer.

The RCA students' union has counted 132 students who could be eligible but some students are considering legal action to recuperate full costs.

Students were asked to search through hundreds of boxes to find their items in September. The students say no inventory was taken, with items from different studios mixed together and some students sent the wrong work.

RCA says it is working with the "small number of students" who have contacted the institution.

Arabella Hope, who is leading the campaign to hold the university to account, an estimated £20,000 work of work created over 14 years. 

“The whole thing has been utterly depressing,” she said. “I feel so sad and listless because it’s so much work, and all my materials for making work.”