Arts Archive

Women dominate Goldsmiths Prize shortlist

This year’s Goldsmiths Prize shortlist has been announced, featuring novels exploring topics from redemption, identity, the process of upheaval, and …

by Isabelle Flora Clark/ September 28, 2016/ Arts/

Protesters dance through Hackney in bid to save Passing Clouds music venue from developers

Thousands of people marched and danced through Hackney on Saturday in a bid to secure the future of the former …

by Solomon Elliott/ September 19, 2016/ Arts, Hackney, Music/

Thousands flock to Tower Hamlets to enjoy colourful Bengali celebration

Thousands of people descended on Weavers Field on Sunday to attend the Boishakhi Mela Bengali Festival. The colourful event, which has …

by Imogen Pemberton/ August 2, 2016/ Arts, Events, Lead Stories, Music, People, Summer, Tower Hamlets/

New play is a celebration of life and deaf culture

People of the Eye, the new performance from The Deaf and Hearing Ensemble, should come with a warning. Caution: this …

by Joanna Turner/ June 9, 2016/ Arts, Features, Reviews/

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt: Croydon entrepreneur launches fashion brand

He founded Croydon Tech City in 2012 and over the past four years, born-and-bred Croydoner Jonny Rose has seen it grow …

by Sophianne Morrissey/ June 5, 2016/ Arts, Croydon, Features, General Features, Local News, Society/

Deptford Cinema faces bankruptcy over council bill

Deptford locals are desperately fighting to save their volunteer-run cinema, a community project in a derelict car body workshop on …

by Eir Nolsoe/ May 27, 2016/ Arts, Lewisham, News, Society/

Field Day anniversary to be celebrated with limited edition beer

The annual Field Day festival in Victoria Park, Hackney, is marking its 10th anniversary with a limited edition beer in …

by Anna Soerensen/ May 22, 2016/ Arts, Hackney, Health, Local News, Music/

Austerity Bites: Food Exhibition opens in Lewisham

Anthropologists have collaborated with local primary schools, community kitchens and restaurants in an exhibition to explore food in Lewisham. The …

by Matilda Keywood/ May 19, 2016/ Arts, Lewisham, Local News, Uncategorized/

Kojey Radical: The up and coming poet, artist and musician

  Kojey Radical, 23, is a London based poet, musician and mixed media visual artist. Born and raised in artsy …

by Itunu Michelle Oduwole-Aigbogun/ May 19, 2016/ Arts, Arts Features, Hackney, Music, Uncategorized/

Fans say goodbye to EastEnders’ Peggy Mitchell after an emotional final performance

Viewers of the BBC soap opera EastEnders tuned in last night (May 17) to watch Barbara Windsor’s last performance as …

by Shima Begum/ May 18, 2016/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, Uncategorized/

An unfamiliar Sikh Festival debuts in Tower Hamlets

The Holla Mahalla Sikh festival in Bethnal Green on Saturday (May 14) showcased some of the many rituals traditionally performed …

by Shima Begum/ May 15, 2016/ Arts, Arts Features, Local News, Music, Reviews, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Croydon art gallery aims to tackle mental illness

If, as Shadow Minister for Mental Health Luciana Berger suggests, community art projects are “the glue within our communities”, then …

by David Cartwright/ May 12, 2016/ Arts, Croydon, Health, Local News, Society/

£150,000 of funding to be given to youth groups in Hackney

Projects aimed at helping young people in Hackney are being invited to apply for grants totalling £150,000. The Youth Opportunity …

by Rebecca-May Honeybone/ May 11, 2016/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, Society/

Deptford hairstylists turn to crowdfunding after eviction notice

A hairdressing duo are turning to crowdfunding to secure a new home after being evicted from the caravan they have …

by Rebekah Jade Ebony Stancliffe/ May 10, 2016/ Arts, Business, Lewisham, Local News, Society/

Bengali community remembers Altab Ali’s murder through new play

“The Altab Ali Story” by playwright Julie Begum, is nothing if not an eye opener. It is shockingly revealing to …

by Jordan-Louise Langshaw/ May 5, 2016/ Arts, Reviews, Tower Hamlets/

Film to highlight positive side of New Addington estate

An aspiring film maker is calling on the residents of Croydon’s New Addington estate to tell their positive stories about …

by Rebekah Jade Ebony Stancliffe/ April 28, 2016/ Arts, Croydon, Local News, News/

Lord Puttnam opens Goldsmiths’ Curzon cinema with new film

Oscar-winning film producer Lord David Puttnam gave a taste of his new movie on Monday at the official opening of Goldsmiths’ …

by ELL Admin/ March 16, 2016/ Arts, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News, Videos/

Idris Elba hosts gala screening at Hackney Picturehouse

Hackney-born Hollywood star Idris Elba hosted the UK gala screening of Disney’ s new animated film Zootropolis at Hackney Picturehouse …

by Nairomi Alice Eriksson/ March 9, 2016/ Arts, Hackney, News/

Annual Lewisham Festival kicks off

Schoolchildren from across Lewisham will be showcasing their dance moves at an arts festival this month. The seventh annual Lewisham …

by Feride Sahin/ March 7, 2016/ Arts, Events, Lewisham, Music/

Competition to fulfill young musicians’ dreams

A competition to give young people a route into the music industry has been set up in Lewisham. To enter …

by Feride Sahin/ March 5, 2016/ Arts, Lewisham, Music, News, Society/

Canary Wharf’s first Hindu festival a success

Londoners swarmed to Canary Wharf‘s first Hindu festival at the Docklands Sailing and Water Sports Centre on Saturday. Around 1000 …

by ELL Admin/ March 1, 2016/ Arts, Music, News, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney-born director wins Oscar for Amy documentary

Amy Winehouse. Pic: Wikipedia Commons Hackney-born director Asif Kapadia won an Oscar last night at the 88th Academy Awards ceremony …

by Isabelle Flora Clark/ February 29, 2016/ Arts, Hackney, Music, News/

Fairfield Halls to close this summer despite protest

by Alexandra Elizabeth Wilson/ February 28, 2016/ Arts, Croydon, Lead Stories, News/

New currency for Hackney’s homeless launched

A new currency has been launched for Hackney’s homeless with help from graffiti artist, Stik. The London-based artist has designed …

by Jordan-Louise Langshaw/ February 28, 2016/ Arts, Hackney, Housing, News/

The artist boosting Croydon’s creative scene

Tucked away by the service entrance to Centrale Shopping Centre, on Keeley Road in Croydon, you’ll find Turf; a not-for-profit …

by Annie Gouk/ February 20, 2016/ Arts, Features, People/

Community projects compete to win funding

A project supporting autistic children, a scheme to help people with their IT skills, an activity helping children connect with …

by Sophianne Morrissey/ February 20, 2016/ Arts, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Society/

Croydon joins in LGBT month celebrations

February is UK LGBT month and Croydon is no exception, hosting many events which will celebrate the culture and achievements of the …

by Matilda Keywood/ February 19, 2016/ Arts, Croydon, Events, Society/

Films for Food raises a feast for deprived east London

Two documentary film makers raised donations  for Tower Hamlets foodbanks by showing short films for free – in exchange for …

by Shima Begum/ February 19, 2016/ Arts, Society, Tower Hamlets/

Young creatives take over arts centre for skills week

Bethnal Green’s Rich Mix arts centre has teamed up with youth arts agency, Industry In The Streets, for the return …

by Billie Justine Monnier-Stokes/ February 17, 2016/ Arts, Music, Society, Tower Hamlets/

24- hour ‘Recorderthon’ by young musicians

An award-winning group of musicians will be staging a 24-hour marathon performance next weekend to raise money to buy a …

by Jooyoon Kim/ February 13, 2016/ Arts, Education, Hackney, Music/

First World War exhibition at Hackney Museum

An exhibition called ‘The Art of War: Posters and Propaganda from the First World War’ will open in Hackney Museum …

by Jooyoon Kim/ February 10, 2016/ Arts, Events, Hackney, News, Upcoming/

London Short Film Festival screening at Goldsmiths

Film fans at Goldsmiths, University of London, were once again treated to an evening of captivating short films at a …

by Jungho Choi/ January 29, 2016/ Arts, Lewisham/

Final countdown for Winter Lights in Canary Wharf

Crowds have been braving the freezing temperatures to get a last glance at a fascinating light exhibition in Canary Wharf, …

by Hsin-Jui Lin/ January 21, 2016/ Arts, Society/

Annie Leibovitz exhibition kicks off world tour in Wapping

Adele, Taylor Swift, Amy Schumer and Misty Copeland are just some of the influential women featured in an exhibition of …

by Andrea Elsie Polanco/ January 20, 2016/ Arts, Tower Hamlets/

Interview with curator Tamar Clarke-Brown

“I didn’t really see my race as something that was a normal discussion. It was something for the home and …

by Lamees Altalebi/ January 20, 2016/ Arts, Arts Features, Education, Events, People, Reviews, Society/

Americana short film festival

America in all its “greatness, virtues and contradictions” is the subject for a series of short films, taking place at …

by Nina Lecourt/ January 19, 2016/ Arts, Arts Features, Events, Society, Upcoming, What's On This Week/

Artist and Goldsmiths graduate Julian Opie lights up London

An installation by Goldsmiths graduate and leading British artist, Julian Opie, was one of the artistic creations from more than …

by Simisola Jasmine Jolaoso/ January 18, 2016/ Arts, Arts Features, Events, News, People, Society, What's On This Week/

Half Moon Theatre flourishes with fresh funding

Half Moon Theatre in Limehouse has been given £46,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund for its project, Stages of Half …

by Amanda Rooney/ January 15, 2016/ Arts, Local News, News/

What’s on this week

 

by Jude Jweihan/ January 13, 2016/ Arts, What's On This Week/

Goldsmiths and the silver screen: a new cinema for Lewisham after 15 years

Lewisham’s film fans will once again have a local cinema, thanks to a new partnership between Goldsmiths College, University of …

by Tom Bateman/ January 12, 2016/ Arts, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/