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People along the line and beyond

People along the line and beyond

This year is the 10th year of photomonth, an annual event in east london, showcasing photography from the UK and overseas along with lectures on the meaning and influence of photojournalism. This year there is a focus on portraiture and exhibits vary from the familiar faces of the locals from…

New Shonibare work against cuts

New Shonibare work against cuts

Artist Yinka Shonibare, who lives and works in London’s East End,…

The anti-design festival

The anti-design festival

After seven glorious years, The London Design Festival has now produced an…

The Deptford X art festival is here!

The Deptford X art festival is here!

The Deptford X art festival returns this year from 24 September to 3 October. The lead artist and Deptford local, Mark Titchner has created the theme for this year’s festival which is “Grand and spectacular, ephemeral or concealed, art qualified and created by daily life.” This ‘everyday’ concept has been…

Around the world in 28000 photos

Around the world in 28000 photos

The Old Truman Brewery is attempting to break a world record by exhibiting photos from every country on earth, collected in just 80 days. The exhibition, aptly named around the world in 80 days, seeks to collect holiday snaps and professional photos from all 198 countries of the globe before…

Rich Mix arts centre wins reprieve with £2.5m cash boost from Tower Hamlets

Rich Mix arts centre wins reprieve with £2.5m cash boost from Tower Hamlets

Hopes were raised today for the future of East London arts centre Rich Mix, which is to get a £2.5m boost from Tower Hamlets Council in an effort to solve its troubled financial situation.…

Field Day: lots of sunshine, less magic

Field Day: lots of sunshine, less magic

For those of you who missed out on the Field Day festival, here’s an easy guide to recreating it: Queue for an hour to pay £30 to get into a public park. Join another queue. Pay £4 for a can of beer. Drink it. Re-join queue.…

A Child From Everywhere

A Child From Everywhere

Photographer and writer Caroline Irby spent fifteen months finding,…

East London line connects culture

East London line connects culture

It is time to get on the East London line and experience some culture.…

Brockley to Revolution Square

Brockley to Revolution Square

A young amateur film-maker from Lewisham is to have his first feature…