Another communnity mural was commissioned by Clapton Girls school in 2011 pic: Art Review

Artists in Hackney are being offered the chance to transform a blank wall in front of Hackney Central Station into an artwork depicting their own feelings about the borough.

The wall currently provides a rather depressing welcome to the pedestrianised high street outside the station. Hackney Council have collaborated with charity Groundwork London to provide one lucky artist with the opportunity to continue the trend of urban art in the area. (more…)

Pic: Tillie Cox

Inspired by the success of previous designer and good cause collaborations, Hackney Council have commissioned some of London’s design talent to create bags for them.

The canvas shopping bags will be given to those who collect enough tokens from market stalls and independent shops. Every pound spent gets you one token, and you will need ten to redeem your bag.

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pic: oae.co.uk

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment performed to enraptured crowds in an intimate gig at The Amersham Arms last night. (more…)

Pic: Neeraj Shrivastava

Three up-and-coming artists have come together to display a diverse collection of artwork at Stoke Newington Library Gallery in Hackney. (more…)

Kojo with celebrity fan Simon Webbe and others Pic: Adelle Kalakouti

Hackney comedian Kojo returned to his home stage last weekend to perform his sell out show, ‘Live and Kicking’.  It was the 32 year-old’s first solo outing in five years and the comic did not disappoint. (more…)

'Your sadness is drunk' Pic: Zarina Bhimji / Whitechapel Gallery

An exhibition by British artist Zarina Bhimji has been launched at Whitechapel gallery. (more…)

Mint Vintage pic: Mint Vintage

A second boutique vintage clothes shop is due to open on Stoke Newington High Street as East End fashion spreads north.  (more…)

Folly for a flyover pic: Connor Walsh (Flickr)

A temporary construction set up in Hackney Wick last summer has been nominated in the architecture category of the Design of the Year Awards. (more…)

Francesca Panetta at work pic: Hackney Podcast

Online docu-drama, Wild Hackney, has been nominated for best use of song and best online only audio drama in the first ever BBC Audio Drama Awards. (more…)

Now in its 9th year, the annual London Short Film Festival is back in town with its eclectic mix of short, but very sweet, screenings.

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