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“The Hackney that I live in and the Hackney of Waking are exactly the same place to me”: Helen Richardson on her debut novel
Helen’s life has changed, but she has to remind herself that it has. “I’ve been asking myself why,” she says after pausing to think. Despite what she may feel, Helen
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Threads Exhibition at the Espacio Gallery, Bethnal Green Road
Espacio Gallery’s art exhibition ‘Threads’, located on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch, coincided with International Women’s Month, and showcased work from 45 different artists, across the mediums of photography, sculpture,
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Word on the Street: How Basquiat Conquered the Art World
Street art launched the career of Jean-Michel Basquiat, but in his quest for glory, did he forget the essence of what made him unique? Jessie Williams investigates… On the way
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‘Claiming A New Place On Earth’ – Refugee Charity Breaking Barriers Holds Exhibition In Shoreditch
Tucked away down a quiet side street in Shoreditch, a unique display of art suddenly appears out of nowhere. Set up in an open room at the Protein Studios is
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Review: The Lumen Prize Exhibition at Espacio Gallery
With many of the contestants’ work set to be showcased at the Threads exhibition starting today, Atina Dimitrova casts our minds back to April with a retrospective on the Espacio
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Insta-Initiative: Combining Social Media and Charity in Shoreditch
Atina Dimitrova reveals how a group of creative Londoners recently staged a ‘silent auction’ in Shoreditch, and why they’re planning to launch new art workshops in the weeks ahead. Generosity?
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Review: ‘One Last Thing (For Now)’
Althea Theatre is presenting wartime stories inspired by love letters at the Old Red Lion Theatre this month in a new play by Lilac Yosiphon. Vera Mikusch delivers her verdict…
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Vinyl Heaven is a Place on Earth
The weekend of March 11-12 saw the debut of a new record fair at Hackney Flea Market, one brimming with the works of beloved classic artists in vinyl form. Our
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From Strip Clubs to the Olympics: Investigating the Art of Pole
Pavlena Todorova reveals how local fitness clubs are working to change perceptions of pole dancing from a sleazy profession to a global sport… Trends and habits are changing rapidly in
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East London’s Top 7 Must-Try Pancake Day Experiences
Angela Locatelli reveals the seven East London restaurants whose pancake recipes are sure to make your Shrove Tuesday a sweet and savoury delight… At this time of year, it’s not
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