Art & Design
Turning the spotlight on Hackney's botanical and textile history
Light projections, music and an interactive trail celebrate borough’s little known roots as a haven for exotic plant life and textiles
Read More'That's me in the painting' – how Stik became a street art icon
His trademark figures have become part of the furniture in East London. Now a new book charts the evolution of Stik’s unique, highly politicised style
Read MoreThe Fantasy of Representation at Beers Contemporary – art review
Some clichéd content is the Achilles heel of an otherwise striking exhibition at Beers Contemporary on representational art
Read MoreElite architects rally round to save Robin Hood Gardens
Bid to save neglected social housing development in Poplar threatened by the wrecking ball
Read MoreArt review – Jazz by Thierry Noir: instrumental street artist comes to East London
Graffiti artist famed for painting the Berlin Wall is back in East London with a new exhibition about another rebellious art form: jazz
Read MoreExhibition charts the punk history of Woodberry Down
Ex-squatters take on the regeneration of the Woodberry Down Estate
Read MoreAppeal for artists to paint Lea Bridge Road mural
Park authority wants to initiate ‘community rejuvenation project’ to transform graffitied underpass
Read MoreMayor of Tower Hamlets John Biggs gives hope to Rich Mix
Arts organisation hopes election of John Biggs will prove decisive in financial feud with council
Read MoreBorn to RUN: street artist becomes a political animal
Street artist RUN is showing how the recent election result can serve as artistic inspiration
Read MoreSarah Muirhead gets physical at Leyden gallery with Bonded exhibition
Exhibition of figurative paintings by Sarah Muirhead focuses on pleasure, pain and expression in relation to the body, with work by Paula Rego and Leonor Fini also on display
Read MoreSenior moments: a photographer's brush with old age
Kyoko Hamada spent two years as an older woman, complete with grey wig, latex makeup and clothes, in an attempt to come to terms with ageing
Read MoreStratford group Assemble is first collective to receive Turner Prize nomination
Project that transformed a street of neglected terraced houses in Liverpool singled out by judges
Read MoreSave Rich Mix campaign beams messages of support on building
Financial dispute with Tower Hamlet Council that could close down Rich Mix reaches new heights
Read MoreSculptor Kate Lyddon impresses at Mark Tanner Sculpture Award show
Emerging artist’s work is an enjoyable challenge for the beholder
Read MoreAA Bronson: Hexenmeister – radical artist's first London exhibition
Veteran Canadian artist who continues to challenge notions of artistic orthodoxy is showing work at Maureen Paley
Read MoreArtist's alter-egos and 'Tinder men' go on display at Save Changes exhibition
Stour Space group exhibition focuses on how social media platforms impact on identity
Read MoreHackney WickED art festival is cancelled
Organisers to re-think the festival due to rising costs and the changing nature of Hackney Wick
Read MoreEast London Painting Prize shortlist announced
23 East London artists will be vying for the annual prize when their work goes on display in Wapping later this month
Read MoreArts Emergency Response Centre turns election spotlight on creativity
Arts ‘hospital’ curated by Bob and Roberta Smith tackles issues of diversity and access in the arts
Read More'Such a pity': arts charity IdeasTap to close
Funding and mentoring resource for the creative industries to shut after running out of money
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