Posts Tagged ‘graffiti’
Hackney mayor condemns ‘abhorrent’ graffiti in Clissold Park as police launch hate crime probe
Local politicians react after swastikas daubed in blue paint over playground rocks were reported on last day of Passover
Read MoreJewish leader condemns ‘hateful’ anti-Palestinian graffiti found in Dalston
Rabbi Herschel Gluck said the message, which has since been removed, was ‘disgusting’
Read More‘It’s about humanity’: Pro-Palestinian campaigners defend graffiti on Hackney border following complaint
Chair of local organisation for Jewish ex-servicemen and women threatens direct action if messages are not removed
Read More‘No place for hate’: Hackney’s deputy mayor sends out message of support to all residents affected by Middle East conflict
Anntoinette Bramble ‘proud’ to see locals of different faiths and views caring for one another
Read MoreTown Hall quickly removes ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti around Broadway Market following complaints
Local resident Martin Sugarman praises council response after he reported ‘disgraceful’ graffiti
Read More‘A chance to recalibrate’: Street art legend Ben Eine on his ‘reflective’ new solo show in Whitechapel
Eine, whose signature New Circus lettering can be found all over east London, says a move into sculpture has been ‘challenging’
Read More‘The scene in east London is a jungle’: Street artist speaks out after unveiling Clapton murals
Giacomo ‘RUN’ Bufarini says people are often surprised his work is self-funded as street art becomes a ‘lucrative tourist attraction’
Read MoreBasqu-ing in glory: ex-BSix student wins prize for graffiti-influenced film
Djofry Makumbu claimed this year’s Alumno/SPACE Studios Bursary Award for his colourful piece of Basquiat-riffing stop-motion animation, Dreams
Read MoreYouth caught vandalising council vehicle with warden inside
Young man caught red-handed graffitiing a council van
Read MoreTech City start-up faces £3,000 bill over Shoreditch pavements ads
App founder Rich Pleeth says it is a “shame” the council has chosen to pursue and punish a small local business
Read MoreGCHQ pavement ads breach council rules in graffiti gaffe
Security and intelligence organisation claims it sought permission but council denies any record of agreement
Read MoreFour arrested in connection with anti-Semitic graffiti attacks
Four men have been arrested after up to twenty cars were daubed with swastikas in Stoke Newington
Read MoreTitbits – Diane Abbott’s a modern day Disraeli, but what’s Hackney Council’s view on graffiti?
Stamford Hill event to celebrate first Jewish Prime Minister as Town Hall declines to confirm U-turn
Read MoreStreet artist Stik gives away work in Big Issue
Once homeless graffiti artist publishes exclusive work in magazine to help people living on streets
Read MoreSweet Revenge – Sweet Toof solo show at The Colour Works
Hackney Wick provides the location for an exhibition of grinning graffiti this month
Read MoreHackney Council cleans up ahead of the Olympics
The Town Hall’s tidy record gets national recognition ahead of the London 2012 Games – but not without local criticism
Read More2010: the year that was
The Citizen looks back at some of the highlights of the last twelve months
Read MoreCouncil’s controversial graffiti policy to be reviewed
After years of protests by locals over the destruction of much-loved street art, Town Hall now says it is “listening and learning”
Read MoreCouncil does U-turn over ROA graffiti rabbit
Town Hall says it is “pleased that we can now put an end to this matter”
Read MoreROA’s graffiti rabbit faces removal by Hackney Council
Renowned Belgian street artist’s work – painted on side of the Premises recording studio and cafe – is under threat
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