Category: Culture

“CONTROL” Exhibition: Connections to Parkinson’s

September 19, 2018

We were recently contacted by artist Marcus Aitken about “Control” an exhibition featuring 11 London based artists’ work that responds creatively to the feelings, challenges and stories of people with Parkinson’s disease. The exhibition at hARTsLane Gallery New Cross is set to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s UK including an affordable art shop with artworks under £50. The exhibition … More “CONTROL” Exhibition: Connections to Parkinson’s

DeptfordX – A Living Visual Arts Festival

September 18, 2018

This weekend DeptfordX opens, a ten-day free festival of visual arts focused on new work by emerging local artists. Every year, DeptfordX throws open its doors to contributions from independent contemporary artists in its long-running un-curated fringe festival. This year, platform artists Shawanda Corbett, Georgia Lucas-Going, David Steans, NT and Laura Yuile and Special Project … More DeptfordX – A Living Visual Arts Festival

September #SpotlightOn: Peckhamite Abstract Artist Katrina Adams

September 9, 2018

September’s #SpotlightOn is bought to you by Marcela from @SESussed… ‘When South East London Blog got in touch about working together I jumped at the chance.  I was already a big fan of Rosanna’s work and her blog was hugely informative, especially when I first started writing about the area myself. So I am thrilled to … More September #SpotlightOn: Peckhamite Abstract Artist Katrina Adams

Don’t Look Back In Anger – Let’s celebrate the 90’s

July 3, 2018

highlight.nation Don’t Look Back in Anger is a special exhibition at London Bridge’s @underdog_gallery  SE1 on Friday 13th July that celebrates 90s British life through music and art.  For one night only, visitors will be transported back to the last years of the 20th century, in an interactive evening of retro nostalgia. Highlight Nation is a … More Don’t Look Back In Anger – Let’s celebrate the 90’s

Love ABBA? Then the Super Troupers exhibition at London’s Southbank Centre may just blow your mind….

June 12, 2018

Here’s some ABBA trivia for you: Did you know that London’s Met Police declined ABBA’s request to shoot the video for ‘Super Trouper’ in Piccadilly Circus? In a ten year career, ABBA only toured for three months in total. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop created puppets of the band members. The very clever teams at the Southbank Centre and Entertainment Exhibitions … More Love ABBA? Then the Super Troupers exhibition at London’s Southbank Centre may just blow your mind….

‘If you make sure you’re connected, the writing’s on the wall’: Crystal Palace Festival is almost here….

June 2, 2018

Crystal Palace Festival brings Stereo MC’s, Rodney P, Polarbear and more to free park event  Acts confirmed for Crystal Palace Park on 16 June include: Stereo MC’s, Strong Asian Mothers, Rodney P & Skitz, Fowokan, Polarbear, Croydon SDA Gospel Choir and much more all being announced on the festival website at crystalpalacefestival.org.   Festival director … More ‘If you make sure you’re connected, the writing’s on the wall’: Crystal Palace Festival is almost here….

Once upon a time, there was a mystical Great North Wood….

May 30, 2018

Once upon a time, there was a mystical Great North Wood….

There once was a mystical time when south east London was covered in dense green forest.  Today, as you wander these glorious green wooded havens of south-east London, do you wonder who and what may have walked before you in the Great North Wood? … More Once upon a time, there was a mystical Great North Wood….