Culture

Theatre Peckham puts student’s mental health centre stage

January 20, 2021

Following the 2021 new year government announcement to stay home, Theatre Peckham has launched a world-class creative learning programme online to support the well-being and mental health of young people. A recent Ofsted report stated, ‘repeated isolation has chipped away at progress pupils have made… and had a negative impact on many children’s well-being.’ Theatre … More Theatre Peckham puts student’s mental health centre stage

#SpotlightOn Local London Artist David Wolverson

November 23, 2020

I stumbled across artist David Wolverson after he posted images of his work on a local community webpage. These interesting and inspiringly textured representations of local landmarks and some of my favourite London spots led me to invite him to feature as one of our #SpotlightOn artists, agreeably he said yes. Read David’s story here; … More #SpotlightOn Local London Artist David Wolverson

#SpotlightOn Artist Helena Hunter Exhibition at Horniman Museum This September

September 18, 2020

#SpotlightOn Artist Helena Hunter as she exhibits ‘Falling Birds’ highlighting the alarming decline of bird species around the world on show at the Horniman Museum 19 Sept 2020 – 10 Oct. With fantasy dinner guest like Lynn Margulis, Rachel Carson and Octavia E. Butler – that would be a meal to remember… … More #SpotlightOn Artist Helena Hunter Exhibition at Horniman Museum This September

#SpotlightOn Artist Michael Ludlam

August 27, 2020

This summer during lockdown, new hobbies have emerged, old ways may have reared their ugly heads and for some, new businesses and projects will have flourished. For south east London based artist Michael Ludlam, lockdown meant more time on his hands to dust off the ol’paintbrushes and get painting again. Claire Foster Tell us about … More #SpotlightOn Artist Michael Ludlam

#SpotlightOn Artist Yvette Miller

June 30, 2020

Excited to welcome back the #SpotlightOn artist feature with the talented geometric abstract artist Yvette Miller, read about her mission to create a new narrative for Christian art and her inspirations; #BraveArt #FridaKhalo and her dad… #SELondonBlog #SupportLocalArtists … More #SpotlightOn Artist Yvette Miller

#SpotlightOn local author Anna Sayburn-Lane

May 10, 2020

The inaugural Deptford Literature Festival kicks off this Saturday 14th March featuring 17 events over the day; 14 of which are free to attend. The one-day festival features local writers and artists celebrating Deptford’s literary heritage and looks to its future. Rosanna Head There will be a host of talented writers, artists and organisations who … More #SpotlightOn local author Anna Sayburn-Lane

Theatre Review: You Stupid Darkness! by Sam Steiner

February 6, 2020

Community and culture correspondent Julie Bird reviews You Stupid Darkness! by Sam Steiner, Southwark Playhouse, SE1 You Stupid Darkness, the first performance of which took place on 7 February 2019 at Theatre Royal Plymouth, transferred to Southwark Playhouse in London in January 2020 and is running until 22 February. The play focuses on four volunteers … More Theatre Review: You Stupid Darkness! by Sam Steiner

#SpotlightOn Artist Gabriella Rosenau

January 31, 2020

This is Gabriella, also known as @morewalls_art. I met Gabriella through a pal I worked with last year. She’s bright, bold, nicely opinionated and her art is work to keep an eye out for. As we tie up January, the first month of a new decade, we are proud to present Gabriella to you through … More #SpotlightOn Artist Gabriella Rosenau

#SpotlightOn Artist Lizzie Reid AKA Lizzies Lines

December 1, 2019

Say hi to Lizzie Lines, south east London Illustrator, Designer and Poet who I’ve yet to meet in person, but who inspired me to follow her online with her stand out illustrations, shock colours and prose. Find out what makes her tick, her love of visual metaphors and how she allows her subconscious mind to … More #SpotlightOn Artist Lizzie Reid AKA Lizzies Lines

#SpotlightOn Artist Remi Rough

July 18, 2019

#SpotlightOn #SELondon Artist Remi, by Marcela Ferreira. To me, one of the many advantages of living in south east London is the art. There is so much of it around. Whether it’s classic paintings at the Dulwich Picture Gallery or modern exhibitions at South London Gallery, it’s accessible to us all and usually only a … More #SpotlightOn Artist Remi Rough

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