Beyond the Denim: Ian Berry on art and community
Ian Berry: Why he no longer wears denim and how in his art “The constant thing, taking away the portraits,
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Arts & artists
SHEWOLVES: Poplar Union welcomes play about teenage climate activism
Poplar Union welcomes SHEWOLVES, a new play about teenage activism, climate change, and female empowerment. Ever thought you should run
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Poplar Union’s Paolo Fiorentini on the blank canvas of the East End
Paolo Fiorentini tells of assimilating into life in London, dealing with grief through art, and teaching others how to use
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Paolo Fiorentini puts Poplar on the map with postcards of local landmarks
Artist Paolo Fiorentini made postcards of Poplar’s most iconic local landmarks to inspire pride in the area. “Someone bought the
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Rahemur Rahman interview: Child of the rag trade
Rahemur Rahman, the first Bangladeshi fashion designer to show at London Fashion week, on why he dedicated his last collection
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Poplar rates rebellion mural restored for centenary
In honour of the centenary of the Poplar rates rebellion, Tower Hamlets council has added a fresh lick of paint
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Aberfeldy Street celebrates Poplarism with art installation
The community installation, created in a collaborative effort by Hong Kong art trio ShumGhostJohn, uses East Asian folktales and traditions
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