Poet Anjali Barot of Living Free and Octavia collective has been featured in India’s Literature Studio Review (April 2016). The on-line publication/platform pushes and promotes, ‘Creating Quality Writers and Writings’. Check out her biography and brief introduction to her featured poem The Rann. The issue also features other talented writers. Click on the link or …
19 Photos: Octavia Collective at Urban Festival – Southbank Centre
Last Saturday, the Southbank Centre invited some of London’s most talented poetry collectives to take centre stage at the Urban Festival. An exploration into how city environments inspire people to become artists. The event was mainly a celebration of collectives – how much of an impact it has made in poet’s lives to be part of …
Ai WeiWei – Twitter – Royal Academy of Arts
Ai WeiWei – Royal Academy of Arts – London – December 2015
130 Photos: TBC – The Bhangra Competition London 2016 – Hark1karan
TBC, short for The Bhangra Competition was held for the first time on Sunday 20th March 2016. The competition has come about due to the growing popularity of bhangra competitions in the UK. For a debut bhangra competition the event was success. Championing grass roots bhangra and culture. It brings together those starting their journey …
Sikh Talk – Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa – She’s Got Talent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8GTysAabHU
Creative Debuts x Clayton Arms – 24th March 2016
Facebook event page Words by Creative Debuts The Clayton Arms have teamed up with Creative Debuts to bring the freshest and most exciting undiscovered artists to your doorstep. The collaboration will consist of regular monthly exhibitions that will act as a playground for emerging artists to showcase their skills. The first exhibition will champion artists …
Women of the World Week Celebrate Women of Colour Poets
Yesterday evening (10/03/2016) the Southbank Centre celebrated women of colour poets as part of Women of the World Festival 2016. The group of women are part of the Octavia group who are led by Rachel Long, who has been shortlisted for the role of Young Poet Laureate of London. So you should assume that the …
100 Photos: Capital Bhangra London 2016 – Hark1karan
Well, well! What can I say after attending my first (and not my last) bhangra competition. The initial purpose of the project was to share and celebrate bhangra and Punjabi culture with the world. To capture the process, energy, colours, rituals and performances. And to put some context on ‘pat the dog’ and ‘screw the …
Art, Gentrification and Regeneration
Art, Gentrification and Regeneration – From Artist as Pioneer to Public Arts – By STUART CAMERON & JON COAFFEE PFD