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Wednesday Picture: a community love-in at Loughborough Junction

Loughborough Junction locals might recognise the image above. Perhaps you strode over the recent explosion of multi-coloured pavement graffiti, spelling out “We live here” in …

Culture

Southsayer: Matt Bannister, artist

A year ago illustrator and artist, Matt Bannister, quit his job at the BBC’s photography publicity department to focus on his artwork. Matt specialises in …

Culture

Why it Matters: The Isle of Wight Film Festival

If you’re planning your arts festival diary for this summer, read on. Long-standing Walworth resident, Bruce Webb is a film-maker who splits his south London life …

Community

Pinboard: cult Easter cinema, grilling Jay Rayner and a secret rooftop café

 1. See Pasolini’s cult 1964 version of St Matthew’s Gospel Made by an Italian non-believer, this classic and controversial black and white film has 10 …

History

Wednesday Picture: who painted Saltoun Road’s
street art Hitler cat?

Today’s Wednesday Picture solves one half of a local mystery – but leaves a big question about the other half. Maybe one of you will …

Books

Pinboard: south London as art, film for free and sexy riverside housing

1. Meet Vic Lee, London artist   You might not recognise Vic Lee’s face, but we’re pretty sure you’ll know his illustrations. Vic’s bold, graphic …

Design & Style

Little Nan’s: Deptford’s newest bar

A new bar! In Deptford! 10 minutes walk from my front door! I am inordinately excited; there’s a bit of a dearth of decent drinking …

Design & Style

Midcentury Modern returns to Dulwich

We can’t afford any of the beautiful Scandinavian, Bauhaus and French Industrial pieces of furniture for sale at the renowned Midcentury Modern events either. But …