This years Hackney Wicked festival proved once again that the Wick is a vibrant and growing place for Arts in the city.
Packed full of artist studios they were opened up over the weekend and the Wick was transformed into a thriving hub as people from far and wide came to soak up the unique atmosphere that this area generates.
Pushed to the forefront of the art scene over recent years, the Wick sits on the cusp of the Olympic Park and for visitors to the recently opened Copper Box section it is just a short distance away. The entrance leading from the Energy Centre of the Park, closed for the period of the games is now one of the main entrances and exits from the Park leading as it does to Hackney Wick station just a short walk away. The recent opening of the park has only helped to bring yet more visitors to this funky part of town.
I had a look round of course to see what was happening. Although I knew that the Wick was a hub of artistic activity I had no idea just how much of the area is taken over to artists studios and the fact that they all opened their doors helped get a good feel for what was happening.
So in order to give you a feel for the ever cool Hackney Wicked festival, as ever here are a few pictures representing the sights of the weekend.




























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Such a great place to explore!! You really fished well with some wonderful images of the festival! I spent the day there on a fab tour with Dave (nolionsinengland fame) on the “Street Art Photography Workshop Challenge”…. That toooo was well worth the trip down from MK…
Thanks Mitch I appreciate that 🙂 I’ve been on that tour myself (although it was a Shoreditch version) and have to admit I picked up loads of photography tips which I found really useful. Quite gutted I didn’t bump into you all actually think it was because I went too late in the day, great event though and loads going on
It would have been good to have met you! Forgot to mention another quirky cafe I love and it’s in White Post Lane, Hackney Wick… Yes The Electric Matchbox Cafe,, (EMBX) It’s a workshop for fixing computers but they do a great Latte! Another highlight was having a chat with Neoh… Loved his canvas work on show!!
Is the EMBX near to the Ben Hopper studio over the road from the Crate Brewery? I may have popped in and I know what you mean, how random to find a cafe there. I also saw the Neoh canvases, yep loved them too especially the ballerina being carted away by the police, brilliant. That whole series of workshops was very cool actually over on the Island
Spot on!!! And I had a quick peep into the Ben Hooper studio. I was in the cafe around 5ish and saw a few folks just pop in but not sure if it was a cafe so they left!!! So pleased you saw the Neoh Canvases!! I asked him how much they were… He said he does not sell his work. it’s very personal to himself! Great guy indeed!!