Travis Elborough is exploring Victoria Park’s links with sport, colonialism and protest as research for a book on the history of public parks
Veteran Canadian artist who continues to challenge notions of artistic orthodoxy is showing work at Maureen Paley
Gareth Thomas’s battle for acceptance after coming out is the subject of Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage, opening next week at the Arcola
Stour Space group exhibition focuses on how social media platforms impact on identity
Veteran New York filmmaker Jem Cohen talks about the meaningless of the word ‘indie’, the resilience of cities and having a poor sense of direction
Developed by The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick, Beyond Caring, about zero-hours contract cleaners in a meat factory, has now transferred to the National
I hope there are some new discoveries for everyone, says David Byrne
New website reveals information on all aspects on the Balfron Tower, from its revolutionary design to its refurbishment and sale into private hands
Set in the offices of Britain’s worst newspaper, Clarion is both witty and scathing about the state of the media and society as a whole
Artist Neil Cummings wants to create a film-based celebration of Hackney using film from local people and aspiring filmmakers
Hackney Showroom needs votes from the public to win the funds it needs to finish interior of the theatre
Organisers to re-think the festival due to rising costs and the changing nature of Hackney Wick
