1/13/2024 0 Comments Tab clapton![]() ![]() Matthew Roberts, who has traded in Ridley Road for over 20 years, said: “The mural makes the market a lot brighter.”Commissioned by Hackney Council to East London art collective Wood Street Walls, the artwork was created in close collaboration with local people, including students at the nearby Colvestone Primary School, who took part in workshops about how murals are made and found out about potential career opportunities in the creative industries.Ridley Road has been home to the market since the end of 1880s and plays an important part in Hackney’s history and heritage.Wood Street Walls have helped facilitate and curate over 200 murals in East London over the last decade.Find out more about regeneration in Dalston Read more With excitement and anticipation growing ahead of the mural’s unveiling this week, the artwork has been well received upon its completion. ![]() Holy Moly), was chosen by the traders at the market. A new gateway feature mural in Dalston’s Ridley Road has been unveiled near the entrance from Kingsland High Street, painted to reflect the cultural history of the landmark Hackney destination, with the aim to draw people into the market and spend money locally.The striking new artwork marks the completion of an overall £1.5 million joint investment between Hackney Council and the Mayor of London that also included nearby Ashwin Street – delivering improved facilities for traders and better public spaces throughout the market. The final design, created by Carl Cozier (a.k.a. ![]()
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