Category Archives: Arts and Entertainment

Kings Cross Square public art – Network Rail and Camden agree to community ‘fifth plinth’ proposal

Posted on October 17, 2011 by William Perrin

This website suggested a 'fifth plinth' for a rotating display of public art in the new Kings Cross Square.  the proposal attracted widespread support amongst commentors.  I was delighted to receive today an email from Hannah Staunton at Network Rail … Continue reading →

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Free daytime hire for community events at Star of Kings pub York Way

Posted on October 15, 2011 by William Perrin

After the brouhahaha of their licensing, a welcome community outreach from the Star of Kings Pub.  Wish more pubs would advertise this sort of thing: ‘Local pub and venue The Star Of Kings offers free daytime hire for local community … Continue reading →

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Perfect partners

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

King's Cross Community Projects may have found the perfect partner… Read on for more: Yesterday I want dancing with Neil Ayling and today things look different. Locally based artist Neil’s first solo exhibition at the Eb & Flow gallery in … Continue reading →

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His Teeth

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

One of Only Connect's ex-offender members came to Britain illegally when he was 16. This is the story he inspired. HIS TEETHA NEW PLAY BY BEN MUSGRAVEINSPIRED BY RALPH OJOTU It’s not so bad. To be a slave.Your responsibilities disappear.It … Continue reading →

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Big welcome to Central St Martin’s & massive congrats to Argent

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

So the first big project from Argent at King's Cross Central is now open and my verdict: FANTASTIC! Have a look at this video (apologies for my shakey hands and the noise of the wind!), a walk from the public … Continue reading →

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Good luck our Neil!!!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

We are sending our very best wishes for locally based artist, Neil Ayling's show 'Flection' at the Ebb and Flow Gallery in Shoreditch which starts tonight and runs until 5 November. Neil has been commissioned by King's Cross Community Projects … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross from the air – Central St Martins

Posted on October 3, 2011 by William Perrin

Some marvellous if vertigo-inducing footage of the Kings Cross railway lands from a model airplane.  Courtesy of Steve Roberts a tutor at the new Central St Martins.  Click here if you can only see a black space below instead of … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the creative legacy of the Keskidee Centre 27 October

Posted on September 29, 2011 by William Perrin

A great event coming up at the former Keskidee Centre on Gifford Street. Gives me another excuse to put up this great Bob Marley video filmed at the Keskidee and on Gifford Street.  Thanks to Diana Shelley for tipping me … Continue reading →

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