The Story of ScrubHub
The shock of Covid spurred some truly brilliant new collaborations in Hackney Wick, with an impact reaching far beyond, too
VIDEO: Watch the premier of Aiko live at The Wick launch
If you didn’t make the socially distanced event, here’s the show
Stitching Together
Camaraderie is one thing the coronavirus pandemic has strengthened instead of debilitated. Camaraderie not amongst friends and family alone, but also amongst complete strangers. Strangers and solidarity are often not words that complement each other, but the current worldwide crisis challenging all, in some way, shape or form, has made these two synonymous. Lockdown resulted […]
The Wicked One: Laura May Lewis
How did you come to Hackney Wick & Fish Island (HWFI)?In 2006 – it was the building that captivated me – the light and the space. I wasn’t aware of all the artist studios tucked away and how many creative people lived here. That was a very nice surprise. What aspects of HWFI do you […]
Beyond the Box
In this year of massive coronavirus upheaval, many voices – from the Prime Minister to homelessness charities – have been calling for how we must now ‘build back better’. It looks like social and environmental projects that were previously considered radical may finally be given a go. Meanwhile here in Hackney Wick, a group of […]
Launch Night at Number 90
Marking the launch of The Wick with live music from Aiko plus DJ sets from Justin Robertson & Ben Osborne
Future of the Wick
Rapid gentrification has caused extreme changes to the artist community of Hackney Wick & Fish Island. But coronavirus has brought about a new focus on collaboration and with it, a new optimism
Guest Editor: Sir William Atkinson
Meet the first local to take the helm at The Wick, as he reveals his passions and hopes for the area
Welcome to The Wick
A regular newspaper and digital platform dedicated to keeping the creative flame alight in Hackney Wick and surrounding neighbourhoods
Exploring the eco-fashion community
How we do our bit to alleviate the effects of climate change is now at the forefront of many minds, and Hackney Wick is rife with innovative designers making a wide variety of exciting sustainable fashion. These include stunningly high end upcycled leather jackets from ‘The Zur’ all the way through to upcycling workshops courtesy […]
