The Strip
A visual love letter to our neighbourhood
“I ran my club The Four Aces right opposite where you are standing. It was a place of music and culture, and it made this place unique. We had to strive for those freedoms, to dance and be together… never forget…”
Future Hackney are celebrating Dalston and Kingsland Road, known locally as ‘The Strip’. A magnet for youth, culture and movement, with anti-fascist roots and radical spaces, Dalston has always been a lively counterculture.
The Strip creates a space for people who are often marginalised, to be seen and celebrated. We hope to inspire this incredible space we call home and welcome visitors to learn about Dalston and its beautiful everyday people.
Street Gallery: Dalston Lane, London E8 3DF (opposite Hackney Peace Carnival Mural) Dates: 9th October 2024 – 9th November 2025
Our indoor gallery - BSMT Space 529 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AR
Ran from - 19 October 2024 – 29 October 2024
This free indoor exhibition featured photography, oral histories, and stories from Kingsland Road, this multi-site exhibition shared the cultural roots of Dalston, highlighting its black history, radical spaces, and changing identity. The exhibition opened with a private view for the local community, contributors and a live takeover by The Mighty Ruler Sound System. We welcomed over 500 people to see the co-created work @BSMT and held talks, events and educational workshops over the two weeks.
This project was supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund The Community Fund Hackney Council Hackney Council Black History Season Awards For All Foundation For Future London. Hackney Parochial Charity
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The Mighty Ruler Sound System
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Nadia
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Cynthia Gilbert
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Cornelius St Elmo Hinds
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Bobby
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Newton Dunbar
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Tom
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Barrington
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Shiyan
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Sledgehammer
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Vincent
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Claudette
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Nino
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Leroy
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Pastor Francis
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Sister Marion
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