Diaspora Digest — grafitti

London is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural scene. There are always plenty of fashion, art, and culture events happening, and November is no exception. Here are a few highlights:

• Moniker Art Fair (November 3-5, 2023) - This annual art fair showcases the best in urban art, from graffiti and street art to lowbrow and pop art. It's a great place to discover new artists and buy unique works of art.
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  Bank Holiday Musings

  

  It's a strange world we live in. A world where people will happily pay £100 for a restaurant bill but would baulk at the idea of shelling out the same amount for a something that could enjoy for years. A world where a bottle of wine that costs the same as a designer shirt seems like a bargain. It's a world where food delivery services and VIP bookings reign supreme, while things like education and culture take a back seat. 

  Now, I'm not saying that take-away and alcohol are inherently bad. I indulge as much as the next person, and a cold Guinness...

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  GUAP x Club Originals 'Saatchi Takeover' - Beyond The Streets Exhibition

  

  There are stairs to my right and boom bap to my left so, obviously, I turn left. Who knows whats happening upstairs and how weird I'll look walking into it alone. Much smarter to wait it out flicking through vinyl records and making knowing faces at any obscure posters until reinforcements arrive. The music is from before even my era of hip hop but familiar. Think breakdance music - a mix of electric boogie, scratch hop and featuring foundational party MCs - Good times. 

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  London Black Art Update: April 23

  

  Art Events and Exhibitions in London Celebrating Black Artists and Streetwear Culture - April to June 2023

  As spring turns to summer, London is gearing up for a season of exciting art events and exhibitions that celebrate the diversity and creativity of the city's cultural scene. From cutting-edge streetwear to thought-provoking contemporary art, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

  Here are some of the must-see events and exhibitions happening in London between April and June 2023:

  1. "Soul of a Nation: Art in the...

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