“Forget the stuffy, over-curated art biennials you know, this is an eight-week celebration of the creativity at the heart of London’s East End. Among the featured artists is Denzil Forrester, alongside performances, open studios and talks.” – The Guardian
Backyard Biennial: East is an 8-week, free, summer arts festival initiated by Whitechapel Gallery in collaboration with more than 40 local partners across East London.
Titled East and featuring exhibitions, installations, screenings, performances, workshops, residencies, walks, open studios and special events, this first iteration of Backyard Biennial will celebrate the unique historic, cultural and creative identity of the East End, and pay tribute to its many diverse communities and industries.
