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February 28, 2019

STAR YARD, BRICK LANE

by Stedhead

In the heart of London's Bangladeshi community, the '90s brought art, fashion, and nightclubs to Brick Lane and saw it gain global fame for its graffiti. Just a few steps through the narrow alley below Fournier St, the alcoves of Star Yard played host for years to a changing gallery of creativity and expression by many of the top urban artists of the day. Sadly in late 2017 @ldn_calling_blog reported that in the latest blow by gentrification the lot owners covered more than half the space with a shed and declared the rest of the lot off limits to artists. Isle of Man artist Stedhead studied illustration at Glyndwr University in Wales and in 2014 moved to London to pursue career opportunities. In April, 2017, toward the end of Star Yard's run, Stedhead added this work from her sketchbook to the gallery.  @stedhead_art/  @stedhead_ink/