‘We need more spaces in London to nurture creativity’ – how this venue is paving the way

A venue in Hackney is working to provide a space for creatives to gather (Pictures: Simon Jacobs)

Two decades ago, up-and-coming artists and creatives could find a large space in east London’s sprawling warehouse district to set up shop and get to work for a reasonable price.

Finding such a space is a rarity today. The remaining accessible spaces in London for artists to convene and create come with a hefty price tag, as the cost-of-living continues to present hurdles to the creative industry.