Arts and Culture

Supporting the artists of the future as they help tackle climate change

We've partnered with The Grantham Institute at Imperial College London, to help raise awareness of climate change through the work of four budding young artists – including one whose work is now on display in Nine Elms. The initiative was part of the biennial Grantham Climate Art Prize which invited young people, who will be most affected by climate change, to create bold designs for outdoor public murals focused on the solutions needed to tackle the climate crisis.

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We commission street artist Solus to create his biggest ever work

Internationally renowned street artist Solus has an impressive portfolio of works. Now, having worked together briefly in 2022, Ballymore has commissioned Solus once again, this time to create a striking new mural at 8th Lock, the final phase of development at Ballymore’s Royal Canal Park in Dublin.

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“After the Dance” – a celebration of the arts at London City Island

A new sculpture has been unveiled at Ballymore’s London City Island neighbourhood on the Leamouth Peninsula, recognising the location as east London’s newest cultural quarter. The artwork - called After the dance, takes pride of place in Hopewell Square, close to English National Ballet’s (ENB) home at the Mulryan Centre for Dance.

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Putting music at the beating heart of Embassy Gardens

London’s first community concert hall in more than a decade has opened at Embassy Gardens, as charity World Heart Beat launches a new, accessible venue for local people.

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Sheriff Street Open Air Art Exhibition launched

One of Dublin’s largest scale open-air art exhibitions was unveiled on Sheriff Street today. Ballymore’s Dublin Arch Murals aim to make art accessible to all using eight up-and-coming, local and established artists to create large-scale dramatic work.

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Catching colour at London City Island

A colourful new art installation has brought together the best of London City Island’s community this month, with a sculpture, performative dance piece and post-production film, all created by Islanders and creative partners of Ballymore.

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X Factor winner Dalton Harris to headline at London City Island

Singer will perform at closing event of east London’s first summer Islander Festival.

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ENB’s east London home named Mulryan Centre for Dance

London City Island headquarters’ name reflects support for English National Ballet and the arts.

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All things bright and beautiful for The Brentford Project mural

Local flora and fauna celebrated in new mural for west London regeneration project.

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Original thinkers give their take on our urban future

The Blueprint by Ballymore podcast, and 'Down at the Dock' live events, bring together global experts from design, culture and wellbeing.

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Rediscover live performance at Dublin Fringe Festival

There’s the chance to be inspired, entertained, enlightened, amused and together as the 2020 festival brings live performance for changed times.

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The Brentford Project goes to the movies in classic American style

Duke of London offers the ultimate 1950s-style drive-in cinema with classic and supercars at Ballymore’s west London development.

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Ballymore brings creative sessions to your home

Escape reality with a free online series featuring Penguin Live and the Botanical Boys.

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Ballymore and The Woods Studio launch podcast series at London City Island

Ballymore and The Woods Studios collaborate to help artists engage with the public through the City Island Homecast.

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All the fun of the Dublin Fringe

Diverse, invigorating and exciting: that is Constance Harris’ verdict on Dublin Fringe Festival.

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Hitting the high notes - new oyster bar, bakery and grill at Embassy Gardens

The trend pioneered by Ballymore to “create communities” reached the stars this week at the celebrity launch of the latest restaurant by award-winning Irish chef Robin Gill at the landmark Embassy Gardens development at Nine Elms.

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London Fashion Week comes to London City Island

A new, Island-born fashion brand was launched in Canning Town this week as Lucretia Sandu’s maiden runway show delivered an enchanting, theatrical performance, featuring exceptional designs, perfect choreography – and even two real life wolves.

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Ballymore backs ‘love letter to the city’

Ballymore is to be Principal Patron of the 2019 Dublin Fringe Festival, the annual arts festival that prides itself on developing new talent

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‘Art of selling apartments in London revealed’, The Times

"Ballymore is getting creative at its huge residential developments in London by putting culture at their heart"

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Stars join Guggi for the launch of ‘Rice Bowl’

An evocative new sculpture, the first in the UK by the influential Irish artist Guggi, has arrived at Embassy Gardens – conferring another powerful boost to the cultural vibrancy of Nine Elms, south of the Thames.

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Major arts festival debuts at City Island and Goodluck Hope

The most ambitious arts festival to be staged in London’s docklands is planned on the Leamouth peninsular in late September bringing together a local galaxy of 150 independent arts organisations to forge “an incredible island of the arts.”

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Pioneers of modern living

The Isokon in north London is a classic example of the quest for viable ways people can live together - a challenge that has exercised the minds of developers and architects for decades and continues today.

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Rock around the dock

London's 2012 Olympics has been credited with kickstarting the regeneration of east London but more than 20 years earlier a rock spectacular made the docklands a destination.

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Food glorious food heads south for the summer

A choice selection of London’s most popular street traders is heading for Embassy Gardens market on Saturday July 28 offering an international range of mouth-watering produce - from fresh pasta to swordfish burgers, from cookies and fudge to Japanese gyoza dumplings.

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Destination south for London’s all-night arts festival

The capital’s largest free contemporary arts festival is heading south of the river with a dozen internationally renowned artists exhibiting in new and iconic locations from the Hayward Gallery through Nine Elms to Battersea Power Station.

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Listen to the beat

The vision to transform Embassy Gardens into London’s newest cultural hub took a major step forward with the choice of World Heart Beat Music Academy as the development’s key cultural anchor.

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Dedicated followers of fashion

Fashionistas descended on London City Island for the opening of an exhibition showcasing work by students of the Fashion Business School at the London College of Fashion, UAL.

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Taste sensation: EG’s Saturday food market returns for a summer season

After a successful launch last autumn, the Embassy Gardens Market is back – and set to become a regular Saturday destination throughout the summer showcasing a mouth-watering range of street food from around the world.

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Say it with flowers

Ever wished you could put together the perfect personalised bouquet. A one-off Saturday event in mid-May at Embassy Gardens will show you how

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Second gallery opens on London City Island

A new gallery on London City Island opened its doors this week, with a group exhibition curated and managed by local artist Ian Felton

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Design your dream home with the experts

The next best thing to buying a new home is the adventure of finding your own style that works with how you want to live. But for many, interior design can present a challenge

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Love is all you need

Floating above the London skyline for one week only is a personal love letter to London but with a sentiment everyone is keen to share

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Local artists join forces

London City Island’s residents are to show their work alongside professionals from neighbouring Trinity Art Studios in a novel pop-up exhibition

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The London Design Festival 2017 - the young creatives making waves

Buying original pieces for a new home can be daunting. Why not tap into the work of five young cutting edge designers to give your apartment that 'wow' factor - from recycled plastics, computer-generated wall hangings, inventive woodwork, printed leather rugs to ‘posh’ pots?

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Swimming through history

At first glance, taking a dip in the docks may not rank among the most obvious advantages of 21st century docklands living. But open water swimming – or ‘wild swimming’ as it’s called – is becoming Britain’s fastest growing participatory sport, according to Sport England.

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Canary sings a new tune

Keep the whole family entertained over the Easter Holidays with our special roundup of the best things to do at Canary Wharf. From one of the largest inner-city farms in Europe to theatre and jazz, plan a fun filled day out in one of London's most vibrant new districts.

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London Design Festival 2017- what to see and do

All you need is a map and plenty of stamina to get the best out of the capital’s annual celebration of design, says Barbara Chandler.

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From computers to coffee pots: 5 objects that tell the story of modern design.

The Design Museum reopens later this month in the former Commonwealth Institute building in Kensington High Street, west London. John Pawson’s conversion of the iconic 1960s building gives the museum three times more space than it had in its former home in Southwark. Chief curator Justin McGuirk picks five surprising and eclectic objects from the permanent display.

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Best foot forward

There’s no better way to understand the importance of London’s famous waterway than walking beside it, accompanied by specialist guide, Rob Smith.

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My design classics

Michael Sodeau is director of Michael Sodeau Studio that designs furniture, home products, lighting, and rugs, and interiors and exhibitions. He is art directing designjunction, part of the London Design Festival running from 17th-25th September. Here, he talks to Liz Bury about his favourite design objects.

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From Google to Guinness: your chance to visit great buildings that have shaped Dublin over time

The transformation of Dublin’s docks from a collection of derelict warehouses into a European hub for some of the world’s largest tech firms is the big draw at this year’s Open House Dublin.

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East side story

English National Ballet’s move to a new home at London City Island will allow it to open its doors to local people for the first time.

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A very British institution

Taking afternoon tea is officially cool but what should accompany the perfect cuppa? Over a Ceylon Black, Julie Tomlin asks the experts for their advice.

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Design classics

British rug designer Helen Yardley will transpose her studio full of richly coloured rugs and wall hangings to Craft Central, St John’s Square, for the duration of Clerkenwell Design Week. Here she talks about her favourite design objects and why she treasures her vacuum cleaner.

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Building a buzz

The annual city-wide celebration of architecture returns for the entire month of June with over 200 activities stretching across every corner of London.

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All the fun of the fair

For just three days in May, London’s design quarter opens its doors with a packed calendar of events and exhibitions and a chance to see international and emerging design brands in unique surroundings, from an underground dungeon to one of the capital’s most iconic nightclubs.

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Flower power

From community vegetable patches to street installations and performance art, Chelsea Fringe is full of inspiration and great advice for a new generation of urban gardeners.

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