An original maquette of ‘Holding Hands’ by artist STIK has been sold for £287,500 at Christie’s. The money raised will be donated to Hackney Council to create a new wave of outdoor public sculpture and installation art, reflecting the borough’s diverse communities. ... Read more

Proceeds from the sale of STIK's ‘Holding Hands’ maquette will be donated to Hackney Council to fund a series of sculptures by diverse artists. The bronze maquette will be auctioned this Friday at Christie’s auction house and hopes to fetch around £120,000.  The n ... Read more

Hackney Council today announces the unveiling of a four-metre-high, bronze sculpture by Hackney-based artist STIK. Titled ‘Holding Hands’, it is the culmination of a four-year collaboration between STIK and Hackney Council and has been solely funded by the artist. ‘Holding Hands ... Read more

A major piece of public art, that will be enjoyed by countless generations , secured planning permission on Friday 2 March. The piece created by world renowned artist Stik will be unveiled later this year in Hoxton Square. The four meter tall statue, called ‘Holding Hands&rsquo ... Read more

For the first time in over a decade, Hackney Museum will be hosting an LGBT History Month exhibition, celebrating the borough's historic, diverse and boundary-breaking LGBTQI+ community. From Thursday 1 February until Tuesday 8 May visitors can view the two displays that make up the exhi ... Read more

World famous street artist Stik has announced that a Hackney youth programme is set to benefit from the sale of his unique artwork made to celebrate Pride. The banner is set to be sold at Internationally renowned art auction house Christie’s and could sell for tens of thousands of pounds. A ... Read more

Where was your first kiss, defining moment or personal victory? Hackney Council has launched a drive to unearth these local stories and experiences as part of a drive to build, understand and immortalise LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex plus) history in Hackney. ... Read more

World famous artist Stik has announced an amazing opportunity for a local charity, voluntary group or project to secure tens of thousands in grant funding. Internationally renowned art auction house Christie’s has confirmed it will manage the prestigious sale of Stik’s Hackney Pride b ... Read more

We would like to wish all Hackney residents a very happy and peaceful Christmas, Chanukah and festive season. Over the last few months, both of us have visited many Hackney schools, community organisations and local businesses and met hundreds of residents. It is amazing to see such a high l ... Read more

A colourful banner created by world famous artist Stik, for Hackney Council’s float at this year’s London Pride parade, has gone on display at Hackney Museum. Hackney was out and proud at this year’s pride parade, supporting LBGT+ communities in the borough and beyond, but the s ... Read more