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Stour Space in Hackney Wick are circulating an 'open call' for artists to exhibit. Artists making proposals should be aware that Stour is supported by a large West End Property Developer who...1/8 #stourspace #hackneywick #artwashing @MayorJohnBiggs @mayorofhackney 
...has agreed to house Stour in a new £80m student housing development in Hackney Wick. It is my belief that in exchange for use of this real estate Stour must adhere to a curatorial criteria that ensures they don't 'rock the boat'. This agreement may be contractual... 2/8
...or implied (a 'gentlemen's agreement'), but nevertheless changes how they can interact with and support artists locally, because only certain types of art are acceptable to their backers/supporters. 3/8
