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Fitzrovia Chapel - Nina Hamnett Exhibition

PostArt, Literatureby Madeleine Boomgaarden

Nina Hamnett – a Simple Exhibition Celebrating a Complex Woman of Fitzrovia

The Fitzrovia Chapel presents a rare glimpse into the life and work of writer and artist Nina Hamnett through an intimate exhibition of rarely seen sketches. ‘Nina Hamnett — ‘Everybody was Furious’ explores this often-overlooked Welsh artist who is central to the creative and cultural legacy of Fitzrovia as well as the wider art scene....

PostArchitecture, Art, Community, Historyby Madeleine Boomgaarden

‘Will it Bring them to their Knees?’ The Fascinating Evolution of the Fitzrovia Chapel

In this article, we reflect on the fascinating life of the Middlesex Hospital’s chapel, moving from its days in the courtyard at the centre of the hospital though to its current iteration as a community arts space and events venue. The urban and social context of such a rare and unique place is key to understanding...