Part of the programme accompanying our current exhibition From the Land

Join us for an engaging in-person event with exhibiting artist Kate Davies, discussing the ideas behind her innovative work and creative collaboration Unknown Fields, with Liam Young. Their expedition work and land-based research explores the complexities of contemporary landscape - from extraction, manufacturing and logistics to wilderness and ancestral homelands. Kate’s research has taken her to remote parts of the globe, where she is particularly interested in the places where conflicting value systems coexist. Her multidisciplinary and multimedia work explores the interwoven complexity of these territories as dynamic flows of matter and narrative, often co-opted by capital. The talk will be followed by a screening of film works by Unknown Fields, as well as Kate’s own practice.

Kate Davies is an artist, architect and educator whose practice explores the intersections of art, architecture, ecology and technology. She is Head of the Architectural Association’s forest campus, Hooke Park, and co-Head of its Design & Make programme. She is co-founder of the nomadic design studio Unknown Fields, with Liam Young, and has exhibited internationally.

The talk is preceded by a separate tour of the exhibition with Curator Inigo Minns and Proposition’s co-founder Daniel J. Hudson (2pm, free to attend - see separate description on this page).

The exhibition will be open on the day from 1-7pm

📍 Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0EL

🗓️ Saturday 12 September 2026

⏱️ 3:00pm-4:30pm

🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER HERE

With co-curator Inigo Minns and Proposition’s co-founder Daniel J. Hudson

Join us for an exploration of the exhibition with Curator Inigo Minns and Co-founder of Proposition, Daniel J. Hudson. A relaxed in-person exhibition tour where we discuss the relationship between architecture and the living world.

About the speakers:

Inigo Minns is an architect, educator and curator whose practice spans architecture, film, performance and media. His work explores storytelling as a tool for architectural communication, bringing together spatial design, moving image and audience-centred experiences. He is Head of Media Studies at the Architectural Association, where he also leads Diploma Unit 12, and has recently established the AA x Punchdrunk Artist Residency. Alongside his teaching, Minns collaborates across architecture, culture and the screen industries, developing projects that examine the relationship between narrative, space and contemporary design practice.

Daniel J. Hudson is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Proposition, and board member of Wakelyns Agroforestry CCBS. The focus of Daniel's work is how human beings can support the creation of abundant, resilient, biodiverse ecologies which produce far in excess of what we need to thrive. Within Proposition this has taken various forms, including the development of the Biodiversity Fingerprint, a concept to stimulate new thinking for how industries such as the built environment, fashion and agriculture can have a positive impact on biodiversity. Daniel is involved in developing vision for systems change and bringing together siloed professions to create a more harmonious future. Alongside this work, Daniel designs interiors and furniture in his spare time. 

FROM THE LAND brings together works that examine the relationship between architecture and the living world. The projects approach architecture as a moment in a broader material flow, one that begins in the landscapes where resources are sourced, passes through the built environment, and ultimately returns to the earth. In doing so, they ask what it means to build with an awareness of what came before and what will remain: the soils disturbed, the habitats displaced, the carbon released and the matter that persists long after a building's useful life has ended.

The event is followed by a separate talk and screening with exhibiting artist Kate Davies (3pm, free to attend - see separate description on this page).

The exhibition will be open on the day from 1-7pm

📍 Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0EL

🗓️ Saturday 12 September 2026

⏱️ 2:00pm-3:00pm

🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Life Drawing classes with a twist | Hosted by Wumzum of the Markmakerz.LDN Collective

What can you expect?

They bring you life drawing, with a twist! Expect music, art tips and a creative experience — they want to build a fun, vibrant community, so don't expect your typical silent sketch session.

Each session will be focused around a (clothed) Life Model who will feature a range of poses throughout. The idea is to upskill and focus on form. You can do this however you like, with from pens, paints, poscas, or procreate! This session is open to all creatives, so feel free to stick to your preferred discipline or come and experiment with new ones.

So come along and get involved — we look forward to welcoming you!

🕔 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors 6:00pm)

📅 Fortnightly on Thursdays

📍Studio 110, Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Get your tickets here

Life Drawing classes with a twist | Hosted by Wumzum of the Markmakerz.LDN Collective

What can you expect?

They bring you life drawing, with a twist! Expect music, art tips and a creative experience — they want to build a fun, vibrant community, so don't expect your typical silent sketch session.

Each session will be focused around a (clothed) Life Model who will feature a range of poses throughout. The idea is to upskill and focus on form. You can do this however you like, with from pens, paints, poscas, or procreate! This session is open to all creatives, so feel free to stick to your preferred discipline or come and experiment with new ones.

So come along and get involved — we look forward to welcoming you!

🕔 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors 6:00pm)

📅 Fortnightly on Thursdays

📍Studio 110, Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Get your tickets here

Life Drawing classes with a twist | Hosted by Wumzum of the Markmakerz.LDN Collective

What can you expect?

They bring you life drawing, with a twist! Expect music, art tips and a creative experience — they want to build a fun, vibrant community, so don't expect your typical silent sketch session.

Each session will be focused around a (clothed) Life Model who will feature a range of poses throughout. The idea is to upskill and focus on form. You can do this however you like, with from pens, paints, poscas, or procreate! This session is open to all creatives, so feel free to stick to your preferred discipline or come and experiment with new ones.

So come along and get involved — we look forward to welcoming you!

🕔 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors 6:00pm)

📅 Fortnightly on Thursdays

📍Studio 110, Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Get your tickets here

Life Drawing classes with a twist | Hosted by Wumzum of the Markmakerz.LDN Collective

What can you expect?

They bring you life drawing, with a twist! Expect music, art tips and a creative experience — they want to build a fun, vibrant community, so don't expect your typical silent sketch session.

Each session will be focused around a (clothed) Life Model who will feature a range of poses throughout. The idea is to upskill and focus on form. You can do this however you like, with from pens, paints, poscas, or procreate! This session is open to all creatives, so feel free to stick to your preferred discipline or come and experiment with new ones.

So come along and get involved — we look forward to welcoming you!

🕔 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors 6:00pm)

📅 Fortnightly on Thursdays

📍Studio 110, Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Get your tickets here

We welcome all to a tour of the exhibition FROM THE LAND with co-curator Inigo Minns in conversation with Proposition’s co-founder Daniel J. Hudson.

The event offers an opportunity to explore FROM THE LAND, an exhibition developed through our partnership with the Architectural Association based at Bedford Square, London and Hooke Park, Dorset. The exhibition brings together works that examine the relationship between architecture and the living world, approaching architecture as part of a broader material flow that begins in the landscapes where resources are sourced, passes through the built environment, and ultimately returns to the earth.

Gathering is free — RSVP for a place here

Bios

Inigo Minns is an architect, educator and curator whose practice spans architecture, film, performance and media. His work explores storytelling as a tool for architectural communication, bringing together spatial design, moving image and audience-centred experiences. He is Head of Media Studies at the Architectural Association, where he also leads Diploma Unit 12, and has recently established the AA x Punchdrunk Artist Residency. Alongside his teaching, Minns collaborates across architecture, culture and the screen industries, developing projects that examine the relationship between narrative, space and contemporary design practice.

Daniel J. Hudson is co-founder and Executive Chairman of Proposition, and board member of Wakelyns Agroforestry CCBS. The focus of Daniel’s work is how human beings can support the creation of abundant, resilient, biodiverse ecologies which produce far in excess of what we need to thrive. Within Proposition this has taken various forms, including the development of the Biodiversity Fingerprint, a concept to stimulate new thinking for how industries such as the built environment, fashion and agriculture can have a positive impact on biodiversity. Daniel is involved in developing vision for systems change and bringing together siloed professions to create a more harmonious future. He occasionally designs interiors and furniture in his spare time.

Image courtesy of Juliet Haysom.

Life Drawing classes with a twist | Hosted by Wumzum of the Markmakerz.LDN Collective

What can you expect?

They bring you life drawing, with a twist! Expect music, art tips and a creative experience — they want to build a fun, vibrant community, so don't expect your typical silent sketch session.

Each session will be focused around a (clothed) Life Model who will feature a range of poses throughout. The idea is to upskill and focus on form. You can do this however you like, with from pens, paints, poscas, or procreate! This session is open to all creatives, so feel free to stick to your preferred discipline or come and experiment with new ones.

So come along and get involved — we look forward to welcoming you!

🕔 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors 6:00pm)

📅 Fortnightly on Thursdays

📍Studio 110, Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Get your tickets here

"Rice At Home" is a film directed by Louise Ndibwirende and produced by Martha Redfern about culture, heritage and ancestry.

“There is rice at home” is a well known saying in African households to signify that we already have an abundance of what we need.

“Rice at Home” extends this conversation in this documentary directed by Louise Ndibwirende and produced by Martha Redfern which brings together elders from Rwanda, Bangladesh and India as they reflect on their experiences of heritage, culture and ancestry.

You will be moved by the raw and authentic conversations - and inspired to take the time to deeply connect with your roots and the richness of your community.

The film will be followed by a Q&A with the Director to explore deeper the themes of the documentary and offering the audience moments of connection, celebration and joy.

🎟️ Tickets can be found here (children and young people welcome)

Alternative hip-hop meets modern contemporary film. Caxxianne embodies Earth mother on a journey of self discovery through the elements.

What does it look like when the earth mother has to be reborn? In a world that disregarded her she now washes ashore the motherland new, learning herself, her children and her world all over again reborn.

AZÉ combines the vision of a Caribbean femme artist with the surrealism of the Namibian landscapes, intertwining cultures through the elements and astrological mappings.

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Click here to reserve a space

Join Dr Jennifer Crouch in a two-part research and experimental zine workshop that invites you to explore KEYSTONE SPECIES and ecology

Keystone species are creatures that play a crucial role in holding ecosystems together. When they are removed, they can cause a ‘trophic cascade’ - trophic refers to the food web. A trophic cascade is an ecological phenomenon where changes such as adding or removing a species triggers chain reactions such as local extinctions, over consumption of vegetation resulting in soil degradation, erosion or flooding.

Starting with selected readings from multiple sources, we will encounter different keystone species alongside texts from the critical posthumanities, critical mineral studies, ecology, situated knowledges and queer feminist science studies.... ˚₊‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧₊˚

⟡ Session 2: zine making and experimental formats ⟡

Using the printed.photocopied collages from session 1, we will create zines using simple book binding processes and apply folds, stitches and inserts to create experimental formats to create a collective zine collection. This second workshop takes place during London Climate Week and by the end of the session, each person taking part will have an zine containing our collective research created using different book binding formats, fold-outs and inserts.

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ click here for more information and to reserve a space

An exciting opportunity to meet our studio artists, find out more about their work and learn about their processes of creation.

Meet our artists and explore our building in the heart of Poplar for our free Open Studios this spring!

Join us at our new site in Chrisp Street Market for our first open Studio at Proposition Poplar, an exciting opportunity to meet our studio artists, find out more about their work and learn about their processes of creation. On the ground floor will be a pop-up exhibition curated by artists in the building, and you can visit their studio's if you ask them to escort you through the building.

From painting and sculpture, jewellery and performance, to textiles and photography, get ready to be inspired by our community!

You’ll also be able to enjoy Chrisp Street Festival of Britain Celebrations, which is occuring at the same time.

Though step-free access can be arranged for the ground floor (where the exhibition is) and there is an accessible toilet, the studio floors are only accessible by stairs.

📍 Proposition Poplar, 22 Market Square, E14 6AB

🗓️ Saturday 27 June 2026

⏱️ 11am–4pm

🎟️ Free to attend - click here to reserve a space

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Life Drawing classes with a twist | Hosted by Wumzum of the Markmakerz.LDN Collective

What can you expect?

They bring you life drawing, with a twist! Expect music, art tips and a creative experience — they want to build a fun, vibrant community, so don't expect your typical silent sketch session.

Each session will be focused around a (clothed) Life Model who will feature a range of poses throughout. The idea is to upskill and focus on form. You can do this however you like, with from pens, paints, poscas, or procreate! This session is open to all creatives, so feel free to stick to your preferred discipline or come and experiment with new ones.

So come along and get involved — we look forward to welcoming you!

🕔 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors 6:00pm)

📅 Fortnightly on Thursdays

📍Studio 110, Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Get your tickets here

Beavers are returning to London and the UK after being driven to extinction here 400 years ago. This live performance blends drawing, comedy, natural history, and reflection, following a day in the life of a beaver. Through facts, philosophy, and humour, the beaver becomes a lens for rethinking how we live.

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ £8 / £12 - click here for more information and to reserve a space

Beavers are returning to London and the UK after being driven to extinction here 400 years ago. This live performance blends drawing, comedy, natural history, and reflection, following a day in the life of a beaver. Through facts, philosophy, and humour, the beaver becomes a lens for rethinking how we live.

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ £8 / £12 - click here for more information and to reserve a space

Join Dr Jennifer Crouch in a two-part research and experimental zine workshop that invites you to explore KEYSTONE SPECIES and ecology

Keystone species are creatures that play a crucial role in holding ecosystems together. When they are removed, they can cause a ‘trophic cascade’ - trophic refers to the food web. A trophic cascade is an ecological phenomenon where changes such as adding or removing a species triggers chain reactions such as local extinctions, over consumption of vegetation resulting in soil degradation, erosion or flooding.

Starting with selected readings from multiple sources, we will encounter different keystone species alongside texts from the critical posthumanities, critical mineral studies, ecology, situated knowledges and queer feminist science studies.... ˚₊‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧₊˚

⟡ Session 1: Collaging reading/ drawing, mapping and collating ⟡

Create research pages that bring together your thoughts and reflections on keystone species through reading, cutting, drawing and collage. These will be printed over the coming weeks by Jennifer on a variety of paper types and colours for use in session 2- original pieces will be available for collection from the 27th June on wards (by session 2)

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ click here for more information and to reserve a space

Life Drawing classes with a twist | Hosted by Wumzum of the Markmakerz.LDN Collective

What can you expect?

They bring you life drawing, with a twist! Expect music, art tips and a creative experience — they want to build a fun, vibrant community, so don't expect your typical silent sketch session.

Each session will be focused around a (clothed) Life Model who will feature a range of poses throughout. The idea is to upskill and focus on form. You can do this however you like, with from pens, paints, poscas, or procreate! This session is open to all creatives, so feel free to stick to your preferred discipline or come and experiment with new ones.

So come along and get involved — we look forward to welcoming you!

🕔 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors 6:00pm)

📅 Fortnightly on Thursdays

📍Studio 110, Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Get your tickets here

Beavers are returning to London and the UK after being driven to extinction here 400 years ago. This live performance blends drawing, comedy, natural history, and reflection, following a day in the life of a beaver. Through facts, philosophy, and humour, the beaver becomes a lens for rethinking how we live.

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ £8 / £12 - click here for more information and to reserve a space

Beavers are returning to London and the UK after being driven to extinction here 400 years ago. This live performance blends drawing, comedy, natural history, and reflection, following a day in the life of a beaver. Through facts, philosophy, and humour, the beaver becomes a lens for rethinking how we live.

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ £8 / £12 - click here for more information and to reserve a space

Proposition is pleased to present an evening of artist talks with Julian Udine, Jane Scobie and Mariia Korneeva, marking the end of our inaugural Biodiversity Fingerprint Residency.

The three artists will share interdisciplinary practices exploring ecology, climate vulnerability, transformation, and more-than-human relations. All three are recent graduates of Central Saint Martins, UAL MA Art and Science, and we’re excited to be collaborating with the programme on this residency.

The Biodiversity Fingerprint Residency is a new platform connecting emerging artists from leading art and design universities with experimental studio infrastructure, supporting cross-disciplinary work at the intersection of art, science, materials, architecture, and biodiverse farming. The residency opens up questions around how living systems shape who we are, and how the Anthropocene might become an age of ecological abundance.

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Free to attend - click here to reserve a space

Live sonic experiments, improvisation and work-in-progress performances exploring sound, voice, rhythm and transformation.

Sonic Becomings is an evening of live sonic experimentation curated by Zoë Marden, bringing together artists working across sound, music and performance.

The programme focuses on improvisation, live process and work-in-progress sharing, creating a space for emerging ideas, unstable forms and spontaneous encounters to unfold in real time. Across the evening, audiences will experience sonic approaches spanning voice, electronics, rhythm, noise and spoken word.

Event Information

• Time: 7pm–10pm

• Address: Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0EL ( Come to the front entrance there will be someone at the door collecting tickets and showing you to the venue)

• Doors open 15 minutes before the event begins

• Seating will be limited, with a mixture of seated and standing viewing

• Some performances may include loud sound, low lighting or haze

• The gallery is wheelchair accessible

Purchase your ticket here

Life Drawing classes with a twist | Hosted by Wumzum of the Markmakerz.LDN Collective

What can you expect?

They bring you life drawing, with a twist! Expect music, art tips and a creative experience — they want to build a fun, vibrant community, so don't expect your typical silent sketch session.

Each session will be focused around a (clothed) Life Model who will feature a range of poses throughout. The idea is to upskill and focus on form. You can do this however you like, with from pens, paints, poscas, or procreate! This session is open to all creatives, so feel free to stick to your preferred discipline or come and experiment with new ones.

So come along and get involved — we look forward to welcoming you!

🕔 6:30pm - 8:30pm (doors 6:00pm)

📅 Fortnightly on Thursdays

📍Studio 110, Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ Get your tickets here

Beavers are returning to London and the UK after being driven to extinction here 400 years ago. This live performance blends drawing, comedy, natural history, and reflection, following a day in the life of a beaver. Through facts, philosophy, and humour, the beaver becomes a lens for rethinking how we live.

📍Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, E2 0EL

🎟️ £8 / £12 - click here for more information and to reserve a space