Mindful Photo Lab

We’re very proud to be part of Brave New Brain by — a powerful project exploring the interaction between neurodiversity and creativity, supported by

It’s been an honour to collaborate with incredible artists, members of the neurodiverse community, stroke survivors, scientists, researchers, and people with experience of prison — all coming together to explore the neurodiverse brain in deep and meaningful ways.

The House of Annetta in Brick Lane was the perfect setting for this bold, thoughtful journey.

Today’s opening celebration was truly special: poetry, a short film, and an insightful conversation with a neuroscientist about autism. A fantastic event full of heart and depth.

Sharing moments from today’s workshop at .margarets.house Chapel, where presented her beautiful exhibition. Her work was inspired by her life in Bethnal Green and also included powerful new pieces created using participants’ photos from our Street Photography and Mindful Online workshops.

This morning, incredible artist led a mark-making session, inviting participants to create drawings inspired by their photos of London. Her practice, exploring belonging and memory, created a bridge between Shahena’s artwork, participants’ photos, and her own journey.

Next stop: Old Ford Bow Festival and Heritage Day at The Art Pavilion near Mile End – Sunday 27 May, 12–2PM. Booking link coming soon!

Thank you to Arts Council England, Community Fund, and St Margaret’s House for supporting 20HCG’s creative journey through East London.

Special thanks to Sarah M. for capturing some of today’s photos!

🎨 Over two series of 8-week workshops with Shoreditch Trust, stroke survivors explored their past, present, and future through the art of collage.

Each participant created a deeply personal piece, reflecting on their memories and hopes.

The journey culminated in a beautiful collective collage, now on display in for everyone to admire. Come and take a look at this inspiring work! 💛

Ethiopia & Eritrea in Finsbury Park: Stories in Focus

ኢትዮጵያ እና ኤርትራ በፊንስበሪ ፓርክ: በትኩረት የተመለከቱ ታሪኮች

This project is a collaboration between Pierre Bureau and Ethiopian and Eritrean residents who live or work around Finsbury Park, celebrating their rich heritage through co-authored photographic portraits.

With an Ethiopian mother from Addis Abeba and a father, Jacques Bureau, who was a French ethnologist documenting life in Ethiopia and Eritrea during the 1970s and 80s, this project holds personal significance for me.

The portraits capture personal memories and stories, inspired by my father’s archival photos. Displayed in shop windows, restaurants, and local businesses, the portraits offer a glimpse into the participants’ lives.

With captions in Amharic, Tigrinya, and English, the project fosters cultural awareness and community connection.

Can you spot me as a child in one of the photos?

Special thanks to the Arts Council Lottery Fund for their support.
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📸 Join Us for an Evening of Visual Discovery and Community Connection! 📸

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming exhibition hosted .

Our photography workshops bring together people from diverse backgrounds across London on a journey of visual discovery, building a vibrant and fun creative community.

Mindful Photo Lab cultivates mental well-being and creativity through art and mindfulness, empowering individuals with tools for resilience and personal growth while fostering an inclusive, engaged community.

Event: “Stories We Tell” Exhibition
Exhibition Run: 13 June - 11 July
Open Day: Thursday, 13 June, 5 pm - 8 pm
Location: Poplar Union, 2 Cotall St, Poplar, London, E14 6TL

Come join us on Thursday, June 13, for the opening of “Stories We Tell,” where you’ll meet Pierre and the photographers behind the images. This is an opportunity for local people to change the way they see the world and share their personal stories while connecting with their community.

“Our aim is to enhance our skills in living respectfully among others while celebrating our differences.” - Mindful Photo Lab

Looking forward to seeing you there!