Marcin Krupa

The project entitled ‘Tales of East End’ is a personal photographic investigation into the surrounding nightlife in and around East London.

The use of the term ‘East End’ began in the late 19th century and was first applied to the east districts of the River Thames. Over the course of a century, the East End has become synonymous with poverty, overcrowding, disease and criminality. However, with the recent developments and renovation of the area or more to say its gentrification, the East End’s landscape has changed in history once more. Once the home of immigrants, criminals and the working class it has now flourished into become the home of street art, fashion and a place regarded as one of the most popular entertainment districts in London.

“Untitled”, Photograph, Brick Lane, 2012