Royal Docks Originals
Docks Open Art Commissions: Threads of Arrival
Threads of Arrival is a vibrant, site-specific mural by local artist Luke Gray, that he will be painting on site during the Royal Docks Originals festival.
The mural celebrates the cultural heritage, textiles, and lived experiences of migrant communities who arrived at the docks and helped shape Newham into the diverse borough it is today.
Luke’s artwork will transform a public wall into a symbolic textile of resilience and identity, blending traditional fabric patterns, local portraits, and migration imagery into one flowing composition.
Check back to find out where you can find Luke painting his mural!
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For your visit
Food & Drink
Well Bean Cafe
Feel Good, Do Good. Well Bean Co is a community cafe and event space in the Royal Docks, East London.
Places To Stay
Travelodge London ExCeL
A good budget choice, eight minutes walk from the ExCeL centre.
New Arrival
Food & Drink
Café Spice Namasté
Cafe Spice Namaste, Royal Albert Wharf's new neighbourhood restaurant, is now officially open.
