Ourhistory Archives

25/04/2025

Happening Tonight at Art Retro Fortnight – art’otel Hoxton

Red Gallery founder Ernesto Leal returns with a brand new video work and live panel talk, diving deep into the archives of East End Promise and the iconic era that made East London a global creative force.

Back in 2010, Red Gallery took over a 30,000 sq ft warehouse in Hoxton, turning it into a radical cultural hub — a “legal squat” where bold ideas and underground energy collided. One of its most unforgettable moments? East End Promise: A Story of Cultural Migrants 1988–2000 — a landmark show that documented the faces, sounds, and movements that reshaped Shoreditch.

Don’t miss this one-night revival.
Red Gallery catalogues will be available to buy — your chance to own a piece of this rich history.

Join us tonight. Relive the energy. Reconnect with the scene. Celebrate the legacy. Open for All!

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22/04/2025

Join us on Friday night for Art Retro Fortnight at art'otel Hoxton, as Red Gallery founder Ernesto Leal returns with a new video work and live panel talk, diving back into the archives of East End Promise and the era that made East London legendary.

In 2010, Red Gallery transformed a derelict 30,000 sq ft warehouse in Hoxton into a vibrant creative playground — a “legal squat” where bold ideas thrived. One of its most iconic moments? East End Promise: A Story of Cultural Migrants 1988–2000 — a landmark exhibition that captured the spirit of a generation reshaping Shoreditch.

🛍️ We’ll also be selling Red Gallery exhibition catalogues on the night — don’t miss the chance to grab a piece of history.

🎟️ Sign up for tickets now — relive the energy, remember the faces, and celebrate a moment that defined a movement.

Tickets 👇

with Ernesto Leal

23/01/2025

What a way to kick off 2025—an incredible turnout to support our exhibition at The Ministry of Sound Private Members’ Club.

For the third week in January, one of the toughest times to hold an event, we pulled off a total success. Onward and upward!

A huge thanks to the amazing people involved: the photographers, collaborators, and everyone who contributed their stunning images.

Special thanks to: Antony Price , Simon Moore , Aoife and all @ The Ministry , El Kedge , Becks n'Bobs , Sultana Qureshi , Chris Low
,Zoë Irwin & Ew Leal

16/01/2025

Don't miss out this Friday evening at The Ministry! Ourhistory Archives is unveiling a treasure trove of never-before-seen photos from private collections, capturing the electrifying rave, club, and party scenes of New York and London—yes, including some iconic moments at our very own Ministry of Sound! It's going to be an unforgettable night!

There's also a documentary film screening of Sub Berlin: the Story of Tresor (Germany,2008/2024) a Q&A session and of course, DJs - the perfect thing to get you reminiscing about the rave ❤

Club Culture - The Only Certainty is the Experience
Friday 17th January 1800 - onwards

Exhibition only: Saturday 18th January 0900 onwards
Members: see web-app for tickets.

Non-members: secure your spot by following this link
https://www.designmynight.com/london/event-space/elephant-castle/the-ministry/ourhistory-archives-club-culture-exhibition-at-the-ministry?t=tickets

08/01/2025

Let's take it back to the old school 🔙
Join us at The Ministry for a deep-dive into previously unseen photographs from private collections including images of rave, club and party culture in New York and London, of course featuring our very own Ministry of Sound.

There's also a documentary film screening of Sub Berlin: the Story of Tresor (Germany,2008/2024) a Q&A session and of course, DJs - the perfect thing to get you reminiscing about the rave ❤

Club Culture - The Only Certainty is the Experience
Friday 17th January 1800 - onwards

Exhibition only: Saturday 18th January 0900 onwards
Members: see web-app for tickets.

Non-members: secure your spot by following this link
https://www.designmynight.com/london/event-space/elephant-castle/the-ministry/ourhistory-archives-club-culture-exhibition-at-the-ministry?t=tickets

15/11/2024

‘𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿’ 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Framed by the connectivity of club culture and its values that transcend borders, ‘SubBerlin, The Story Of Tresor’ will be screening @ 4pm at the Farsight Collective, WC2H 8DJ. Tracing the club’s history from its beginning in the early ’90s to the closure of its original location in 2005, it includes interviews with many of the artists that played at the venue, from Juan Atkins to Sven Vath, as well as the people that made the club happen, such as original founder Dimitri Hegemann.

Alongside, a series of archived photographs from 70s Italia to 2000s Berlin will be displayed with catalogues for sale. Come down to explore the lineage of shared club culture in its various mediums.

*As recommended in the Monocle newsletter for cultural events to be at in London this weekend!

Exhibition open until the 17th November - Club Culture - The Red Gallery Catalogues

14/11/2024

Opening tonight! Free Entry🎉
Join us for a three-day event from November 14th-17th at Farsight Collective, celebrating Red Gallery’s Club Culture series with exhibition catalogues and books from iconic global club scenes like La Movida Madrid, Soviet Hippies, Berlin's Tresor, and more; featuring photos, screenings, Q&As, and publications for sale.

13/11/2024

Opening tomorrow! Join us for a 3-day exhibition celebrating the launch of the Red Gallery’s Club Culture catalogues and publications.

Dates: Thursday, November 14th – Sunday, November 17th
Location: Collective, 4 Flitcroft St, London WC2H 8DJ
Note: BYOD (no bar available)

The event will showcase an eclectic mix of exhibition catalogues and books, featuring highlights like La Movida (Madrid), Soviet Hippies (Estonia), After The Fall (Berlin 1990/2000), French Touch (Paris), Tresor Berlin Tresor, Dave Swindell's Spirit of Ibiza '89 (2011 Red Gallery edition), and Chris Low's Tokyo Punks.

Don’t miss this unique celebration of club culture in print!