The Shock of the Now

The Shock of the Now

The Shock of the Now’s Guide to Deptford X 2025

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Hector Campbell
Jul 11, 2025
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Morning All - Welcome to The Shock of the Now’s Guide to Deptford X 2025!

Deptford X launches its new biennial format this evening, with London’s longest-running free visual arts festival evolving and expanding to eighteen days worth of exhibitions and events. Therefore, I’m bring you a comprehensive breakdown of this year’s programme, covering the eight Deptford X festival commissions and all associated talks, tours and workshops; as well as a curated selection of thirty-five highlights from the festival’s Fringe - that assembles artists, community groups, students, local galleries and unique venues. Preview dates/times, booking links and full opening hours have been provided where possible, and with so many excellent projects taking place, I hope this issue will be of use as you plan your Deptford X itinerary!

I hope you enjoy The Shock of the Now’s Guide to Deptford X 2025, and if so do forward it along! As always, questions and comments welcome, so feel free to get in touch, H x

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