FACE 2 FACE: taking london offline
On 5th March, we opened the doors to FACE 2 FACE, a large-scale creative event in London designed to bring people back together in real life. And it genuinely felt like something shifted.
1,500 RSVPs.
75 artists.
8 live artists.
5 creative workshops.
Free pizza, drinks and books.
One unforgettable evening.
What is FACE 2 FACE?
FACE 2 FACE is a community-led art and culture event created by Studio 404, a non-profit CIC focused on making creative spaces more accessible, inclusive and human.
The event brought together:
Emerging and established artists
Designers, founders and creatives
People from across different generations, backgrounds and industries
All in one space, with one shared focus: creativity and connection in real life.
Why in-person creative events matter more than ever
At a time when so much of our lives exists online, FACE 2 FACE was built around a simple idea: What happens when we bring people offline again?
Not for content. Not for clout. Not for a quick photo and exit.
But to:
experience art up close
watch artists create in real time
make something yourself
meet people you wouldn’t usually meet
The result was a room that felt present, not performative, where people stayed, talked, laughed and created. Someone described it like he felt he’d gone back in a time machine, and it doesn’t get much better than that, really, does it?
What’s next for Studio 404?
FACE 2 FACE is part of a wider vision at Studio 404. We want to:
Create accessible cultural experiences
Support emerging artists
Bring communities together through creativity
Reimagine how we experience art in physical spaces
This was just the beginning. More events, exhibitions and a larger-scale festival are coming.
To support us, you can donate to the cause here, and follow us on Instagram for more updates.
Thank you
To the artists who trusted us with their work:
Aaron Li-Hill - Affoue Aurelie N'Gotta - Aislinn F - Alaa Satir - Amelia Lancaster - Arlette Moyi - Bambi Goodman - Beth Simcock - Bianca Pirlog - Carne Griffiths - Charmagne Coble - Chris Mccrae - Christin Voscort - CurrieGOAT - Dan Bullock - Dani Bergson - Daniel Ayomide Emmanuel - Dulchie Davy Usher - ELNO - Flor Ferraco - Gank Pansuay - Gareth Luxton - Glam Beckett - Gloria Da Silva - Hayley Wall - Hawwa Alam - Hillary Emetuche - Imogen Morris - Iskrae Sale - Jerome Masi - Jim Vision - Jeru - Johannes Ehemann - Judy Clarkson - Julia Grayson - Kehinde Wiley - Loi Lynton - Lours - LUAP - Lucian Koncz - Lucy Pass - Manuel Hechavarria Zaldivar - Marco Martone - Mathushaa Sagthidas - Matt Small - Mia Hawk - Mike Thebridge - Norman O’Flynn - Mowcka - Mustafa Muhammad - Nacho Welles - Naledi Tshegofatso Modupi - Nick Gatenby - Olivia Taylar - Olympia Alsawi - Pablo Thomas - Princewill Aruocha - Reves Ones - Robert Hewer - Saki Tomita - Shai Digital - S.Riley - Shura Kishchenko - Skubalisto - SLASKY - Taddea Tinchon - Tonique Sewell - Tyreis Holder - Valeria Alvarez - Vane MG
Creative workshop facilitators:
Sasha / Her Inner Wellness - Anna Makri - Beyond Art UK - Rosette Ale/Revival LDN
To the people who booked a ticket and queued patiently! And to everyone behind the scenes who made it happen.
Special shout-out to:
Creative Debuts - Other Box - The Laundry Studios team - Tina from Moniker Art - The Framing Room - Art Install London - Catch Cameras - Free Books Campaign - MODA Tequila - Whitebox Cocktails - Drip water - ohmg water - London Fields Pub - Studio Bonus Official - Angry Jalebi - Giulia Paratelli - Mudi
Partner with Studio 404
As a CIC, Studio 404 works with partners who believe in the value of in-person connection, creativity and accessible culture.
If you're a brand, organisation or institution interested in supporting future events, exhibitions or our upcoming festival, we’d love to hear from you. → Contact us here.
