From The Bloc

By: Ella Natalia Hopkins
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  • From The Bloc is a new podcast that puts a spotlight on Central and Eastern Europeans living in the UK. Producer and presenter, Ella Natalia Hopkins, interviews musicians, actors, directors, photographers, presenters, dancers and other creatively-minded people from CEE backgrounds.


    Podcast guests talk about their creative projects, inspirations and life in the UK. They also share funny stories about being a migrant in the Western world.


    Through the authentic and optimistic stories, the podcast aims to bring Central and Eastern European culture closer to the British audience and build a stronger sense of community amongst the CEE diaspora.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
  • S3 EP2 - Sane Seven

    S3 EP2 - Sane Seven
    Dec 8 2024

    In this episode Ella is interviewing an amazing Lithuanian photographer, Sane Seven.


    Sane is internationally known for her powerful and intimate portraits of influential women. She photographed cultural icons such as Helena Bonham Carter, industry pioneers like Dame Donna Langley and world leaders like Julia Gillard.


    Through her work, Sane amplifies women’s voices across all spheres and serves as a dedicated advocate for gender equality. She’s currently involved in initiatives that lead the way to a more inclusive future.


    Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records.


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    57 mins
  • S3 EP1 - Paulina & Elena

    S3 EP1 - Paulina & Elena
    Nov 7 2024

    Season 3 is opening with Paulina Korobkiewicz and Elena Juzulenaite.


    Paulina is a Polish-born and London-based photographer and visual artist. Her work explores themes of cultural identity, memory, and the transformation of social spaces. She exhibited her work in the UK and internationally and has been featured in many important art publications and magazines.


    Elena is an artist and a community activist, also based in London. She comes from Lithuania where she studied figurative painting. In recent years she has developed an interest in group creativity and community engaged art. Since 2017 she has taken part in numerous projects across East London, facilitating educational workshops, creating resources for families and organising events.


    This Autumn Paulina and Elena are organising a new exhibition in London that will feature work from various Eastern European artists.


    Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records.


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    39 mins
  • S2 EP6 - Anka

    S2 EP6 - Anka
    Mar 21 2024

    In this episode Ella is talking to a London-based visual artist, Anka Dabrowska. Being a migrant from Poland, she adopted the position of an outsider to artistically respond to a sense of displacement increasingly common to people living in contemporary metropolises. As an artist, Anka works in drawing, illustration, sculpture and installation art, and has exhibited widely nationally and internationally.


    Podcast produced by DJ Dean Leon at Riddim Life Records.





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    34 mins

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