Dan Shipsides, Several sequenced problems on Contemporary Art (Frieze), installation view, 2008, mixed media, dimensions variable. Photo by Andy Keate. Peckham. The mere mention of this seemingly blighted borough is enough to send some running for the hills. Much in the same way as mentioning Hackney in the 1980s would do. But this just makes its treasures more special. We aren't ashamed to say we are fans of Peckham. South London Gallery, created in the......

The goodly burghers of Peckham have got their rose-tinted spectacles on again as the annual I Love Peckham festival approaches. In truth this oft-maligned corner of south east London is about as cutting-edge arty-farty as it gets, and the festival aims to showcase this. And, er, yes, to help paint over the rather unfortunate image with which the area is often tarred: one of the main themes of this year is rebranding and misconception.......