Old Spitalfields Market- Current

The webpage of Old Spitalfields Market feels very (post-)modern.
 The critical task with this sort of development is to find the right balance between the often conflicting needs of conservation and refurbishment; it called for evolution rather than revolution. To everyone’s immense satisfaction, Old Spitalfields Market has become one of London’s most popular meeting places, with thriving market stalls, shops and restaurants, and is now ranked as one of London’s top ten visitor attractions. 

-From Ballymore, redevelopment company: http://www.ballymoregroup.com/project/detail/old-spitalfields-market

It's true that the market has become a tourist attraction or hang out spot/ entertainment rather than an actual market selling groceries or food ingredients (that would be Borough Market instead). Its brand image becomes more high-class and aimed at consumers: such as the "Silk Series". 

However, the Silk Series is also linked to East London resident, artist Sue Kreitzman, known for her love of colour.

https://oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/journal/my-spitalfields-artist-sue-kreitzman-reveals-her-true-colours

She also organized Colour Walks in the market, which is another quaint addition to the destination.

who meet, dressed in their finest to walk, talk and strutt their stuff."

 

Colour Walk (every Wednesday) https://oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/events/colour-walk

Sounds interesting! "An informal gathering of colourful, creative souls 

Wooden Boat with Seven People  2011, by Kalliopi Lemos 

Wooden Boat with Seven People features an authentic boat that was used to transport refugees from Turkey to the shores of the Greek islands.

The sculptural installation aims to reflect Spitalfields’ rich history of providing shelter for successive waves of migrants across the centuries.

I like how different public art sculptures are dotted around the market and reveal/ represents histories of the area as well. The ship is also a symbol of shelter and home uniting refugees and people who come here.

Tea Dance http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/event/2089/

"was historically a dance held on a summer or autumn afternoon or early evening..."