An Evening With Julian Assange (The Mantle)

Having successfully maneuvered past the enormous security guard and through the RSVP check point, I made my way up the stairs to the Babycastles gallery. I’d never been to the space before, so I took the opportunity to wander around. This was of course easier said than done. Packed into four rooms throughout the building – each set up with projectors – nearly 300 people awaited the live chat with Julian Assange. The diverse crowd spanned multiple generations, with teenagers and grandparents alike eagerly awaiting the start of the event. Read more…