After falling victim to an assault, Sandy Carson left his native Scotland for the US. It was there that he found a home in photography – capturing American life with an outsider’s eye.
The 68-year-old’s photography views the world through a mischievous lens. After going unseen for decades, it’s finally gaining the plaudits it deserves – and he’s loving every second.
Cengiz Yar has seen a few things in his time. But it was away from the frontlines that he truly came to value a universal right: having a patch to call one’s own.
Whether adapting technology for activism or directing sci-fi porn, the Taiwanese artist is driven by a desire to create bold new worlds – ones where anything is possible.
Katherine Paul burst out of Portland’s underground scene. Now, operating on a much larger platform, she’s determined to make a positive difference for marginalised voices.
With a haunting new composition for a feverish new film, the British disruptor is back doing what she does best – smashing boundaries, breaking new ground.
A feverish subculture is emerging from the favelas of Northeast Brazil – one that challenges prejudice in a city where just being visible can feel like an act of resistance.
Deep within a forest on the outskirts of Germany, a small army of activists is fighting to protect a 12,000-year-old natural resource from being destroyed.
Rae Smith grew up not realising she was born intersex, leading to years of emotional upheaval where she kept her true self secret. Then she found skateboarding.
Colombia’s coffee-growing region was once a violent no-go zone where all the best beans were exported. But as peace has spread, an influx of coffee fanatics is revolutionising the landscape.
Four years on from the last album, and with fans growing restless, Kevin Parker is still grappling with an all-consuming creative process – one that means pushing himself to new extremes.
EarthGang is a larger-than-life rap duo with a simple aim: telling stories that represent the real Atlanta, while pushing what that sounds like to the outer limits.
Drawing from her experience as an erotic dancer, filmmaker Bronwen Parker-Rhodes believes that nothing communicates with more power than our unspoken connections.
Not everyone who rides a classic scooter is a Mod. Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, Scooterboys were a new breed of rider with a punk attitude and homegrown style.
Horiren 1st is among the world’s most sought-after tattoo artists. But in a country where body art is considered taboo, her journey to the top hasn’t been easy.
From crypto-raves to artificial intelligence, Holly Herndon is reimagining how we use technology at what's starting to feel like a pivotal moment in history.
David Bowie copied him. Jimmy Savile got battered by him. This is the story of Exotic Adrian Street, a flamboyant brawler who blurred the lines between athlete and artist.
The producer, DJ, filmmaker, rapper, composer and label boss has been on an unstoppable run. Now, with a bold new project on the horizon, he’s digging even deeper.
Following his acclaimed work with Donald Glover, the filmmaker is now one of the most sought-after in Hollywood, tackling contemporary anxiety with an absurdist touch.
With her debut album, Tierra Whack crafted her very own audiovisual fantasyland. For the Philadelphia rapper, innovation is simply a way to stave off boredom.
As a multidisciplinary powerhouse who acts, writes, directs and makes music, Space Jam 2 director Terence Nance is about to make the jump from inventive TV to a big-screen blockbuster.
As esports grows into a billion-dollar industry, the only threat to its potential is a lack of inclusivity. With the stakes growing ever higher, we hear from the pros blazing a new trail.
