Guy Martin
A photographer probes truth and lies in modern Turkey
The Parallel State — After being injured in a deadly attack in Libya, British photographer Guy Martin wasn’t sure if he’d ever shoot again. Then he recalibrated his identity. Slowing down, he started documenting the faux-reality of Turkish soap operas and the surreal political events they mirrored on the streets.
Written by: Guy Martin, as told to Andrea Kurland
The surf club inspiring young women to reclaim their town
Coastal changemakers — On the coast of Cornwall, in a town overcrowded in summer and deserted by winter, one woman is empowering locals to discover a sense of agency – through the power of surfing.
Written by: Hazel Sheffield
Learning to take photos that come from within
Pivot Points: Stories of Change — Photographer Guy Martin has spent an award-winning career documenting violent change in the Middle East. But it’s at home in Cornwall that he learned his most valuable lesson: the best photos are always personal.
Written by: Guy Martin
The street racing Palestinian women refusing to slow down
I can breathe — In the close confines of Palestinian life, a nascent street-racing scene is hurtling up and taking root. For one of the women sat behind the wheel, freedom is what happens when you refuse to slow down.
Written by: Polly Fields
The invincible mindset of Stephanie Gilmore
Heroes of Independence — To celebrate a decade of self-rule, we caught up with icons who personify the spirit of independence. In this instalment, surf icon Steph Gilmore talks about finding peace of mind in the simple things in life – with or without having to rely on others.
Written by: Cian Traynor
A surfing storm is brewing
Get ready to be united by gigantic swell — As a monster swell gathers across the Atlantic, surfers around the world are getting pumped for nature's great equalising force.
Written by: Michael Fordham
World-champ surfer Steph Gilmore shares her turbulent story with London
Stephanie in the Water screening and Q&A at 71a — An exclusive insight into one of this generation's most inspiring sportspersons. Come meet Stephanie at Huck HQ.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Can Kelly Slater bring anything new to the surf fashion game?
New brand Outerknown launches with big ambitions. — It had to happen: The Greatest Surfer Who Has Ever Lived launches his own clothing line, but will it live up to Slater's ethical and sustainable claims?
Written by: Michael Fordham
Guy Martin
Sony World Photography Award Winner 2014 — After being wounded in an attack in Libya that killed photojournalist Tim Hetherington, Guy Martin turned his back on political unrest. Until it tapped him on the shoulder in the city he calls home.
Written by: Guy Martin
Congratulations Stephanie Gilmore!
Huck celebrates the Snapper Rocks queen — As Stephanie Gilmore races her way towards her sixth World Title we dig through the archives and discover how she's pushed surfing to new heights.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Stephanie Gilmore
Big Girl — She’s been crowned the World Champion of surfing a staggering five times. But at twenty-four Stephanie Gilmore is still picking up pace. Now, as the face of a mega-brand, her public persona is about to explode. HUCK hung out with the ambassador of surf and caught a glimpse of her life away from the water’s edge.
Written by: Polly Fields
Koston & Beasley
Ride to Live, Live to Ride — Notes on professional skateboarding, Eric Koston and Theotis Beasley. Skullcandy European Skate Tour, 2012. Barcelona, Spain.
Written by: Shane Herrick