Michael Fordham
Gabriel Krauze has no time for neat conclusions
The written truth — In his Booker longlisted debut, the London writer produced a double-dose adrenaline shot of violence, brotherhood and fuck-you swagger, based squarely on his own experiences as a younger man. So, as the 34-year-old gears up to throw himself into the follow-up, it begs the question: where does he go next?
Written by: Michael Fordham
Black Trail Runners are reclaiming the countryside
In partnership with adidas Terrex — The trope of the Black person in the English Landscape doesn’t exist. A collective of trail runners are collaborating with adidas Terrex to address the issue.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Joining the dots with Nick Waplington and Joe Talbot
A Huck Podcast — In the latest episode of Joining the Dots, we bring together artist Nick Waplington and IDLES frontman Joe Talbot to talk art and creativity.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Joining the dots with youth activist Jamie Margolin
A Huck podcast — Joining The Dots is a Huck podcast. In the latest episode, we talk to climate activist Jamie Margolin about growing up in Trump's America.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Joining the dots with Gabriel Krauze
A Huck Podcast — In the latest episode of Joining the Dots we sit down with author Gabriel Krauze, whose autobiographical debut novel Who They Was is longlisted for the Booker Prize.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Joining the dots with author and publisher Tariq Goddard
A Huck Podcast — Joining The Dots is a Huck podcast. In the latest episode, we talk to author and publisher Tariq Goddard about his work with Repeater Books.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The family-run bar that’s a hub of creative independence
In partnership with Squarespace — Surviving the perils of being a freelancer is tough – now more than ever. In partnership with Squarespace, we’re supporting independent artists to create original work that responds to these testing times. Verity and Sharmaine Cox tell the story of their tiny Hackney dive bar Blondies – a space where music, motorbikes and skateboarding mingle freely.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The photographer reimagining creative communities
In partnership with Squarespace — Surviving the perils of being a freelancer is tough – now more than ever. In partnership with Squarespace, we’re supporting independent artists to create original work that responds to these testing times. Here, photographer and curator Matt Martin tells us how he uses photography to build community.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Aaron Kai is riding high on a wave of creativity
Huck x adidas — Artist Aaron Kai is one of 200 creative people around the world collaborating with Adidas on their [FUTURECRAFT.LOOP] initiative. We met him in Los Angeles to find out why he believes art is the best response to the age of emergency.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The art therapist using running to fuel creativity
Huck x adidas — For Jessie Zapotechne, there‘s nothing more inspiring than running through the streets of New York. Even in the throes of lockdown, her work and the city remain intertwined.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The education activist turning tragedy into triumph
Huck x adidas — After her brother was murdered, Jamira Burley dedicated her life to helping disadvantaged communities. Here, she tells us how current conditions are impacting her work – and why she uses running to find moments of peace.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Meet the artist leading floristry’s youthful takeover
In partnership with Squarespace — Surviving the perils of being a freelancer is tough – now more than ever. In partnership with Squarespace, we're supporting independent artists to create original work that responds to these testing times. In the latest instalment, we profile Harriet Parry, a creative force known for her floral interpretations of iconic artworks.
Written by: Michael Fordham