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Michael Fordham

Surf

John John Florence matters more than you know

Thoughts on surfing and the 2014 Quiksilver Pro France — John John Florence has shed his über grom status and won the 2014 Quiksilver Pro France. And the ramifications for surfing, says Michael Fordham, run deeper than you think.

Written by: Michael Fordham
Activism

Is social media the new weapon of war?

Michael Fordham searches for truth amid US-led strikes in Syria and Iraq. — From propaganda videos and parliamentary statements to opinion pieces like this, war makes combatants of us all. But where does the truth lie, asks Michael Fordham.

Written by: Michael Fordham
Bike

Bruce Brown's cult motorcycle movie gets a hi-def sequel

European Premiere at San Sebastian Film Festival — Dana Brown's high-octane sequel to his father's rootsy motorcycle movie On Any Sunday premieres in San Sebastian tomorrow, September 26. But how has bike culture evolved in the interim?

Written by: Michael Fordham
Opinion

The day Scotland said NO

Notes from the frontline of Scotland's failed fight for independence — Michael Fordham bears witness to The Most Important Day in Scottish History.

Written by: Michael Fordham
Surf

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
Outdoors

Embracing the Element: 25 years of roots and culture riding

Huck x Element — Innovative brand Element announces a year-long celebration of a quarter century of doing the good stuff. We spoke with founder Johnny Schillereff.

Written by: Michael Fordham
Why I do what I do

Thomas Castets

Out in the Line-up — Some surfers may be gay. Deal with it.

Written by: Michael Fordham
Art

Christopher Wool

Fearless Abstraction — Christopher Wool is a contemporary artist immersed in the manic boogie of the Lower East Side.

Written by: Michael Fordham
Culture

Material Culture

Big Things — Connecting the dots between the stuff you buy and the lifestyle you consume.

Written by: Michael Fordham
Opinion

Beyond London

Time & The City — As London fires up once again for the Paralympics, HUCK Editor-At-Large Michael Fordham pays tribute to his particular corner of the city.

Written by: Michael Fordham

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