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The brutal, unifying sporting spectacle of Buzkashi

Way of life — Popular across Central Asia and the national sport of Afghanistan, the equestrian game sees horse riders – sometimes hundreds – battle to secure a goat hide and transport it to a goal. It’s extreme and theatrical, but also brings people together, writes Rob Corsini.

Written by: Rob Corsini

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Culture

Glaswegian life, captured over 80 years of redevelopment and flux

Still Glasgow — An expansive new GoMA exhibition, curated by Katie Bruce, explores culture and people in the Scottish city, from its post-war tenement communities to its busking musicians.

Written by: Zoe Whitfield

Activism

New documentary spotlights UK Right to Roam movement

OUR LAND — Directed by Orban Wallace, it asks questions about the meaning of land ownership, environmental protection and access to nature.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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Culture

In photos: The colourful, foreboding techno-optimism of the ’90s

A Visual History — Henry Carroll’s new book traces the roots of unfettered, present-day neoliberalism through images from the 20th century’s final decade, raising questions about how we arrived at where we are today.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Sport

The future of greyhound racing is murky. Can it survive?

A night at the dogs — With roots in ancient civilisations, the sport has traditionally been a pastime of Britain’s working classes. But falling betting revenues, changing habits and animal welfare concerns is seeing it face an existential battle for survival.

Written by: Nick Harland

Culture

Uncovering the not-so-subtle queerness of Mexican rodeos

JARIPEO — A new experimental film by Rebecca Zweig and Efraín Mojica explores the looks, embraces and brushes of skin contact in which LGBTQ+ desire manifests at the traditionally hyper-masculine events.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Music

Analogue Appreciation: Murkage Dave

Brut Thoughts — In an ever more digital, online world, we ask our favourite artists about their most cherished pieces of physical culture. Today, alt-pop chronicler of modern life, Murkage Dave. 

Written by: Murkage Dave

Culture

Dredging and drifting with the last wild oyster fishermen of the River Fal

Cornish pearls — Using only the power of the wind and centuries-old traditional techniques, harvesting oysters in the last wild fishery in England is a sustainable, yet dying, practice. Jack Burke goes trawling with Jason, one of the few keeping it alive, to find out more.

Written by: Jack Burke

The Outsiders Project

What went down at the London screening of STEPS: Deo Kato’s Run for Justice

Cape Town to Shoreditch — Taking place at Rich Mix, the evening featured a Q&A with the runner himself and Huck’s Phil Young, as well as plenty of community connection.

Written by: Ella Glossop

Activism

New Shepard Fairey print commemorates killed Palestinian child Hind Rajab

Remember — It comes two years after the five-year-old was killed by the IDF as she and her family were attempting to flee Gaza City, with proceeds going to the Palestine Red Crescent Society.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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