t-fags — When perusing photobooks in queer bookshops, El Hardwick and Orion Isaacs realised that none of the people or experiences they found in among the pages represented them. Their new project, which they are crowdfunding to turn into a book, aims to fills that gap.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Mind the gap — Mark McEvoy’s new photobook revisits the three-year period when he spent Friday and Saturday evenings roaming the Tube with his camera. The result is a mix of joy, drunkenness and spots of stillness.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Art Against Knives — For 15 years, the group has been inspiring Barnet’s young people through creativity and possibility. Following their recent win at the Youth Music Awards, we caught up with Katy Dawe and Rickardo Stewart to hear about their story.
Written by: Isaac Muk
We The Surfers — Once ravaged by civil war, the West African country’s waveriding crew and infrastructure is growing. Arthur Bourbon’s new film celebrates the Robertsport Surf Club and the locals who have created a joyous, idiosyncratic community.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Thank God for Immigrants — Created by art and activism crew Everyone Hates Elon, it’s displayed in Liverpool, where Queen first played together as a band.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Gems & mems — With an insightful Q&A featuring High Vis’ Graham Sayle and cover star Kojey Radical, along with headsy bass music from Manami and grooves from DJ.FINAL3.INDD, it was an evening to celebrate music, print and community.
Written by: Ella Glossop
A ramp that listens — The underground Athens hangout, set in a plywood bowl, has become a popular spot for local boarders and music fans, attracting the likes of Fred again.. and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso to play. We trace its evolution over the years.
Written by: George Mylonas
The iron reign — Photojournalist Paul Pickard’s new book revisits English Midlands life during ’80s, when he was on the frontlines recording news and key events, as tensions between people and authority came to a head.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Freak Family — As the latest to helm Volcom’s Featured Artist series, the award-winning animator and illustrator drops a macabre, Halloween-themed capsule collection. We caught up with the cult-favourite cartoonist to hear about it, his skateboarding background and creating in the age of AI.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Teal Dreams — In an ever more digital, online world, we ask our favourite artists about their most cherished pieces of physical culture. Today, singer-songwriter, horticulturalist, youth worker and wearer of many hats Yazmin Lacey.
Written by: Yazmin Lacey