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Dystopian photos of London’s bankers in meltdown
The 2008 crash — Ten years after the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, Stephen McLaren’s photos remember the fear, helplessness and demented ambivalence in the City of London at that time. “I think next time will be more foreseeable but just as unavoidable,” he says.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Tender shots of young, US men on the cusp of adulthood
Almost there — Photographer Amit Elkayam explores the universal fragility of boyhood, capturing young adolescents as they grapple with the early expectations of masculinity.
Written by: HUCK HQ
It’s time to rediscover the intimate magic of a phone call
New Romantics — Today, all of our relationships exist on our mobiles. But, in a world where intimacy has had to adapt to the presence of technology, the simple act of speaking on the phone still retains some kind of starry-eyed power.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
Inside the UK’s most radical indie publishers
Part Seven: Repeater Books — Described as the ‘the love child of Verso and Faber’, Repeater Books is an exciting new voice in left-wing literature – revolutionising the tired world of cultural theory and criticism.
Written by: Kit Caless
Bold, broke and backing real music: 10 years of The Quietus
‘Nobody thought we’d make it’ — As the music publication celebrates a decade of editorial independence, founders John Doran and Luke Turner reflect on the highs and lows of their tumultuous tenure – from stealing Mick Hucknall’s clothes to launching their own label.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
A strange, lyrical look at street life in Mexico
Between life & death — Photographer Harvey Stein captures the myths, mysteries and rituals that surround the Mexican culture of mourning.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The NYC collective bringing the club to your living room
Brooklyn Wildlife — Brooklyn Wildlife is the New York art collective putting on weird shows in weird places. We catch up with founder Chris Carr about why it's so important to recontextualise the way we experience music.
Written by: Jonathan Turton
Capturing teenage, feminine anger in small-town Canada
Firecrackers — Jasmin Mozaffari was inspired to write Firecrackers after enduring an abhorrent act of sexual harassment. Following its premiere at TIFF, we speak to the filmmaker and two lead actors about tackling the power dynamics of gender head-on.
Written by: Katie Goh
The post-apocalyptic impact of late capitalism
A grim reality — In a shocking new series, photographer Kai Löffelbein reveals the effects of illegal e-waste dumping.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Ai Weiwei explores the political power of letter writing
Yours truly — The trailblazing Chinese artist celebrates the activist history of postcards and letter writing in his new book, Yours Truly – Art, Human Rights, and the Power of Writing a Letter.
Written by: Miss Rosen
