When craft gets confrontational — Henry Hussey turned his back on fashion design to find an original voice in textiles. But this isn't your typical ornamental embroidery. This is hard-hitting art packing all the urgency of trade-union banners.
Written by: Jack Richardson
Islam’s Holy Month in the Horn of Africa — Egyptian photojournalist Jonathan Rashad shares his experience of Ramadan in Harar, one of Islam’s holiest cities.
Written by: Alex King
Chilcot Report #4: Tony Blair, war criminal? — After the Chilcot Report savaged Tony Blair’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003, should he face trial for war crimes that resulted in the deaths of over 150,000 Iraqis?
Written by: Max Gayler
Chilcot Report #2: Where are they now? — When millions of British people failed to stop the disastrous invasion of Iraq in 2003, it led to years of anger and apathy. But those experiences weren’t wasted; they have gone on to shape a bright new generation, who developed tactics to create change when politicians refuse to adhere to the will of the people. But what became of those young protestors? Huck tracks down four activists who were mobilised as teens by the biggest anti-war demonstration in British history.
Written by: Alex King
Chilcot Report #1: A view from Italy — In 2003, millions of people around the world marched together to demand the invasion of Iraq be halted. Sadly these movements were unsuccessful, and a bloody war ensued. As the Chilcot Enquiry is published, remember that in Italy the anti-war movement was creative and radical, and important lessons can be learned.
Written by: Maham Hashmi
Chilcot Report #3: The day we said NO — In light of the Chilcot Inquiry, an investigation into the destructive Iraq war that's been years in the making, remember that in 2003 millions took to the streets of London to demand the invasion not take place. Those in power didn't listen, and today we'll find out if we were right.
Written by: Danny Burrows
Stacking up the traditional and the modern — Austrian artist Willi Dorner’s provocative performance pieces have disrupted cities around the globe. Now he’s focussing on his homeland, to inspire a reimagining of Austria’s rich cultural and artistic life.
Written by: Advertorial
Vince Staples digs deep — Vince Staples makes music about what matters: racism, inequality, the daily struggle of just getting by. Despite this, Vince says he's not making music that's political, as far as he sees it it's just common sense.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Huck Indies — Open Wear co-founder Martijn Jegerings shares how being open on every level allowed them to create the most affordable ethical and sustainable ski and snowboarding jacket on the market.
Written by: Alex King
Moments that demand attention — To coincide with Huck 55 – The Freaked Out Issue, the acclaimed photographer behind our cover story selects the work that means the most to him.
Written by: HUCK HQ