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In Malawi, living with Albinism can be a death sentence
Photography

In Malawi, living with Albinism can be a death sentence

Portraits by Reggie Yates — Broadcaster Reggie Yates has created a series of photos of British people with Albinism in collaboration with Amnesty International to raise awareness of the persecution of Albino people in Malawi.

Written by: Alex King

The London artist bringing an age-old craft bang up to date
Art

The London artist bringing an age-old craft bang up to date

All gold everything — London-based typographer Alex May Hughes explores fragility and rarity while giving her work the Midas touch in her second solo exhibition: 'Glass & Gold'.

Written by: Angel Lambo

What’s it really like to be a young, break-out artist?
Culture

What’s it really like to be a young, break-out artist?

We can’t all be Vermillionaires — The creative world is notoriously hard to break, and artists can go years without a slither of recognition. We speak to three debuting artists about the state of the industry and what it takes to make it.

Written by: Ella Guthrie

What to look out for this September during Design Week at 71a
Culture

What to look out for this September during Design Week at 71a

Honing your craft — To coincide with the London Design Festival, our very own 71a Gallery will be holding it's first annual Design Week this September in our East London creative hub. From GIF workshops to networking tips, make sure you head on down.

Written by: Atina Dimitrova

Meet the characters keeping music alive across the UK
Music

Meet the characters keeping music alive across the UK

Don't Be A Dick — A new exhibition and limited-edition zine celebrates the WeGotTickets Indie50, a group of unseen characters dedicated to championing independent sound.

Written by: Gabriela Helfet

The film that's outing hidden homelessness in the UK
Film

The film that's outing hidden homelessness in the UK

'Half Way' Screening and Q+A with filmmaker Daisy-May Hudson — Hidden homelessness is Britain’s dirty little secret. But Daisy-May Hudson is bringing it out into the light with a touching documentary film about her own family, who lost their home and were swept to one side.

Written by: Daisy May-Hudson // Huck HQ

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