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Film

In prison, painting is freedom

Huck Film: Prison Da Vinci — When denied freedom and everyday conveniences, people's resourcefulness grows. Chris Wilson shows us how prison taught him to free his mind, and his talent, in Huck's latest short film.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Art

Ten ways French culture changed how we see the world

No contest in the culture wars — From New Wave Cinema to Jean-Paul Sarte, human rights and street photography, if you pick a culture war with France, you’re going to lose.

Written by: Alex King

Art

Artists respond to the Paris terror attacks

Art not hate — Illustrators, cartoonists and street artists across the globe pay tribute to those killed in Paris.

Written by: Alex King

Things that inspire me

Street artist My Dog Sighs abandons his work to be discovered by unsuspecting passersby

Things That Inspire Me — My Dog Sighs explains the struggle of leaving his artwork behind for others and shares his influences and inspirations with Huck.

Written by: Alex King

Art

A personal interview with Jonathan Shaw: writer, tattooist, hellraiser & 'anti-hero of the new age'

A Curious Student of Life — Jonathan Shaw travelled the world and left a red-hot mark on the people and places he encountered, but the real adventure, he insists, is the one you start when you get back home.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Art

Pussy Riot help bring horrors of Calais' Jungle refugee camp to a London art space

Connor Brothers: So It Goes — A new installation by British art duo The Connor Brothers sees them collaborating with Pussy Riot to channel the horrors of Calais' 'Jungle' refugee camp into a London gallery.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Art

Artist Clayton Patterson on 20 years of the tattoo fair that changed Europe

Two decades of Wildstyle — When Wildstyle began in 1995, European tattoo culture was barely visible. Rebel artist and photographer Clayton Patterson explains how two decades of touring with Wildstyle has helped win the culture the respect it deserves.

Written by: Clayton Patterson

Skate

Skate artist Jacob Ovgren talks about… cocks

We need to talk about sex — Hilariously explicit Polar Skateboards artist Jacob Ovgren invites the LB Project into his studio in Malmö.

Written by: Alex King

Art

Behind the balaclava: artist Sketchy Tank speaks

Video profile: Rights Refused — Artist Sketchy Tank opens up to KR3W about his life and process.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Photography

Provocative photographer Roger Ballen delves into the abyss of the psyche

The house of the mind — Photographer Roger Ballen’s newest project is a collaboration with writer Didi Bozzini, which explores the idea of the mind as a physical living space.

Written by: Sam Warner

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