Art
Martha Cooper reflects on a life spent shooting subculture
Going underground — In a career spanning six decades, the Baltimore-born photographer has been documenting creativity that falls outside of the mainstream. To mark a new respective of her work, she talks carving out space, staying inspired and why she’s never been one for rules.
Written by: Diane Smyth
A brief guide on how to make your own gif
In partnership with Squarespace — As part of Creative Resilience, we’ve collaborated with Squarespace for a special edition of Skill-Up. In this new episode, illustrator Laurene Boglio teaches you how to make your own animated gif.
Written by: Huck
The ‘80s nightclub flyers that defined underground New York
Disco ephemera — Posters for New York's legendary club nights designed by the likes of Keith Haring, David LaChappelle, and Jenny Holzer were once distributed and produced en masse, and have since become valued works of art.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Nan Goldin shares the photography that inspires her
Ballads of sex, love and loss — In the new issue of Aperture, the iconic American photographer curates some of her biggest influences, from established image-makers to fresh new talent.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A brief guide on how to create your own floral art
In partnership with Squarespace — As part of Creative Resilience, we’ve collaborated with Squarespace for a special edition of Skill-Up. In this new episode, floral artist Harriet Parry lifts the lid on the creative process.
Written by: Huck
A visual tribute to ’80s Chicago, where house music began
DIY designs — A new book celebrates the power of the DIY party flyer – homemade designs which helped transform the city’s dance scene.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Grenfell artist Khadija Saye is being publicly celebrated
Art on the streets — The Gambian-British photographer, who tragically died in the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, is being celebrated in a new public art project.
Written by: Eva Clifford
The trailblazing activist legacy of Keith Haring
Street Art Boy — A new documentary looks back on the artist’s divisive career, from his shunning of the art establishment to his work with the Act Up AIDS campaign.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Aaron Kai is riding high on a wave of creativity
Huck x adidas — Artist Aaron Kai is one of 200 creative people around the world collaborating with Adidas on their [FUTURECRAFT.LOOP] initiative. We met him in Los Angeles to find out why he believes art is the best response to the age of emergency.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Meet the artist leading floristry’s youthful takeover
In partnership with Squarespace — Surviving the perils of being a freelancer is tough – now more than ever. In partnership with Squarespace, we're supporting independent artists to create original work that responds to these testing times. In the latest instalment, we profile Harriet Parry, a creative force known for her floral interpretations of iconic artworks.
Written by: Michael Fordham
