Culture
Living off-the-grid on the Isle of Tanera Mòr
Portrait of a place — Shooting in black and white, photographer Kevin Percival opens a window into the world of the remote Scottish island, documenting its breathtaking landscape and the people that have left their mark upon it.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Facing up to the anxieties of adulthood, in pictures
Showing Face — In a new exhibition, the work of photographers David Neman, Tom Palluch and Christian Kage comes together to investigate the idea that growing up isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Intimate portraits of Russia during the Cold War
’70s Siberia — In June 1977, American photographer Nathan Farb travelled to Siberia with his black and white Polaroid camera. Now, a new show at The Wende Museum is dusting off his archive.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Documenting the lives of Britain’s unlikely rodeo stars
Blazing saddles — Over the past year, photographer Maisie Marshall has been capturing the exploits of the British Rodeo Cowboy Association, a colourful cast of UK Americanophiles that long for the freedom of the old Wild West.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Inside America's most misunderstood subculture
Wild at heart — Over 250,000 people in the US identify as a ‘fur’ – someone passionate about animal characters with human traits – yet the fandom remains marred by sensationalist headlines. But one insider is trying to change that, illuminating an inclusive community that just wants to have fun.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
Daido Moriyama and the aesthetics of punk
A Japanese master — The defiant artist redefined photography when he first broke onto the scene in the late ’60s, offering his viewers a fresh new way of seeing the world. We talk to London gallerist Michael Hoppen about his life, art and enduring legacy.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A secret history of cross-dressing, in photos
Under Cover — Sébastien Lifshitz has spent years trawling through flea markets, eBay and junk shops in an effort to trace the history of Europe’s cross-dressing culture. Now, his incredible collection is going on display at London’s Photographers Gallery.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Vivid street shots of life in modern Haiti
Tropical hazard — Photographer Hatnim Lee has been working with relief groups on the island for the last eight years, capturing local life & documenting the people she met along the way.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Inside Dhahran: The Californian town hidden in Saudi Arabia
The oil fields — Photographer Ayesha Malik looks back on her unconventional childhood, which spent in a gated all-inclusive community in the middle of the Arabian desert.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
Candid shots of Mexico City’s real gay underground
On the last car — New York photographer David Graham investigates the urban myths surrounding Mexico’s cruising scene, and uncovers a world of vibrant, unrivalled LGBT nightlife.
Written by: HUCK HQ
