Culture
The torture of Tokyo rush hour, up close and impersonal
One hell of a commute — Photographer Michael Wolf spent years documenting the world's busiest travel system, capturing a claustrophobic nightmare endured by millions travelling across Japan's capital.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Paul Mason's new play takes you to the frontline of global protests
Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere — Following a short run of his new show at the Young Vic in London, we talk to journalist and activist Paul Mason about where progressive and protest movements are headed in the Trump-Brexit era.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Shining a light on forgotten roadside Americana
American Desert Dreams — Photographer Pamela Littky spent years capturing the people and scenes of Baker and Beatty – two in-between American roadside cities set on opposite ends of one of the world’s hottest deserts.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Photographer and subject: Who gains more?
Reflections on the ethics of artist vs. muse — When Jason Andrew exposed human trafficking in football, he found himself questioning his own role in the documentary game.
Written by: Jason Andrew
The Travel Diary: Walking the streets in one of America's most dangerous cities
What you see along the way — The city of Gary, Indiana is an abandoned, desolate place, one of the most dangerous in the United States. Amongst the decay and the danger photographer Matthew Smith documents a city in crisis.
Written by: Matthew Smith
East London creatives in their personal spaces
Hackney Studios — Photographer Jenny Lewis has lived in Hackney, East London for over two decades, a part of this corner of the city's diverse community. For the past four years she's been photographing local artists in their own studios, capturing creativity in its most intimate setting.
Written by: Michael Segalov
For LA's rebel explorer, adventure is a mindset
Not your average tour guide — From old zoos to an abandoned Nazi compound, discovering hidden places is a way of life for Tom Carroll – a wanderer who sees opportunity everywhere, even in the backyard.
Written by: Josh Jones
The blissed-out shacks that surfers call home
Coast to coast — From big city apartments to huts on the beach, these beautiful homes provide a haven for surfers after a long day of catching waves.
Written by: Biju Belinky
King and Queens in their Castles
Intimate snapshots of LGBT life — Photographer Tom Atwood travelled the length and breadth of the United States, capturing queer icons at home in his personal celebration of LGBTQ life.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Life as a teenager, with the volume cranked up
Coming of age on camera — Filmmakers Jenny Gage and Tom Betterton spent three years documenting the lives of seven girls growing up in New York. What they captured is an exhilarating insight into an awkward transition.
Written by: Cian Traynor
