Culture
Kiki: The wild dance movement formed out of radical resistance
Strike a pose... — The Kiki scene is blowing up out of New York. But veterans of the voguing community know it’s no passing trend. This is a subculture backed by some serious history – and it’s got the political bite to prove it.
Written by: Kieran Yates
The indie developers bringing ‘90s fun back to gaming
A retro reawakening at Prospect Games — How a group of mates founded their own independent studio in Manchester to take on the multi-million dollar gaming giants.
Written by: Alex King
Banning gay men from giving blood is both stupid and homophobic
A stigmatising failed system — Banning sexually active gay men from giving blood leaves thousands of people stigmatised. And it doesn't have to be this way. Tom Rasmussen considers the alternatives to a discriminatory blanket ban.
Written by: Tom Rasmussen
Portraits that reveal the changing face of Britain
Faces of an evolving nation — The British Journal of Photography’s Portrait of Britain project celebrates the enormous mix of people and cultures that make up modern Britain.
Written by: Ashley Manning
Ed Templeton’s European photo diary
On tour with The Tempster — Ed Templeton shares the stories behind his five favourite photographs from his time in the UK and France.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Chinese photographers causing a stir in 2016
Ones to watch at PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai — China’s pre-eminent photography fair is back this September to recognise and savour local and international artists, side by side. These are the emerging talents that should be top of your get-to-know list.
Written by: Ashley Manning / Alexander Montague-Sparey
Europe’s most epic mountain cycling climbs
Man against mountain — Incredible photography captures the most brutal challenges you can put yourself through on a bike.
Written by: Alex King
The Travel Diary: Uzbekistan's man-made water crisis captured in beautiful stills
What you see along the way — When photographer Marco Barbieri travelled to Uzbekistan, he was confronted with images of a water crisis that, if left unchecked, could spell disaster for the region. And yet, daily life carries on.
Written by: Marco Barbieri
Ghosts of a lost East London: The last match day at West Ham’s Boleyn Ground
The final whistle blows — Writer and photographer Michael Fordham was practically raised on the West Ham terraces. His zine ‘Over There’ mourns the death of its century-old ground and the working class football culture it nurtured - before gentrification won out and the club moved to its new home at Stratford’s Olympic Park.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The invincible mindset of Stephanie Gilmore
Heroes of Independence — To celebrate a decade of self-rule, we caught up with icons who personify the spirit of independence. In this instalment, surf icon Steph Gilmore talks about finding peace of mind in the simple things in life – with or without having to rely on others.
Written by: Cian Traynor
