Culture
World Photography Day 2016: Huck's favourite photography stories of the year so far
Looking through the lens — Celebrate World Photography Day 2016 by checking out Huck's favourite photography stories of the year so far: from the expert advice of Magnum legend Martin Parr to a new wave of talent capturing the world through their own lens, these ten stories will remind you of just how powerful a photo can be.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Ukraine in flux: A photographer digs beneath the surface
Capturing tides of change — As Ukraine marks 25 years of independence against a backdrop of unrest, photographer Adam Hinton reflects on a country still coming to terms with its identity.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The National Union of Students will support student rent strikes across the UK
This is just the start — The National Union of Students has just announced it'll be helping organise and supporting rent strikes across the United Kingdom. It's a radical move that could see hundreds of thousands of students withholding tens of millions of pounds. If successful, the impact of organised rent strikes succeeding could be huge on and off campuses.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Black British podcasts are challenging the lack of diversity in UK media
Podcasting so white no longer — African-American podcasting has long been making waves on the other side of the pond. Now a new wave of Black British podcasts are shaking up the UK’s white-dominated media. Black listeners in the UK finally have homegrown podcasts that truly reflect and cater to them, and don't have to look in other places for that representation.
Written by: Tenelle Ottley-Matthew
Ed Templeton's guide to independent thinking
Heroes of Independence — To celebrate a decade of self-rule, we caught up with icons who personify the spirit of independence. In this instalment, Ed Templeton takes us through the importance of sticking your neck out, making every choice count and being master of your own creations.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Unseen Rio: Independent photojournalists reveal the darker side of the Olympics
Protests, prostitutes and police violence — Featuring citizen journalism collective Mídia Ninja, the Real Game project shows the Rio Olympics in a way you won’t see in the mainstream media.
Written by: Alex King
The American dream is finished: Bruce Gilden in Detroit
Life in the cemetery of American capitalism — After documenting Detroit’s foreclosure crisis in 2009, street photographer Bruce Gilden was drawn back to the Motor City by its apocalyptic beauty and the tenacity of its people.
Written by: Alex King
Why Foster Huntington quit the rat race to live in a tree house
A restless transplant — As an up-and-coming designer in New York, Foster Huntington decided to hit the open road and live in a van. Now, with a million followers on Instagram, he's building a film studio and turning his reality into a fantasy world.
Written by: James Joiner
The poet and the photographer who discovered Brexit Britain in 2006
Destroying the Laboratory — Magnum photographer Mark Power collaborated with poet Daniel Cockrill to document the rise in English nationalism in between 2006 and 2010. With hindsight, the project appears like an eerie map of Brexit Britain.
Written by: Alex King
Gulmarg: the war-torn Muslim village that's become a ski spot for Westerners
The call of Kashmir — Snowboarders are flocking to a troubled corner of the Himalayas for its perfect powder, creating a culture clash between partying tourists and religious locals desperate for independence. A new documentary short explores the fallout.
Written by: Cian Traynor
