Culture
Radical counterculture and the artist you haven't heard of
"When words fail, use your teeth!" — Two new London exhibits showcase the work of British counterculture pioneer Jeff Keen, whose experimental short films meshed animation, culture, poetry and noise.
Written by: Adam White
In Pictures: Old school Mexican crime photographs from the archive of Stefan Ruiz
Why the history of photography matters when we look at pictures of criminals — Huck interviews Stefan Ruiz, the photographer behind a new book on Mexican crime photography, to talk about El Chapo, the celebrity cult, fashion, and fantasy.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
The self-made Londoner helping working-class creatives realise their dreams
Bright Nails, Big City — With WAH Nails, Sharmadean Reid created much more than just a nail company. It's a creative hub where driven young women have the opportunity to realise their dreams.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Video: Pre-teen dance troupe perform pro-Trump jingle at Florida rally
Satirical gold — With choreography supplied by everyone's embarrassing mother, kid performers USA Freedom Kids sing and dance their own Donald Trump theme song at a Republican rally. Few could doubt their commitment to Sparkle Motion.
Written by: Adam White
The genius documentary filmmakers to watch out for in 2016
Winners of the MacArthur Foundation Documentary Film Grant — The Chicago-based foundation has funded 19 documentary films, with a particular focus on creative approaches to social and environmental issues. Huck looks at the sharp and energetic films that made this year's cut.
Written by: Josh Gabert-Doyon
In Pictures: The hidden communities of remote Vietnam
The cultures left out of the travel brochures — After quitting his job and settling in Vietnam, the photographer Réhahn set about documenting the nation's 56 different ethnic groups. Four years later, his resulting work has formed a striking new photo book.
Written by: Adam White
In Pictures: Fans stage a party vigil for David Bowie in Brixton his birthplace
The Duke is dead, long live The Duke — Fans from all over London gather in Brixton to celebrate the borough's most famous export, David Bowie, who died Sunday January 10.
Written by: James Rippingale
Video: War photographers reveal the long-term trauma of their difficult profession
"A death unrecorded is a death forgotten." — A six-part short film series explores the long-term psychological effects of documenting moments of conflict, from the civil war in Syria to domestic violence in New York.
Written by: Adam White
Richard Prince to Calcutta: The weird relationship between Instagram and the art gallery
A new exhibition and a new lawsuit — The first Instagram art show in Calcutta opened last week, and across the world Richard Prince was sued for photos he used at a show in New York. Increased access to images means more possibilities for art, but it's not necessarily for the better.
In Pictures: How do you tell the story of the Internet?
Electronic SuperHighway show — A new exhibit at the Whitechapel Gallery looks back at 50 years of digital art, tracking a complex relationship between art and technology through the eyes of over 70 artists.
Written by: Josh Gabert-Doyon
