Culture
The Smarteez on South Africa’s ongoing struggle for equality
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, we hear from young fashion crew The Smarteez, about the creative revolution taking root in Soweto, and how they're pushing into the future while refusing to be beholden to the past.
Written by: Huck HQ / Alex King
Jon Stewart and Maziar Bahari stand up for press freedom in Iran
Journalism is not a crime — Jon Stewart’s directorial debut Rosewater recounts how the Iranian regime imprisoned journalist Maziar Bahari — just for doing his job.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran
Stephanie Foo's podcast playlist
Stories for your ears — In Huck 50, Stephanie Foo told us about her journey from aspiring journalist to public radio producer, spurred on by a love of great stories. When we asked her about her favourite individual shows and podcasts, she was more than happy to share.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Michaela Angela Davis had to infiltrate the mainstream to get people talking change
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, image activist Michaela Angela Davis explains how she had to go inside the mainstream machine to challenge how black women are represented.
Written by: Huck HQ / Adriana Monsalve
Namwali Serpell is the Zambian author defying convention and starting a mutiny
Talking Afronauts and Nabokov with the 2015 Caine Prize Winner — Namwali Serpell won this year's Caine Prize, the African writing equivalent of the Booker Prize. This year's contenders show the African writing scene is fast evolving, she says. The world should pay attention because the continent is packed with damn good stories.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran
Harper Lee in her own words
On the eve of Scout's anticipated return — As Atticus Finch and Scout return after 60 years in the sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird, Huck looks at what makes literary legend Harper Lee tick.
Written by: Andrea Kurland and D'Arcy Doran
Joe Sib is finding humour between the cracks
Don't take yourself too seriously, punk — Poking fun at indie culture and meeting heroes along the way. Joe Sib has found the funny side of punk.
Written by: Jon Coen
Five best photography zines
Happy zine month — Photocopy Club's Matt Martin selects his five favourite photography zines.
Written by: Alex King
A mind-expanding adventure at Austin's Levitation festival
Bags full of good times — Photographer Greg Holland hit the road for a pilgrimage to the altar that is Austin Psychefest.
Written by: Alex King
Clayton Patterson’s battle to save NYC’s alternative culture
Last days on the Lower East Side — The rebel photographer on how New York City lost its way.
Written by: Alex King
