Culture
Pre-election double bill at 71a, brought to you by Huck and Little White Lies
Films, discussion, change — In election week, Huck and Little White Lies present two free nights of films and debate on politics and activism today.
Written by: Alex King
Huck’s Alternative Election Party
Vote or take to the streets? — We're screening Russell Brand’s new film The Emperor’s New Clothes and having a chat about activism, radical politics and alternatives to the ballot box. It's completely free so join us at Huck’s 71a Gallery on Wednesday May 6 at 7pm.
Written by: HUCK HQ
So you want to start your own country?
Micronations of the world, unite — Liberland is the latest micronation to declare its independence. Huck looks at how other self-declared countries have fared after deciding to go it alone.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Scenes from inside Indian coffee houses, the greasy spoons of South Asia
Palaces of Memory — Photographer Stuart Freedman documents the decline Indian coffee houses – hotbeds of counterculture – in new book Palaces of Memory.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Huck’s Most Popular Reads, Apr 19-26, 2015
A roundup of the hottest stories on the site this week — NYC's hipster clichés come in for a grilling, your Facebook account after you die, Russell Brand's awesome new documentary, and a whole load more.
Written by: Alex Taylor
Skateboarding is empowering girls in Afghanistan
Exhibition: Skate Girls of Kabul — Saatchi Gallery photo-exhibition features striking images of Afghan girls learning how to skate as part of the Skateistan project.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
The best documentaries about saving the planet
Happy Earth Day — Today marks the 47th anniversary of Earth Day, a celebration of environmental protection and sustainability.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Artist Lucas Beaufort reveals some boardmaking secrets
Sketch, sand and surf — Lucas Beaufort teams up with Co&Jo to show the beauty and sweat that goes into making a surfboard.
Written by: Alex Taylor
Scenes from inside the Parisian youth culture gangs of the 1980s
Exhibition: Vikings & Panthers — A new photo exhibition by documentary photographer Gilles Elie Cohen reveals his time spent with two notorious Parisian youth culture gangs the Panthers and Vikings.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Beneath the surface of the Mediterranean migrants crisis
Photo essay: At The Gates To Europe — Carlos Spottorno goes beyond the border to capture a picture of immigration few people choose to see.
Written by: Carlos Spottorno
