Culture
What happened to the gritty old New York City?
Beating back gentrification and Taylor Swift — Video series New Wave New York asks the Big Apple's brightest young creatives for their beef with a city changing beyond recognition before their eyes.
Written by: Ricardo Miguel Vieira
Can a skatepark transform a troubled community?
Oakland’s Town Park DIY skatepark gets a concrete makeover — Beautiful new short documentary Skateboarding in Oakland shows how a skatepark can be a force for positive change.
Written by: Alex King
France in the aftermath of Charlie Hebdo captured on film
After Charlie — Photographer Elisa Routa shares her mournful analogue series as the first 'business as usual' issue of Charlie Hebdo hits newsstands today.
Written by: Alex King
What makes an epic landscape photograph?
Documenting the horizon — Organiser of the 100 Mile Radius photography competition, Stuart Pilkington, shares the secrets to shooting great panoramic images.
Written by: Alex King
No 'industry' can ever keep up with culture
Can skateboarding save Silicon Valley? WTF? — When any 'industry' tries to co-opt a culture, it's like watching a clown car chase through a hall of mirrors. Look away, Michael Fordham says, and just focus on what you do.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Artist Geoff McFetridge builds a whacky, human-powered surf bike
The Sea Rambler — Thoughts on creativity from LA artist Geoff McFetridge as he builds his own “Human Powered Surf Exploration Vehicle.”
Written by: HUCK HQ
Huck’s Most Popular Reads, Feb 15-21, 2015
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Intimate portraits of Los Angeles youth
My Life in Analogue — Ed Medrano’s photography captures the heart and soul of Los Angeles’ grassroots culture.
Written by: Megan White
Alison Mosshart and Scout Willis get in on the Polaroid game
The Impossible Project’s 8x8 opens in London — Prolific instant snappers including Alison Mosshart, Scout Willis and Oliver Blohm have each been challenged by the Impossible Project to shoot a series comprised of just eight images.
Written by: Megan White
Andy Warhol and Martin Parr’s crazy collections go on show
Magnificent Obsessions: The Artist as Collector opens in London — Want to see Andy Warhol's cookie jar collection or Damien Hirst's stash of taxidermy? Check out the new Magnificent Collections show at the Barbican.
Written by: Megan White
