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Photography

Life on the edge of Canada’s eastern shores

Melinda Blauvelt’s intimate photos of a small fishing village in New Brunswick offer a look inside a way of life that is quickly receding into the past.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photography

Documenting the Women’s Peace Movement in Congo

In 2021 photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham and writer Camille Maubert teamed up with local correspondent Sifa Bahati to begin capturing the stories of women mediating on the frontlines.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Huck80

Blindboy Boatclub on the power of words

Huck #80’s artist in residence talks about his smash hit podcast, bestselling books, psychotherapy and unlocking people’s power.

Written by: Josh Jones

Photography

In search of authentic Japanese rope bondage culture

(NSFW) Shibari’s popularity has boomed worldwide. Yet in Tokyo, Kinbaku remains an underground affair, connected to the sex industry and practiced by cult icons like Akira Naka.

Written by: Manami Okazaki

Culture

Inside Kazakhstan’s secret drag scene

The gay club in Astana, Kazakhstan is unassuming, hidden behind a plain door in one of the city’s many Soviet-era housing blocks. Inside, it’s the centre of an entire community.

Written by: Isobel Knight

Photography

An insider’s view of Mexico City’s LGBTQ+ community

One photographer’s intimate look inside communal joy and queer spirit in the Mexican capital.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Culture

2023 Wrapped-Up – Huck’s December Newsletter

Emma Garland’s final monthly dispatch of the year takes in the highs and lows of culture and activism in 2023: from Wonka and Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial to the loss of humanity in Gaza.

Written by: Emma Garland

Lists

Five original photography deep dives from 2023

Looking back at some of the best visual reporting from the past year, taking us from Himalayan mountains to Manchester moshpits.

Written by: Huck

Lists

Five of the best only-in-Huck stories of 2023

Revisit some of our favourite deep dives of the last year, that you couldn’t have read anywhere else.

Written by: Huck

Verso

Hit Parade of Tears: Trial Witch

An unexpected acquisition of supernatural power. A cheating husband. A just comeuppance in this excerpt from Izumi Suzuki’s incredible short story collection.

Written by: Izumi Suzuki

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