Culture
Protestors gather outside the Russian embassy – in photos
‘Hands off Ukraine‘ — Hundreds gathered over the weekend both outside Russia's embassy in Kensington and in Downing Street calling for Vladimir Putin to withdraw from Ukraine.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Protestors rally in Whitehall in support of Ukraine
‘Stop Putin’s war!’ — In the wake of Thursday’s invasion, hundreds gathered outside Downing Street to call for tougher sanctions on Russia.
Written by: Huck
The legacy of Edgware Road shawarma for Arab Brits
Home Away From Home — Edgware Road has served as a haven for the Arab diaspora looking to experience connection to their homelands. Despite rampant gentrification in the surrounding areas, this diverse community has held its ground.
Written by: Dalia Al-Dujaili
The London squatters who resisted evictions in the ‘70s
’Housing for all!‘ — In 1973, Tower Hamlets city council decided to tear down the crumbling buildings where squatters were living. Photographer David Hoffman documented the fight back in what would become the first protest photo book published in the UK.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A portrait of a misrepresented community in Blackburn
Welcome to Bank Top — In his photo book, photographer Craig Easton set out to confront the dangerous stereotypes surrounding a small community in Blackburn.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Ireland’s failure over its drug policy is costing lives
‘Lives are at stake’ — With its promised citizens assembly, Ireland had a chance to be a world leader on drugs – so why does it continue to kick the can down the road?
Written by: Clara Murray
Coming of age in a small Polish town in the ‘90s
Memories of Goleszów — Photographers Michal Solarski and Tomasz Liboska reflect on their transition from boyhood to adulthood in a post-Soviet world.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Inside Europe’s exhilarating free party scene in the ‘90s
Photographer Mattia Zoppellaro recalls travelling the continent with a network of ravers whose shared love of tekno sparked an underground revolution.
Written by: Huck
Julia Ducournau is challenging how we think about storytelling
The french filmmaker is only the second woman in history to win the Palme d’Or at Cannes. Titane, the film that secured the prize, is further evidence of her status as a unique voice within modern cinema: an artist capable of balancing visceral horror with profound empathy, driven by a desire to tell high-stakes, human stories.
Written by: Jack King
Thousands come together to protest the cost of living crisis
Tax the rich — Last weekend saw people gather across the country in demonstrations sparked by a steep rise in the energy price cap.
Written by: Huck
