Culture
Capturing the spirit of Black resistance in the US today
Unrest in America — Over the past decade, photographer Joshua Rashaad McFadden has worked across genres to explore the impact of racism, masculinity, sexuality and gender on Black Americans.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Life inside an isolated Russian mining town
Welcome to Udachny — In the far East of Russia lies a small mining town called Udachny. Photographer Hanne Van Assche set out to document life there among the vibrant community who live in the icy grip of winter most of the year.
Written by: India Lawrence
On the move with NYC bike messengers in the ‘90s
Photographer John Harris reflects on his long-term project documenting the hustle, grind and pride of bike messengers while he was living in East Harlem.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Rare photos of Bangladesh’s War of Independence
History in the making — Photographer Anne de Henning reflects on documenting daily life in the war zone just over 50 years since Bangladesh gained independence.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos capturing the emerging Swiss techno scene
Dancing on — Photographer Philipp Mueller reminisces on shooting Zurich’s thriving nightlife in an era fuelled by experimentation, hedonism, and libertine delight.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Sean Thor Conroe: ‘It was a hard book to share’
The 30-year-old novelist discusses his electrifying debut 'Fuccboi,' which offers a deft and cuttingly-funny examination of masculinity under late capitalism.
Written by: Patrick Sproull
Syd Shelton on capturing the theatre of the street
Pounding pavements — The photographer who shot Rock Against Racism and The Battle of Lewisham reflects on building trust with his subjects and using the street as his studio.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Gritty photos of punks, mods, and skinheads in the ‘80s
Anarchy in the UK — Photographer Yan Morvan revisits a radical moment in history, which saw the emergence of DIY subcultures and a fiercely-rebellious spirit among the UK's youth.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A riotous visual journey through LA’s burgeoning punk scene
Hard + Fast — Photographer Melanie Nissen recalls capturing the characters, fashions and rarefied chaos of a rapidly-expanding set of punk bands who helped to redefine the genre.
Written by: Huw Baines
Unseen images from the last all-nighter at Wigan Casino
End of an era — From the queues outside to the last ones standing, Francesco Mellina’s new photo book follows a night that has gone down in the Northern-Soul history books.
Written by: Laura Havlin
