Photography
In photos: the last of New York’s pigeon racers
A chance encounter with a stalwart of New York's past saw photographer Taylor Chapman delve deep into the dying subculture.
Written by: Isaac Muk
New York
Art
SAMO® mastermind Al Diaz on the evolution of NYC graffiti
The first-generation graffiti artist reflects on the tagging’s emergence as an art form and the players who pushed the medium forward.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
Photos of Puerto Rican life in New York in the ‘60s and ‘70s
George Malave’s photos document the many faces of a marginalised community growing up amid urban decay.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
Vibrant snapshots of New York’s subway riders
Chris Maliwat’s mobile phone street portraits capture the city’s diverse community of riders, elevating fleeting everyday moments.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Outsiders Project
The surfer from New York promoting safe stoke for all
Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — Never one to let perceptions come between her and her love of the water, 34-year-old Cynthia Hicks used to be the only person of colour – and the only female – on her swim team in The Bronx. She now lives a stone’s throw from the Atlantic at Rockaway Beach and teaches surfing to kids from traditionally excluded backgrounds, sharing a message of inclusion, water safety but above all fun – with every single ride.
Written by: Paul Evans
Photography
Capturing the faces of 21st century Harlem
A new exhibition is celebrating the ordinary people who make up the diverse New York neighbourhood.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
A heady glimpse into New York’s underground scene
Dominique Misrahi discusses her unlikely start as a photographer capturing intimate scenes of the city's youth and subcultures.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop
Cindy Campbell recounts how her brother ushered in a new era of musical culture at a party she held in the Bronx in ‘70s.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
Photos celebrating the birthplace of hip hop
Sean Maung’s photos are a love letter to music, dancing, graffiti, and streetwear, along with the Black and brown communities that make up New York.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
A tender portrait of Chinatown New York in the 1980s
Photographer Bud Glick recounts documenting street life, people, and domestic scenes in the area, and what it taught him about the Chinese immigrant experience.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photography
William Klein’s panoramic portrait of the 20th century
A new exhibition brings together the dynamic, playful and innovative photography of an often overlooked American artist.
Written by: Miss Rosen