Nightclub

A taxi driver's gritty shots of New York in the '70s
Culture

A taxi driver's gritty shots of New York in the '70s

Through the windshield — In the 1970s and '80s, Joseph Rodriguez worked as a cab driver while studying photography in NYC, where he captured an unflinching portrait of the city.

Written by: Zach Sokol

Heady nights working in '70s New York go-go bars
Culture

Heady nights working in '70s New York go-go bars

Disco inferno — In the 1970s, photographer Meryl Meisler led a double life, working a regular job by day, and by night, as a hostess on NYC's hedonistic club scene. Her book SASSY '70s comprises photos she captured of the nights' debauchery.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The DJ throwing virtual raves for the deaf
Huck Docs

The DJ throwing virtual raves for the deaf

Beyond The Screen In Lockdown — From raves for the deaf to Black ballet dancers and ‘outcast’ amateur wrestlers, now more than ever, communities are coming together online to keep their real-life connections alive. In our latest film series, we meet organisers that are pivoting during the pandemic and finding novel ways to take action.

Written by: Huck

The ‘80s nightclub flyers that defined underground New York
Culture

The ‘80s nightclub flyers that defined underground New York

Disco ephemera — Posters for New York's legendary club nights designed by the likes of Keith Haring, David LaChappelle, and Jenny Holzer were once distributed and produced en masse, and have since become valued works of art.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Vintage ’80s Polaroids of Amsterdam’s barflies
Photography

Vintage ’80s Polaroids of Amsterdam’s barflies

Going underground — From gay bars and discos to old-school bruin cafés and red-light district taverns – Marc H. Miller and Bettie Ringma’s portraits capture the hidden soul of the city.

Written by: Miss Rosen

We watched homeless squatters take an old seaside nightclub
Activism

We watched homeless squatters take an old seaside nightclub

Acting on homelessness — Darren Davies' high-profile occupations of derelict buildings in Southend are forcing a debate around the lack of housing and support for homeless people in the area.

Written by: Alex King

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