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First artist to paint the Berlin Wall describes the city today

Thierry Noir on the lasting legacy of freedom in Europe — As the world celebrates the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, one of the city's most famous artists Thierry Noir describes how things have changed.

  • Opinion
  • Shelley Jones

The Rom becomes the first heritage-listed skatepark in Europe

What happens when the establishment embraces skateboarding? — Michael Fordham has mixed feelings as English Heritage award the Rom skatepark in East London Grade II listing status.

  • Opinion
  • Michael Fordham

A surfing storm is brewing

Get ready to be united by gigantic swell — As a monster swell gathers across the Atlantic, surfers around the world are getting pumped for nature's great equalising force.

  • Surf
  • Michael Fordham

Is this the most cringey fake surfing ever?

Gisele 'shreds' in new Chanel No.5 campaign — Why does adland always make surfing so cheesy?

  • Surf
  • Shelley Jones

Is London falling victim to cultural cleansing?

Even chicken shops look quaint amid the vintage boutiques. — As the housing crisis deepens, and tower blocks keep rising for the transnational rich, Michael Fordham ponders London's cultural loss.

  • Activism
  • Michael Fordham

Is social media the new weapon of war?

Michael Fordham searches for truth amid US-led strikes in Syria and Iraq. — From propaganda videos and parliamentary statements to opinion pieces like this, war makes combatants of us all. But where does the truth lie, asks Michael Fordham.

  • Activism
  • Michael Fordham

The day Scotland said NO

Notes from the frontline of Scotland's failed fight for independence — Michael Fordham bears witness to The Most Important Day in Scottish History.

  • Opinion
  • Michael Fordham

Can Kelly Slater bring anything new to the surf fashion game?

New brand Outerknown launches with big ambitions. — It had to happen: The Greatest Surfer Who Has Ever Lived launches his own clothing line, but will it live up to Slater's ethical and sustainable claims?

  • Surf
  • Michael Fordham

Scottish artists reveal what independence means to them

Exclusive interviews by Under The Radar Mag — Belle and Sebastian, The Pastels, The Vaselines and other Scottish artists reveal how they will vote in the referendum next week.

  • Opinion
  • HUCK HQ

Gaza

New Voices — Huck spoke to four creative young Israelis and Palestinians for new perspectives on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

  • Opinion
  • Alex King

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