Revolution
“We are constantly fighting with demons”: Emin Özmen on Turkey’s turbulent decade
The Magnum photographer talks about his new book covering protests, political crises, and human tragedy.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The radical album art of revolutionary Cuba
Latin rhythms — Gilles Peterson discusses a new book he helped co-edit about Cuban record sleeve design, which traces the country's rich cultural Latin musical legacy, as well as the political and aesthetic influence of revolutionary Communism.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Armenians take on corruption in giant street protests
Post-revolution — Five months ago, the people of Armenia ousted their Prime Minister in a peaceful revolution – but the future isn't as bright as it promised to be. Journalist Joe Nerssessian joins them in Yerevan as they gear up for more direct action.
Written by: Joe Nerssessian
Coming of age in a radically changing Egypt
Contemplating flight — Three years on from the turmoil and uncertainty of post-revolution Egypt, in 2014, local journalist Mohannad Sabry met two men on the brink of a big decision: should they stay in their home country, or take flight?
Written by: Mohannad Sabry
The jailed photographer who captured the rise and fall of the Egyptian revolution
Free Shawkan — Egyptian photographer Shawkan remains behind bars, three years after covering an anti-government demonstration in Cairo. Amnesty’s exhibition of his exceptional work is applying pressure for his immediate release.
Written by: Alex King
Electro Sha'abi is the sound of Cairo's youth
Footwork and Fireworks — A new wave of consciousness is sweeping the streets of Cairo, fuelled by fireworks and electro beats.
Written by: Pauline Beugnies
The Beirut magazine keeping the flames of revolution alive
The Outpost — The defiant flames of the Arab Spring are still burning in Beirut, thanks to The Outpost: an independent magazine that believes change is always possible.
Written by: Alex King
How Georgian artists are staring down Putin with humour and satire
Fighting for freedom of expression under the shadow of Putin’s Russia — Author and playwright Lasha Bugadze explains how Georgia’s post-Soviet generation of artists are battling for freedom and democracy.
Written by: Alex King
Community is the true star of Russell Brand's revolution
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, comedian turned revolutionary Russell Brand explains that the focus and force of the revolution are the communities fighting for survival against social cleansing.
Written by: Huck HQ / Alex King
How did a shy 26-year-old from Baltimore end up fighting in the Libyan revolution?
A crash course in manhood — Documentary Point and Shoot reveals Matt VanDyke’s incredible 35,000 mile motorbike journey through the Middle East.
Written by: Alex King
Egypt's revolutionary street artists silenced by new military dictatorship
Writing on the wall — Egypt’s 2011 revolution filled the streets with colour, but now the new regime is stamping out creative resistance.
Written by: Alex King
Remembering Fela Kuti: afrobeat pioneer and political rabble-rouser
Win a copy of Finding Fela — Huck pays tribute to an African soul rebel and offers you the chance to win a copy of Alex Gibney’s new Fela Kuti documentary.
Written by: Michael Fordham