Street Art
NYC legend Gouch on chasing immortality through graffiti
Leaving your mark on a city — GOUCH is a beautifully shot documentary about New York graffiti culture and one's man drive to leave a legacy within it. Huck spoke with filmmaker Raul Buitrago and graffiti writer Gouch about the challenges of writing graff history.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Photographer Marc Vallée on two decades of documenting youth culture
Shooting, spraying and the streets — Prolific photographer and DIY zinemaker Marc Vallée gives us the lowdown on his self-publishing talk at Tate.
Written by: Alex King
Lakwena Maciver explores faith and mythology through electric colours and patterns
Inspiring words and electric colour — Known for her blend of colour, dialogue and decoration, London street artist Lakwena Maciver brings her signature murals to Shoreditch’s Boxpark. Huck caught up with her as she was putting the finishing touches on with her new exhibition, Up in the Air.
Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan
NYC graffiti pioneer reveals how to stay relevant, after 40 years in the art world
"Through thick and thin, I kept my brushes wet." — New York City gave the world graffiti, and the world sold it on with a three-figure stamp. Through all the changes, the real pioneers like Lee Quiñones have found new ways to keep on keepin’ on.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
The Travel Diary: Making street art in Malawi
What you see along the way — South African street artist Mook Lion and photojournalist Robyn Perros travel to Malawi, for the country’s annual Lake of Stars Music and Art Festival, creating murals with local artists along the way.
Written by: Robyn Perros
Talking change with Swoon, whose art helps us see beyond the damage man creates
Forged in the fire of change — Caledonia Curry aka Swoon was raised in a family of heroin addicts, but her tough upbringing only hardened her resolve to spread positivity. Now she’s helping to resurrect the impoverished town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, through an ambitious art-driven renovation project.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Video: Killer time lapse of artist Jay Howell’s new mural
Mosh Monsters — Bob’s Burgers artist puts up a cheeky spray at Babylon L.A.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
Banksy gives the Syrian refugee crisis a new face: Steve Jobs
New murals appear at Calais’ Jungle refugee camp — Banksy challenges attitudes towards Syrian refugees, highlighting Apple founder Steve Jobs as the son of a Syrian migrant.
Written by: Alex King
Our favourite graffiti movies and documentaries
Street art cinema — In Huck 51, photographer Valerio Polici revealed his world of underground graffiti. Here are movies and documentaries that celebrate the culture of street art.
Written by: Alex King
Street artist My Dog Sighs abandons his work to be discovered by unsuspecting passersby
Things That Inspire Me — My Dog Sighs explains the struggle of leaving his artwork behind for others and shares his influences and inspirations with Huck.
Written by: Alex King
