Subcultures
The grit and glory of British toe wrestling
The Obsessives — Born out of a Derbyshire pub in the ’70s, the foot clenching sport has gradually built a cult following in rural England. Ginnia Cheng reported on toe wrestling’s London debut from a south Tottenham pub.
Written by: Ginnia Cheng
“Music can save you for a day”: Touché Amoré on social media and subcultures
To celebrate a new album and reflect on a decade and a half of being themselves, frontman Jeremy Bolm chats about opening up via lyrics, subcultures in the internet age, and the hardcore re-revival.
Written by: Isaac Muk
India’s bodybuilding boom reflects a nation flexing its muscles
Huck’s debut feature documentary reveals how young Indian men are willing to turn their backs on tradition and compete for a better life – even if it means sacrificing their health.
Written by: Alex King
Striking portraits of Birmingham’s punks and goths
Exploring themes of identity, acceptance and individuality, Rizwan Ali’s ‘Punks & Goths’ project is an ode to the city’s countercultural past and present.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The rebels and misfits of Karlheinz Weinberger
Teenage riot — The Swiss photographer spent years capturing ‘die Halbstarken’ – a group of outlier teens who embraced the 1950s rebel aesthetic of James Dean and Marlon Brando.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Inside Mongolia’s vibrant hip-hop scene
Straight Outta Ulaanbaatar — A new project delves into Ulaanbaatar’s hip-hop movement, introducing us to some of its key players who, after decades of Soviet rule, are redefining what it means to be Mongolian.
Written by: Eva Clifford
A life in colour: Capturing the punks of 1980s Britain
From Manchester to Camden — Street photographer Shirley Baker would travel to London’s Camden Market every weekend, mesmerised by the area’s rebellious youth movement.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The secret life of a 1980s house music manager
New York underground — New York music manager Michele Saunders dusts off her three-decade-old photo albums to pay tribute to the city’s club scene.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Capturing the underworld of 1940s New York
Weegee’s adventures — Photographer Weegee would spend his nights roaming the city, documenting its secrets, subcultures and forgotten inhabitants.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Janette Beckman on the cultural power of shoes
Feet first — A new photography exhibition, co-curated by the cult photographer, explores how footwear became the ultimate status symbol of the modern era.
Written by: Miss Rosen
This is what history's most vital subcultures look like now
Vanguards of cool — Photographer Theo McInnes tracks down diehard trendsetters who refuse to conform, even in old age.
Written by: Theo McInnes
Viewing sexual subcultures through a sociological lens
Lust & desire — From cannibalism and butt play to homemade sex toys, Phile is the new zine exploring and celebrating sexual diversity around the world.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
