Subcultures
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
Ed Templeton explores the evolution of the Mohawk
Hairdo of defiance — The cult photographer pays tribute to one of the most iconic punk signifiers of all time, sharing two-decades worth of images & a poetic personal essay.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The definitive photographers of countercultural life
On the margins — A new Barbican show explores photography’s enduring fascination with subcultures, with work from Bruce Davidson, Larry Clark and Daido Moriyama.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A photographic catalogue of subcultures that refuse to die
Mods, skins & lowriders — For the past six years, Owen Harvey has been finding out why people are drawn to styles from a bygone era... and developing some unexpected perspective on his own life in the process.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Up close & personal with Sweden’s modern-day Vikings
Weekend warriors — Over the last 25 years, thousands of Scandinavians have become part of an increasingly popular Viking scene. Writer and photographer Matteo Congregalli joins them for a typical, cut-throat training day.
Written by: Matteo Congregalli
Spotlighting the forgotten women of the furry community
Hot fursuit — Photographer Alex Stewart captures one of the world’s most misunderstood subcultures, joining a group of female furries as they enjoy a weekend away.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Exploring the strange, secretive lives of England’s adult babies
Nappies, bears and bubbles — Polly Borland’s iconic ‘90s photo series, The Babies, explores one of the world’s most maligned and marginalised sexual fetishes.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
Explore the rebellious fringes of US culture with Unplanned America
The make-it-up-as-you-go-along travel show returns — Unplanned America is the DIY adventure series that explores the most far-out subcultures in the land of free. We reached out for the lowdown on Season 3.
Written by: Alex King
Unplanned America explores the States’ most far-out subcultures
Aussies on the edge — DIY documentary series Unplanned America follows three Australian best mates on a riotously funny, make-it-up-as-you-go-along journey through the cultural fringes of the US.
Written by: Alex King
