Sweden
How the Moomins became an anti-fascist symbol
Unlikely comrades — More than just a cult cartoon series for children, the Moomins have long stood for social justice thanks to the progressive ideals of its queer creator.
Written by: Anna Samson
The activists fighting to give nature human rights
Law of the land — Pollution levels are rising once again after reaching a record low in lockdown. Could rights of nature legislation prevent impending catastrophe?
Written by: Poppy Koronka
In conversation: the activists resisting mass deportation
Elin Ersson v The Stansted 15 — Stansted 15 member Ben Smoke meets Elin Ersson, the Swedish student who went viral for grounding a deportation flight: ‘I’m doing what I can to protect humans instead of staying silent and letting them die.’
Written by: Ben Smoke
Jenny Wilson on revenge, trauma and survival
‘Making music doesn't cure you’ — With her brutally upfront new album, EXORCISM, the Swedish artist tackles her experiences with sexual assault – using music and songwriting as a cathartic tool. ‘I want you to dance, I want you to use your body,’ she explains. ‘It doesn’t cure you. But it can make you feel better.’
Written by: Biju Belinky
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
Exploring the deserted depths of the Swedish countryside
Faraway/Nearby — Jan Töve returns to his childhood home of Västergötland for his latest photo series, revisiting the locals, landscapes, and the challenges of its extreme climate.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Spending a year undercover with the Alt-Right
Hope not hate — 25-year-old graduate student Patrik Hermansson set up a fake identity to get under the skin of the Alt-Right, putting himself face to face with neo-Nazis and white supremacists. Here, he shares his story.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Why this artist is making the longest film in history
30 days, 720 hours — On December 31 2020, Anders Weberg will premiere Ambiancé – a film with a 30-day long runtime – before destroying it forever. We meet him to find out why.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
The Swedish pop star talking sex, drugs and mental health
Introducing Ängie — Meet the up-and-coming pastel-haired performer who's here to smoke weed, have fun and talk about borderline personality disorder, pussy and pansexuality.
Written by: Biju Belinky
Musician Naomi Pilgrim says it's time to ditch that racist friend
Do it, do it now — It's time to leave your comfort zone and confront bigots, no matter how close they are to you, says Swedish-Barbadian rising star Naomi Pilgrim.
Written by: Marta Bausells
The young skater shredding through the Stockholm snow
Homegrown in Stockholm — Watch Swedish skater David Stenström shed a light on his life on and off the board in the first instalment of Homegrown, a new film series from Converse.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Bryggeriet: Inside the high school built by skaters, for skaters
No, you’re not dreaming — Skateboarding teacher and Vice Principal John Dahlquist explains how Bryggeriet school in Malmö, Sweden harnesses skaters’ energy and creativity to give students a more engaging education.
Written by: Locke Fitzpatrick