UK
The heady bliss of Glastonbury Festival after the music
Not Done Yet — While the weekend’s headliners and stacked line-ups usually draws the majority of the attention, much of its magic occurs after the music stops. Mischa Haller’s new photobook captures the euphoria and endless possibilities of Glasto’s “in between” moments.
Written by: Isaac Muk
Proscription of Palestine Action as terrorist organisation ruled unlawful by High Court
Oppose genocide — The group has called it a “monumental victory”, while the UK government has said that it will appeal the ruling.
Written by: Ella Glossop
Glaswegian life, captured over 80 years of redevelopment and flux
Still Glasgow — An expansive new GoMA exhibition, curated by Katie Bruce, explores culture and people in the Scottish city, from its post-war tenement communities to its busking musicians.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
New documentary spotlights UK Right to Roam movement
OUR LAND — Directed by Orban Wallace, it asks questions about the meaning of land ownership, environmental protection and access to nature.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The future of greyhound racing is murky. Can it survive?
A night at the dogs — With roots in ancient civilisations, the sport has traditionally been a pastime of Britain’s working classes. But falling betting revenues, changing habits and animal welfare concerns is seeing it face an existential battle for survival.
Written by: Nick Harland
Dredging and drifting with the last wild oyster fishermen of the River Fal
Cornish pearls — Using only the power of the wind and centuries-old traditional techniques, harvesting oysters in the last wild fishery in England is a sustainable, yet dying, practice. Jack Burke goes trawling with Jason, one of the few keeping it alive, to find out more.
Written by: Jack Burke
Beatdowns and bravado in the UK’s pro-wrestling scene
Rumble — The sport, which blends brawling and physicality with entertainment-focused choreography, is growing in popularity around the UK. Tom Ringsby’s new zine dives into its weird and wonderful world.
Written by: Isabelle Blakeney
The enduring transgression of Sophy Rickett’s infamous ‘Pissing Women’
Doing the business — Conceived while working a 9-to-5 office job at the Financial Times, the photographer’s work challenged the gendered codes of corporate London. Now, three decades later, she revisits the series in a new book and exhibitions.
Written by: Zoe Whitfield
Where did all the naturists go?
“Clothing is conformity” — Peaking in popularity in the mid-20th century, the alternative lifestyle movement, which promises freedom from traditional societal expectations, faces extinction as self-image anxiety rises and technologies change. Laura Molloy reports from one of the UK’s last remaining bastions of nudism.
Written by: Laura Molloy
Reselling tickets for profit set to be banned in UK
Out with touts — The government is set to announce the crackdown on bots and ticket touts tomorrow, following a long campaign from artists, fans, consumer groups, and sporting & music industry figures.
Written by: Ella Glossop
Don McCullin’s painterly still life photographs
The Stillness of Life — While known predominantly for his war photography and depictions of urban life, the legendary photographer also crafted quieter scenes and captured them with his camera. A new photobook explores his archive.
Written by: Miss Rosen
In photos: Wild weekends on the ’90s London Underground
Mind the gap — Mark McEvoy’s new photobook revisits the three-year period when he spent Friday and Saturday evenings roaming the Tube with his camera. The result is a mix of joy, drunkenness and spots of stillness.
Written by: Miss Rosen
