Women

Decades of documenting US skateboard culture from a woman’s perspective
Photography

Decades of documenting US skateboard culture from a woman’s perspective

In her new book, Fulfill the Dream, photographer Magdalena Wosinska reflects on her journey through skate culture from the 90s to present day.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Meet the women breathing new life into old sports
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Meet the women breathing new life into old sports

In Britain, traditional, institutional sports are changing, spearheaded by a wave of forward-thinking athletes. With fencing, figure skating and even refereeing getting their 21st century makeover, we speak to the women at the forefront of the change.

Written by: Theo McInnes

How Black women transformed British photography
Photography

How Black women transformed British photography

Joy Gregory’s new photo book takes a comprehensive look at the work of a generation of artists whose recognition is long overdue.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The surf school empowering young Sri Lankan women
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The surf school empowering young Sri Lankan women

Through teaching surfing and swimming SeaSisters hope to overcome the trauma of the 2004 tsunami and embolden environmental activism.

Written by: Sam Haddad

The untold lives of mature OnlyFans performers
Culture

The untold lives of mature OnlyFans performers

Women aged 65 and older are relaunching their careers on OnlyFans, fulfilling needs otherwise lacking from their lives and fighting back against a society that all but forgets they exist.

Written by: Arielle Domb

A 90s tale of sex, drugs and rock & roll in New York
Photography

A 90s tale of sex, drugs and rock & roll in New York

In new book, The Ballad of Speedball Baby, Ali Smith revisits an era that glitters like shards of broken glass scattered on the sidewalk.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Documenting the Women’s Peace Movement in Congo
Photography

Documenting the Women’s Peace Movement in Congo

In 2021 photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham and writer Camille Maubert teamed up with local correspondent Sifa Bahati to begin capturing the stories of women mediating on the frontlines.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Poignant photos celebrating women of the African diaspora
Culture

Poignant photos celebrating women of the African diaspora

Complex identities — A new exhibition brings together the work of three artists navigating contemporary life in the US, raising pertinent questions about identity, place, migration and immigration.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Sexual harassment is ingrained in British politics
Opinion

Sexual harassment is ingrained in British politics

An endemic culture of abuse — For those who work in Westminster every day, the sexual harassment allegations against Conservative MP Rob Roberts come as no surprise.

Written by: Frankie Leach

Austerity is the real enemy of women – not trans people
Opinion

Austerity is the real enemy of women – not trans people

The fight for funding — A dearth of compassion for trans people makes it easier to pit them against cis women and children. But the true evil is right under our noses, writes Nicola Dinan.

Written by: Nicola Dinan

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