Alex King
Thousands in fines for graffiti artists fighting Heathrow expansion
Spray cans against climate change — Activists who subverted pro-Heathrow advertising billboards found guilty and given hefty fines by a UK court.
Written by: Alex King
At home with Delhi’s snake charmers, magicians and acrobats
Delhi's street performer slum — Photographer Mark Leaver discovers a community of street performers in Delhi whose traditional way of life is under threat from India’s rapid modernisation.
Written by: Alex King
Artist Wolfgang Bloch on channelling the unconscious
Lost in the flow — Costa Mesa-based artist Wolfgang Bloch explains how he taps into a meditative state to create his sublime abstract paintings.
Written by: Alex King
Skating South Africa’s Valley of a Thousand Hills
Zulu skate paradise — Indigo skate camp is giving Isithumba's very first generation of young skaters a deeper connection with each other and their divided country.
Written by: Alex King
Gay Palestinians in Israel want you to know they exist
A minority inside a minority inside a minority — Director Jake Witzenfeld and Naeem Jiryes talk about documentary Oriented, which explores the complex identities and battles for recognition of gay Palestinians living in Israel.
Written by: Alex King
An idiot’s guide to Universal Basic Income
Free money for everyone? — From ending poverty to unleashing creativity, there’s more to Universal Basic Income than meets the eye. We give you the lowdown.
Written by: Alex King
Surf legend Rusty Miller on the rise of Donald Trump
Could surfing help make America great again? — Surfer, activist and elder statesman of surf culture, Rusty Miller, on how America has lost its way - and how surfing could help it find itself once again.
Written by: Alex King
The world’s best photographers share their decisive moments
Iconic images, captured in the blink of an eye — Magnum photographers reveal stories behind their images that respond to Henri Cartier-Bresson’s idea of the decisive moment, including Martin Parr, Tim Hetherington and Newsha Tavakolian.
Written by: Alex King
In the ring with Britain’s first Muslim female World Champion kickboxer
Finding harmony between faith and fighting — Before lifting the world title belt, Ruqsana Begum had to overcome conflicts with her family and religion to dominate in Muay Thai.
Written by: Alex King
The photographer creating a Pantone colour chart for the human race
Find your shade in the human colour palette — Photographer Angélica Dass’ Humanae project is cataloguing every human skin tone to reveal the complexity of colour and race.
Written by: Alex King