Alex King
Thomas Piketty on the secret behind the rise of ISIS: Inequality
Radical economist turns the terror debate on its head — It’s not ideology, Islam or radicalism that fuels ISIS; it’s poverty, control of oil wealth by corrupt rulers and a lack of positive opportunities, argues Thomas Piketty.
Written by: Alex King
Future Bubblers introduce the brightest undiscovered music talent across England
Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Music search for untapped skills — Brainfeeder and Ninja Tune execs join artists LV, Swindle and Sway as mentors for the next generation of leftfield English artists, DJs and producers.
Written by: Alex King
Our favourite graffiti movies and documentaries
Street art cinema — In Huck 51, photographer Valerio Polici revealed his world of underground graffiti. Here are movies and documentaries that celebrate the culture of street art.
Written by: Alex King
The young South African photographers you need to follow on Instagram
#RainbowNation #BornFrees — Photographers Sipho Mpongo, Sean Metelerkamp and Wikus de Wet travelled South Africa together as Twenty Journey to understand the land that binds them. Here they select their favourite Instagrammers.
Written by: Alex King
Reformed Jihadi warns Paris attacks response risks radicalising a new generation
“We're playing into the hands of ISIS” — A former member of Al Qaeda, Hanif Qadir is now on the de-radicalisation frontline in East London. But politicians are making his work much harder.
Written by: Alex King
Photographer uses Google Street View to document fatal shootings on Instagram
#gunviolence #everydayUSA — Photographer Michael Zbieranowski’s Someplace Else project breaks into Instagram feeds to remind us just how commonplace and everyday shootings in the US have become.
Written by: Alex King
Five inspiring acts of kindness and unity after the Paris terror attacks
Flowerings of hope — ISIS’ brutal attack on Paris shows human beings can be terrible - but they can also be brilliant too.
Written by: Alex King
Meet the Brussels skaters overcoming cultural barriers to create their own utopia
Skateboarding and integration — The media has painted Brussels as a city of immigrant ghettos, intolerance and radicalisation. But at Les Ursulines skate park, kids from all backgrounds skate together in peace.
Written by: Alex King
Top musicians come together for Help Refugees benefit gig
Sunday November 22 at O2 Forum in Kentish Town — Governments and international bodies are failing to address the refugee crisis, but grassroots groups like Help Refugees are filling the gap. Help them keep going.
Written by: Alex King
Pussy Riot release ‘Refugees In’ music video shot at Banksy's Dismaland
Refugees in, Nazis out — Russian punks Pussy Riot’s powerful new video calls out European governments for their pitiful reaction to the refugee crisis.
Written by: Alex King