Alex King

Ten ways French culture changed how we see the world
Culture

Ten ways French culture changed how we see the world

No contest in the culture wars — From New Wave Cinema to Jean-Paul Sarte, human rights and street photography, if you pick a culture war with France, you’re going to lose.

Written by: Alex King

Artists respond to the Paris terror attacks
Art

Artists respond to the Paris terror attacks

Art not hate — Illustrators, cartoonists and street artists across the globe pay tribute to those killed in Paris.

Written by: Alex King

How do we break the cycle of violence after the Paris attacks?
Activism

How do we break the cycle of violence after the Paris attacks?

Imagine a peaceful world — As France launches airstrikes on ISIS and declares it is at war, Alex King asks is there a way to stop the escalating violence?

Written by: Alex King

Common Strangers brings together the best emerging skate photographers
Photography

Common Strangers brings together the best emerging skate photographers

Always pushing — Photographer and curator Lola Paprocka on how skate and DIY culture unites her showcase of emerging photographers.

Written by: Alex King

Unicef viral video highlights our duty to protect children from violence and war
Activism

Unicef viral video highlights our duty to protect children from violence and war

No growing up in war zones — Unicef’s powerful film is a reminder how easily lives can be turned upside down by war and how we all have a responsibility to help those affected - especially children.

Written by: Alex King

Street artist My Dog Sighs abandons his work to be discovered by unsuspecting passersby
Things that inspire me

Street artist My Dog Sighs abandons his work to be discovered by unsuspecting passersby

Things That Inspire Me — My Dog Sighs explains the struggle of leaving his artwork behind for others and shares his influences and inspirations with Huck.

Written by: Alex King

Is pro surfing at risk of a doping scandal?
Surf

Is pro surfing at risk of a doping scandal?

No sport is immune — As allegations of state-sponsored doping rock athletics, it’s time to ask if pro surfing is doing enough to prevent the use of performance enhancing drugs?

Written by: Alex King

Follow these photographers on Instagram to see the Ukraine conflict unfiltered
Magazine

Follow these photographers on Instagram to see the Ukraine conflict unfiltered

Another view of war — Photojournalist Anastasia Vlasova has documented the conflict breaking her country apart since she was just seventeen. Here’s who she follows on Instagram.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Skate video series Parisii maps each of Paris’ twenty arrondissements
Culture

Skate video series Parisii maps each of Paris’ twenty arrondissements

Parisii XIV: The penultimate episode — Europe's top skaters leave their mark on every neighbourhood in Paris with a killer edit in each one.

Written by: Alex King

Follow these photographers on Instagram for another perspective on rural America
Magazine

Follow these photographers on Instagram for another perspective on rural America

Beyond Appalachia — Photographer Roger May's crowdsourced Looking at Appalachia project reveals another perspective on a misunderstood region of the US. Here he selects his five favourite Instagrammers.

Written by: Alex King

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