Alex King
Top five counter-culture magazines
Nous sommes Charlie — In tribute to Charlie Hebdo, we select our favourite radical publications which challenge authority with every issue.
Written by: Alex King
The best satire from the Islamic world
Don't stop laughing — Huck celebrates the homegrown comedians poking fun at dictators, Islamists and ISIS.
Written by: Alex King
How can we stop the Charlie Hebdo attacks deepening divisions?
Combatting Islamophobia and the far-right — In the wake of the Paris shootings, Huck asks how we can come together to move beyond hatred.
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Champion of progressive music Gilles Peterson on his early years
Roots and heritage — Pirate radio, mad jazz and acid house took DJ and tastemaker Gilles Peterson to where he is today.
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In conversation with a documentary pioneer
Frederick Wiseman’s half-century of verité filmmaking — Frederick Wiseman’s films explore the struggles, conflicts and emotions at the heart of our relationships with the institutions that shape society.
Written by: Alex King
Artist Hannah Habibi sketches out her alternative Page 3
Redrawing female identity — Tongue-in-cheek humour takes on media sexism.
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Beer (Name) Shortage!
Too many beers, too few names. — As the craft brewing boom becomes a battleground, Huck hopes to make a peace offering by spotlighting killer brews — and a few naming strategies — that stand out.
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4 Creativity Lessons From El Bulli
Insights from the world’s most innovative chef — Ferran Adrià, the genius behind El Bulli, wants to inspire us to place creativity and innovation at the heart of everything we do.
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The Forecast 2015: Music
Norman Records — The indie fire will keep on burning, so long as these guys keep pushing things online.
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The Forecast 2015: Photography
Self Publish, Be Happy — Photography is the world's most powerful language, says Bruno Ceschel, especially when it's unfiltered.
Written by: Alex King