Alex King
Inside the fearless bike movement tearing up London
Riders on the storm — Bike crews are pulling off death-defying stunts in London's rush-hour traffic. To the public, it's a spectacle of recklessness. But for the cyclists, these mass ride-outs are a means of survival.
Written by: Alex King
Behind the gonzo photography of William S. Burroughs
Taking Shots — William S. Burroughs used words to warp our sense of time. And his experimental photography was just as mind-bending as his books.
Written by: Alex King
The Indian fishermen smuggling Sri Lankan refugees to safety
The Boat People — Fishermen in Rameswaram, southern India are risking their lives to help Tamils escape ongoing human rights abuses in Sri Lanka.
Written by: Alex King
Could legalising cannabis help Greece escape economic crisis?
Quite possibly... — As Greece embraces medical marijuana, activists at the Legalise Cannabis Protestival are pushing for full legalisation to give the austerity-ravaged country a huge economic boost.
Written by: Alex King
The mind-altering trip of acid countess Amanda Feilding
A psychedelic revolutionary — Amanda Feilding drilled a hole in her head and fell in love with a pigeon. Now, after five decades of pioneering research into drugs, scientists are finally catching up to her ideas.
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How globalised agriculture is ruining lives in South America
The United Soya Republic — Photographer Jordi Ruiz Cirera documents how industrial farming, illegal land grabs and dangerous pesticides are destroying lives in Argentina and Paraguay.
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Welcome to Lagos: Africa’s new skate hotspot
Straight outta Las Gidi — Red Bull photographer Tyrone Bradley captures an emerging scene in Lagos, Nigeria which is blowing up thanks to local crew Wafflesncream.
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Photography collective Deadbeat Club bring California's quirks to London
Huck x I.P.F Present: Deadbeat Club - Zineophobia — California's favourite photo crew, Deadbeat Club - spearheaded by Ed Templeton, Clint Woodside and pals - are coming to London May 19-28 for their first-ever UK show. In an industry where egos can run wild, their story is a healthy reminder that bandying together is still the best route to success.
Written by: Alex King
The indie porn stars fighting for a kinky revolution
Get your freak on — Progressive porn is taking off and it’s proudly freaky, ethical and queer. But new legislation threatens to whitewash the industry just as things are heating up.
Written by: Alex King
The cab driver who became a stress-busting dominatrix
Oh, Gloria... (NSFW) — Arthur is an unassuming cabbie from London’s East End. Gloria is a BDSM dungeon master helping people let go of themselves. Although they’re the same person, this is not a double life. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most colourful characters exist beneath the surface.
Written by: Alex King