Cian Traynor
The photographers who defined skate’s wild side
Against the Grain — A new exhibition celebrating the legacy of skateboarding – as well as the photographers and filmmakers who've documented it – will travel the world over the next two years. Here, they recall what it was like to witness skate history first-hand.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The rise of Snail Mail, a teen talent worth believing in
Indie prodigy — After making an acclaimed EP at just 16, Lindsey Jordan's talent generated a wave of hype. Now that her debut album is about to justify that excitement, she’s focused on a slow-burning success – even if it feels like life is throwing everything at her all at once.
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The Parisian street gangs who fought fascists in style
Rockabilly rebels — At the age of 23, photographer Philippe Chancel embedded himself with two rockabilly gangs who lived life on the edge – resulting in the adventure of a lifetime. Now, over 35 years later, the images have finally come to light.
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Venice Beach: The last days of a bohemian paradise
Freaks, geeks and bodybuilders — When Dotan Saguy made the leap from business developer to street photographer, he immersed himself in California's world-famous tourist attraction: a real-life circus on the verge of being gentrified.
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How Beach House evolved into their best and boldest selves
Lessons learned — The Baltimore duo reflect on 13 years of making music on their own terms, from learning to say 'no' to finding beauty in chaos.
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A photographer's tribute to the art of intimacy
Almost Touching — Yael Malka pulls together overheard expressions, notes found on the street and her own deeply personal photographs to question the way we reveal ourselves to strangers, lovers and friends.
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Inside the surprisingly weird world of trade fairs
Fair(y) Tales — From funerals to erotica, every industry has its own trade show. Photographer Robert Rutöd has spent 10 years documenting the unconventional side of conventions, honing in on magic moments that would otherwise go unnoticed.
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The photographer who found freedom through running
Huck x Nike — Elliot Huntley fell into depression when his dream of cycling came to a premature end. By taking up running, he took back control and reinvented himself as a photographer. His story is celebrated in Nothing Beats A Londoner, a new series produced in collaboration with Nike celebrating teens whose lives have been transformed by sport.
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George Clinton: Life lessons from a funked-up superstar
Tales of Dr. Funkenstein — George Clinton altered the course of multiple genres, became one of the most sampled artists in history and mentored the likes of Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kendrick Lamar. Now he just has one thing left to do: keep that legacy alive.
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How creativity can be a lifesaver in psychiatric care
A musician opens up — After struggling with suicidal thoughts, Constance Keane found refuge in a hospital's music room. Now, having realised the role that played in her recovery, she wants to end the stigma around psychiatric care and fight for better resources.
Written by: Cian Traynor