Cian Traynor

The Parisian street gangs who fought fascists in style
Photography

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.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Venice Beach: The last days of a bohemian paradise
Photography

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.

Written by: Cian Traynor

How Beach House evolved into their best and boldest selves
Magazine

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.

Written by: Cian Traynor

A photographer's tribute to the art of intimacy
Photography

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.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Inside the surprisingly weird world of trade fairs
Photography

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.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The photographer who found freedom through running
Film

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.

Written by: Cian Traynor

George Clinton: Life lessons from a funked-up superstar
Culture

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.

Written by: Cian Traynor

How creativity can be a lifesaver in psychiatric care
Activism

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

Amen Dunes on finding the freedom to open up
Music

Amen Dunes on finding the freedom to open up

Real talk — After years of honing a sound unlike any other, Damon McMahon has crafted his best work yet... but it also meant facing up to some difficult truths along the way.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Life advice from a nomadic surfer who hunts in the wild
Magazine

Life advice from a nomadic surfer who hunts in the wild

Lessons learned along the way — Never staying in one place for long, Jérôme Sahyoun travels the world balancing his experience as a pro-surfer, fisherman and wild-boar hunter – part of a tireless strategy to squeeze the most out of life.

Written by: Cian Traynor

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