Max Gayler
Julien Baker on faith, fear and the pursuit of happiness
Hurt Less — Ahead of her show at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, we speak to the Memphis singer-songwriter about finding your way out of the dark places.
Written by: Max Gayler
Hinds: ‘We didn’t even know what sexism was’
Girls to the front — The lo-fi punk four-piece are back with their long-awaited second album, I Don’t Run. We meet them to talk love, politics, and the lessons they’ve learned so far.
Written by: Max Gayler
In the West Bank town of Qalqilya skateboarding reigns supreme
The Z-Boys of Palestine — Situated on the West Bank of Palestinian territory, Qalqilya is a city surrounded by walls. Within this confinement though, SkateQilya is offering a place for a new generation of skateboarders to explore artistic expression.
Written by: Max Gayler
Rare and intimate images of David Bowie, from the archive of photographer Mick Rock
The man who shot the seventies — One of the world’s most prolific rock’n’roll photographers and long-time friend of the late David Bowie, Mick Rock gathers together his most personal moments with the starman for a new exhibition with The Print Room.
Written by: Max Gayler
In Pictures: Culture, class and identity through the decades
A chronology of class — Pooling together the works of 20 iconic photographers, ‘An Ideal For Living’ shines a light on class, culture and identity from post-World War I Britain to now, featuring images from the likes of Charlie Phillips and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Written by: Max Gayler
I've made more friends through Pokemon Go this week than in a year of London living
The new social circle — The global phenomenon that is Pokemon GO isn’t something to be laughed at or ridiculed. Yes, it’s a game, and yes, none of it is real, but the relationships I’ve formed in my short time with this game are.
Written by: Max Gayler
Inside the small fishing town when the largest wave ever surfed hit the shore
After Nazaré — After Garrett McNamara rode that world-record breaking 90ft wave, Praia De Norte became a global spectacle; the new home of big wave surfing. But when the the waves became a source of revenue the way of life in this town had to change.
Written by: Max Gayler
Putting disposable cameras in the hands of London's skaters
Capturing the everyday — Craig Jackson and Jonny Grant’s London Skate Journal is a community project inspired by growing frustration with the glitz and glamour of how the skateboard community is portrayed. Disposable cameras are their weapon of choice.
Written by: Max Gayler
Rock, racism and rebel music: 1970s Britain through a photographer's lens
Punk not prejudice — In the 1970s racism was rife in the UK, prejudice permeated the fabric of many British towns and cities. But groups like Rock Against Racism fought back; organising protests, gigs and celebrations to pull communities together, putting themselves in serious danger in the process.
Written by: Max Gayler
Photo collective Tripod City are capturing Ghana's Art renaissance
Africa's iconoclasts — A new wave of young Ghanaian artists are questioning religious traditions and finding a voice, while at the same time making art on the street. Photo collective Tripod City have been getting to know what it's really like to be in Ghana in 2016.
Written by: Max Gayler
The all-female bike crews taking over our streets
Rebellious therapy — In 1896, women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony proclaimed the bicycle as the “greatest feminist technology of its time”. Now it's the motorbike's turn.
Written by: Max Gayler
Protestors demanded justice after damning Chilcot report into Iraq War
Chilcot Report #5: The fight for justice goes on — As the Chilcot report was presented in a packed-out Westminster conference suite, protestors outside made it clear that this report is only the beginning for justice and accountability.
Written by: Max Gayler