Niall Flynn
Capturing the camaraderie of London’s illegal car meet scene
Hot wheels — Once a month, a group of young petrolheads gather in a car park after-hours to show off and stunt – before the police shut them down. However, rather than an act of rebellion, it’s a chance for the drivers to belong to a community in which they can truly express themselves.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Shooting the faded glory of Britain’s seaside shelters
Life’s a beach — Over a three year period, photographer Will Scott travelled the UK via its old, beachfront structures, constructing an ode to the Great British holiday in the process.
Written by: Niall Flynn
‘Governments don’t want us to think that protest has power’
Saul Williams — Ahead of his show at The Last Word Festival in London, we speak to the seminal poet, rapper, writer and activist about the power of language, protest in the digital age and why Kanye West represents the dangerous pinnacle of celebrity culture.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Surreal shots of East London’s hidden corners
Scenes and stories — Using a multiple exposure technique, photographer Chris Dorley-Brown constructs visual narratives in the city’s East End, creating images that exist outside of a specific time or moment.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The mind behind Flowers – the ‘comedy with a mental illness’
An interview with Will Sharpe — With the second season of Flowers almost here, we caught up with Will Sharpe – its writer, director and star – to discuss finding hope in life’s darker moments.
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Music needs more ‘undefinable talent' like Nabihah Iqbal
Pioneering polymath — From human rights lawyer to well-respected DJ, every step in Nabihah Iqbal’s unconventional life has equipped her to become an artist unafraid to challenge stereotypes.
Written by: Niall Flynn
A photographer’s journey through his Kashmiri roots
‘Back to where I came from’ — Growing up in ’80s Britain, Mahtab Hussain was no stranger to being told to ‘go home’. So, in 2016, when presented with an opportunity to visit Kashmir – the place his parents had once called home – he decided to directly respond to the racist challenges of his childhood.
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The photographer who hacked the world’s CCTV cameras
You are being watched — After learning how to access surveillance cameras from the comfort of his own studio, Marcus DeSieno embarked on a project that questions our relationship with the natural landscape in a world where someone’s always watching.
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The teen champion taking the fencing world by storm
Huck x Nike — Teagan Williams-Stewart is not your typical fencer – but she is ranked number one. Gunning towards an Olympic gold, the 15-year-old is ready to take on the world and challenge people’s perpceptions. Her 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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The rise of Sampa the Great: hip hop's brightest spark
Giving into greatness — Sampa Tembo's family hoped she’d lead a conventional life: one where music was just a backup plan. But that was never going to happen. Instead she started opening for the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Joey Bada$$, winning acclaim for her socially conscious rhymes. Now, with a debut album on the way, the 24-year-old is primed for a major breakthrough.
Written by: Niall Flynn