Sam Warner

Art

Street artist Swoon launching Kickstarter to renovate abandoned church

The Braddock Tiles project — Swoon’s Braddock Tiles project aims to transform lives in a former steel town by renovating an abandoned church and creating a tile workshop.

Written by: Sam Warner

Activism

Interactive documentary puts you in solitary confinement with a Black Panther activist

The Deeper They Bury Me — Political prisoner Herman Wallace became famous as a member of the 'Angola Three'. Now the late-activist's story has been recreated through a moving online documentary.

Written by: Sam Warner

Music

New documentary Tónlist explores Iceland's rich musical landscape

Is there something in the air? — Björk. Sigur Rós. Múm. How has a tiny country like Iceland produced so many incredibly unique artists? Director Stephen Bevan talks about his journey to uncover their secret.

Written by: Sam Warner

Photography

Juno Calypso checks in solo at a surreal honeymoon hotel

More champagne to the honeymoon suite — With her alter-ego Joyce in tow, photographer Juno Calypso explores femininity, beauty and youth at Pennsylvania’s number one destination for honeymooners and disillusioned couples.

Written by: Sam Warner

Music

Kiko Bun is stirring salsa and hip hop into his sun-soaked reggae sound

Bringing back the dub — London reggae artist Kiko Bun is destined for big things. After covering Toots and Maytals for This is England '90, he's surfing a dubby resurgence all the way to the top.

Written by: Sam Warner

Surf

Go on a Nova Scotia surfing and shaping odyssey with Grain Surfboards

Wood, water and waves — Sperry’s Odyssey Project take the Grain Surfboards crew north to Novia Scotia to surf unspoilt spots and hand-shape a new wooden board.

Written by: Sam Warner

Film

New directing talent Craig Roberts wants British cinema to get weird

Straight outta Maesycwmmer, Wales — Submarine star and poster boy for awkward youth Craig Roberts talks about his directorial debut, Just Jim.

Written by: Sam Warner

Art

Clet Abraham’s hacked street signs speak love to power

Disobedient objects — Artist Clet Abraham’s mischievously modified signage subverts authorities’ attempts to make us obedient citizens.

Written by: Sam Warner

Activism

Great animation explains everything you need to know about the refugee crisis

Beyond the headlines — This handy video breaks down the Syrian conflict and shows why it has created a refugee crisis across the Middle East and Europe.

Written by: Sam Warner

Photography

Syd Shelton's iconic images document Rock Against Racism from the inside

The '70s musical movement that changed Britain — For photographer Syd Shelton, it's not objectivity but getting to the heart of the story that matters - which he did as de facto photographer and key member of Rock Against Racism.

Written by: Sam Warner

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