Broken system — There are numerous examples of the Home Office responding more quickly to individuals in the public eye or boasting a blue tick, which begs the question: why do some cases warrant their attention, while others don’t?
Written by: Kimi Chaddah
‘I feel that sense of control‘ — Transgender people have historically been marginalised and fetishised in porn. But with its direct-to-consumer model, the adult platform is giving trans performers the opportunity for authentic representation, reports Jake Hall.
Written by: Jake Hall
Revisiting the past — After experiencing violent crime himself in his hometown of South Africa, the late photographer David Goldblatt set out to understand what leads criminals to that pivotal moment.
Written by: Bea Tridimas
Shoot and fire — Photographer OK McCausland recalls visiting the city’s sole gun range, where an unexpected subculture of everyone from retired cops to teachers and lawyers go to blow off steam.
Written by: OK McCausland
Forgotten world — In 1976, photographer Peter Schlesinger visited the Middle Eastern country, which had been closed to foreigners for many years, documenting what he saw as he travelled from the capital Sanaa and on through the northern city of Sa’da.
Written by: Bea Tridimas
Mouth Full of Golds — Writer and filmmaker Lyle Lindgren discusses his new book recounting the forgotten story of Eddie Plein, an entrepreneur who changed the face of hip-hop – one gold tooth at a time.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
Eyes on the Prize — A 1987 film recently made available to stream chronicles the fight to end decades of discrimination from the point of view of the ordinary people whose actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life.
Written by: Miss Rosen
One of a Kind — The photographer reflects on his three-decade-long career spent collaborating with his subjects – from ordinary people to the likes of Snoop Dogg and Lenny Kravitz – to capture their inner worlds.
Written by: Miss Rosen
This is Takweer — Lebanese artist and designer Marwan Kaabour discusses his new Instagram account devoted to documenting LGBTQ+ narratives in Arab history and popular culture, which have all too often been cast aside.
Written by: Iman El Kafrawi
Boots and braces — Photographer Owen Harvey discusses his project spotlighting young anti-fascist skinheads, who are countering the dominant narrative around a widely misunderstood subculture.
Written by: Miss Rosen