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A rare and evocative portrait of Yemen in the ‘70s
Culture

A rare and evocative portrait of Yemen in the ‘70s

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

The story behind grills and their pioneer, Famous Eddie
Culture

The story behind grills and their pioneer, Famous Eddie

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

Documenting the unsung heroes of the Civil Right’s Era
Culture

Documenting the unsung heroes of the Civil Right’s Era

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

The searing portraiture of Donald Graham
Culture

The searing portraiture of Donald Graham

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

The digital archive unearthing queer Arab history
Culture

The digital archive unearthing queer Arab history

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

Photos showing a different side to skinhead culture today
Culture

Photos showing a different side to skinhead culture today

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

We mustn’t forget the injuries to #KillTheBill protestors
Activism

We mustn’t forget the injuries to #KillTheBill protestors

Police tyranny — New figures from the police monitoring group Netpol reporting dozens of injuries to protestors across just three demos prove why we must fight against the Government’s draconian policing bill, writes Politics Editor Ben Smoke.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Idyllic photos of Bristol’s allotments over lockdown
Culture

Idyllic photos of Bristol’s allotments over lockdown

Growing spaces — Photographer Chris Hoare discusses his latest project documenting Bristol’s allotments, which over lockdown, saw a surge in interest among people seeking out solace and community spirit.

Written by: Huck

Photos capturing overlooked lives in rural Uzbekistan
Culture

Photos capturing overlooked lives in rural Uzbekistan

Hidden stories — Photographer Hassan Kurbanbaev discusses his series documenting the Central Asian country, which aims to shed light on ordinary Uzbeks and to preserve something of the nation‘s rich history.

Written by: Diyora Shadijanova

The hostile environment is damaging vaccine rollouts
Activism

The hostile environment is damaging vaccine rollouts

Callous system — Government immigration policies are driving up Covid deaths. Writer Ziad Al-Qattan speaks with healthcare and human rights campaigners to find out why.

Written by: Ziad Al-Qattan

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