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‘One big boys’ club’: the women reclaiming graffiti culture
Art

‘One big boys’ club’: the women reclaiming graffiti culture

From the early originators to the female writers at the forefront of today’s scene, we talk to the artists redefining graffiti’s consciously macho origins.

Written by: India Lawrence

How Sheffield became a centre for UK rave culture
Books

How Sheffield became a centre for UK rave culture

Steel City is often overlooked when it comes to the country's cultural radar despite its role in shaping electronic music.

Written by: Jim Ottewill

Londoners gather to condemn Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza
Activism

Londoners gather to condemn Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza

Free Palestine — Protestors gathered outside Downing Street following the latest atrocities committed by Israel against Palestinians living in the besieged strip.

Written by: Huck

Jeshi is making music for generation austerity
Music

Jeshi is making music for generation austerity

Following the release of his latest album 'Universal Credit,' the rapper talks about finding a new approach to songwriting, attitudes to poverty and why his music is more than a political statement.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

Photographer Priya Oades on the art of connection
Photography

Photographer Priya Oades on the art of connection

In partnership with MPB — In the latest instalment of Photographers in Conversation, created in partnership with MPB, the creator talks portraiture, platforms and taking motivation from Little Simz.

Written by: Huck

A tender portrait of Chinatown New York in the 1980s
Photography

A tender portrait of Chinatown New York in the 1980s

Photographer Bud Glick recounts documenting street life, people, and domestic scenes in the area, and what it taught him about the Chinese immigrant experience.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The sex workers left in turmoil over monkeypox
Activism

The sex workers left in turmoil over monkeypox

‘It’s been terrible‘ — With the UK now set to run out of vaccines, people working in the sex industry – particularly outside of major cities – have been left especially vulnerable, reports Brit Dawson.

Written by: Brit Dawson

How dodgy housing is endangering students’ health
Activism

How dodgy housing is endangering students’ health

Safe homes now — Students are being left to languish in unsafe housing, leading to serious health complications and in some cases hospitalisation, reports Niall Hignett.

Written by: Niall Hignett

Stacy Peralta on instinct, inspiration and screwing up
Film

Stacy Peralta on instinct, inspiration and screwing up

Lessons Learned — To mark the premiere of his new documentary on surfing giant Gerry Lopez, the filmmaker and former pro skateboarder sits down to share his unique brand of creative wisdom.

Written by: Liz Seabrook

How protestors won the battle to save kink spaces
Activism

How protestors won the battle to save kink spaces

United in leather — Last week, Tower Hamlets council removed its nudity-restricting licensing conditions. It represents a huge win for London’s kink community, reports Bella Saltiel.

Written by: Bella Saltiel

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