Activism
Ai Weiwei
Speak No Evil — As Chinese authorities crack down on artists, writers and poets who dare to challenge the Hu Jintao regime, a handful of dissidents are refusing to be silenced. In one of the first interviews since his detention, art-activist Ai Weiwei tells HUCK as much as he can about what it means to be ‘free’.
Written by: John Sunyer
Squatters
Gimme Shelter — Society foresees squatters with a monochromatic filter of misconceptions, but HUCK found a unique tone of colours in their living mode.
Written by: Olly Zanetti
Prison Rehabilitation
Re-Hope — A prisoner stands on one side of the law, and the free man stands on the other. But what really separates these two people, and how do we bridge the divide? The following four independent organisations are working with inmates and ex-prisoners to turn their lives around. Are people born ‘evil’ or do some of the system’s children simply fall through the cracks?
Written by: Shelley Jones
Slavoj Žižek
The End Times — Rock star philosopher and critical theorist Slavoj Žižek takes on hypocrisy, cheap Hollywood Marxism and the final crisis of capitalism.
Written by: Vince Medeiros
Why plastic marine pollution can no longer be ignored
We're killing our oceans — Our reliance on plastic is coming home to roost. We’re polluting the planet one water bottle at a time, and simply swimming past the evidence floating in our seas. But, as Miles Masterson discovers, carrying on like this will lead to disaster.
Written by: Miles Masterson
Radical Bikes
Revolutionary Change — The story of the bicycle is a story of change. From the moment mankind started rolling on two wheels, the bike has empowered rebels with a cause. Whether they're saving the environment or forcing authority to listen up, people are making their voices heard through the power of the ride. Bikes aren't just rad - they're a radical tool that can put this world to rights.
Written by: Olly Zanetti
Yvon Chouinard
You Are What You Do — The calm rebellion of Yvon Chouinard is inspiring a new generation of environmental custodians to stop talking, and start doing.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Brooklyn Banks
The Holy Banks — The Brooklyn Banks have gone down in skate lore, but their future now rests in bureaucratic hands. HUCK pays homage to this iconic spot and asks: how does urban wasteland become hallowed ground?
Written by: Tetsuhiko Endo
Combat Surfers
Operation Amped — For War Vets suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, returning to the source is about returning back to life.
Written by: Alex Wade
“We came up in spite of America not because of America.”
Mos Def — The straight-talking Renaissance man breaks it down exclusively for HUCK, in a series of lyrical truths, spat straight from the heart.
Written by: Tim Donnelly