America

The Midwest basement band scene of the ’90s & ’00s
Music

The Midwest basement band scene of the ’90s & ’00s

Doing it themselves — Photographer Mark Murrmann spent nearly two decades documenting the thriving basement band scene of the US, hosting gigs in his own home and shooting acts on the road.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Inside one of America’s most notorious prisons
Photography

Inside one of America’s most notorious prisons

Welcome to The Farm — Keith Calhoun and Chandra McCormick’s contemporary photographs of the Louisiana State Penitentiary – otherwise known as ‘The Farm’ – uncover an undeniable truth: slavery in the US has never truly ended.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A look back at the incredible legacy of Arlene Gottfried
Photography

A look back at the incredible legacy of Arlene Gottfried

Street photography’s finest — The legendary street photographer, who died in August last year, is being celebrated in a new exhibition at New York’s Daniel Cooney’s Fine Art Gallery.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Revisiting Cynthia Nixon’s contentious views on sexuality
Opinion

Revisiting Cynthia Nixon’s contentious views on sexuality

‘Being gay is a choice’ — As the former Sex And The City star enters the race for New York Governor, writer Aimée Lutkin examines her complicated relationship with bisexuality, the public eye, and the LGBTQ community.

Written by: Aimée Lutkin

Frankie Cosmos share their guide to New York City
Travel

Frankie Cosmos share their guide to New York City

The places that made me — Lead singer and group founder Greta Kline reflects on her years growing up in NYC, taking us on a tour of her favourite bookshop, museum and strolling spots.

Written by: HUCK HQ

The myth and mystery of the American South
Photography

The myth and mystery of the American South

A fictional portrait — In new book, What The Living Carry, Virginia-born photographer Morgan Ashcom tells the strange story of life in the fictional Southern town of Hoys Fork.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Ed Templeton explores the evolution of the Mohawk
Photography

Ed Templeton explores the evolution of the Mohawk

Hairdo of defiance — The cult photographer pays tribute to one of the most iconic punk signifiers of all time, sharing two-decades worth of images & a poetic personal essay.

Written by: HUCK HQ

U.S. students stage nationwide walkout over gun violence
Activism

U.S. students stage nationwide walkout over gun violence

‘NRA go away’ — Thousands of school kids across the country stepped out of their classrooms on Wednesday, in an impassioned national protest over American gun laws.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Candid shots of America’s concrete playgrounds
Photography

Candid shots of America’s concrete playgrounds

City slickers — Wandering the streets of New York, LA, Miami, Chicago and beyond as part of an “anti-road trip”, UK photographer Oli Kellett immortalises fleeting, everyday moments in America’s urban spaces.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Capturing the timeless appeal of the American funfair
Photography

Capturing the timeless appeal of the American funfair

Community spirit — In her new book, Pamela Littky travels across the country to capture the most ‘American’ of American traditions. ‘Fairs continue to draw people from all backgrounds,’ she explains in an exclusive extract. ‘They celebrate the heartland.’

Written by: Pamela Littky

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