Art
Young artists explore coming of age in the Middle East
Banat Collective — In The Middle Of It All is a new book showcasing the diverse experiences of Arabian womanhood, featuring contributions from writers, illustrators and photographers.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
David Shrigley: Life lessons from an art world anarchist
‘Don’t be afraid of failure’ — Known for his deadpan drawings and acerbic nihilism, David Shrigley is one of the most well known (and divisive) artists working today. Here, he reflects and shares what he’s learned so far.
Written by: Adam White
The artist unveiling the hidden history of Afghanistan
Forgotten secrets — Sydney-based artist Meena Sadiqi demystifies and celebrates her Afghani heritage in her ongoing Instagram collage project, Meena Home.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
Georgia O’Keeffe: A portrait of a woman ahead of her time
Art, image, style — Ahead of a new retrospective, we look back on the legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe – the American art pioneer who broke free of gender constraints to live life on her own terms.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Jasmin Sehra: ‘Art has always been a part of my life’
My Element: Built by Grime — As part of Huck's new film on UK grime culture, trailblazing London artist Jasmin Sehra talks heritage, hardships, and the importance of staying true to yourself.
Written by: Grace Shutti
How to spark serious social change, using art
Six tips from ACT UP — Legendary ACT UP founding member Avram Finkelstein combined art and activism to combat the AIDS crisis. Here, he shares the invaluable lessons he’s learned.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The cult club that transformed New York’s art world
From 1978 to 1983 — A new MOMA exhibition looks back on the legacy of Club 57 – a no-budget East Village venue that ripped up the rule book and changed the face of modern art.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The London artist making art out of the apocalypse
Introducing Yorkson — All too often these days it feels like the end of the world is coming. London-based, Chinese-born artist Yorkson is trying to help us all navigate our way through it.
Written by: Josh Cook
The sex robots are coming – but are we ready?
Logging on to love — Artist and activist Kate Davis has been campaigning against the rise of sex dolls since 2015, exploring their development in her eerie new series, Logging On To Love.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Exploring the strange, banal reality of life as a modern spy
Not quite Bond — In ‘Vault 7’ – named after the eponymous WikiLeads publication – photographer George Selley uncovers the peculiarity of behind-the-scenes life in the CIA, questioning popular culture’s perception of the secret agent.
Written by: Niall Flynn