Art
The artist exploring her uncle's secret 1950s transgender identity
Ken. To be destroyed — When Sara Davidmann discovered old documents that made it clear her uncle Ken was a transgender woman, she set out to explore and celebrate her life.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The female artists taking inspiration from ancient erotic poems
Happy Valentine's Day — In 2017, there are still many parts of the world where celebrating female lust is an act of revolt in itself. These international artists find inspiration in ancient Arab poems to render radical love.
Written by: Marta Bausells
In the studio with art maverick Raymond Pettibon
Moving in mysterious ways — From Black Flag to Sonic Youth, Raymond Pettibon helped define what punk looks like when it's hung up on a wall. Now he's taking us inside his fantasy world, where the only ticket is a pencil and a piece of paper.
Written by: Jamie Brisick
The incredible live animation characters changing the world of performance
Huck x Intel — A new collaboration between the RSC, Intel and The Imaginarium Studios is revolutionising 21st Century theatre by bringing an animated character to life on stage, live, for the first time ever.
Written by: HUCK HQ
How to live a creative life in a post-recession world
Love what you do — Artist and designer Gavin Strange’s book ‘Do Fly’ offers light-hearted practical advice (and hip hop lyrics) to help you follow your passion and support yourself doing the work you love.
Written by: Alex King
Analogue photography and illustration collide to create a haunting black and white world
Undercover Skies — Images of the West Coast redwood forests brought photographer Céline Hamelin and illustrator Agathe Toman together to create a surreal monochrome world.
Written by: Charlotte Irwin
A skate artist’s search for the sweet spot between city and countryside
Once Upon a Place — Artist Lucas Beaufort took his illustrated monsters on a journey across Europe, looking for inspiration from nature and urban spaces.
Written by: Alex King
Celebrating female graffiti artists around the world
Girl Power — Taking a stand against prejudice, being a woman, travelling around the world, spraying her name and not getting caught; Girl Power is an autobiographical film about Sany, a Czech graffiti artist, and a celebration of other female street artists from around the globe.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Cuba’s first skate team are ready to take on the world
Have board, will travel — As Cuba’s emerging skateboarding scene opens up to the world, Toda Fuerza is the first brand with ambitions to sponsor artists, skaters and compete internationally.
Written by: Alex King
The London artist bringing an age-old craft bang up to date
All gold everything — London-based typographer Alex May Hughes explores fragility and rarity while giving her work the Midas touch in her second solo exhibition: 'Glass & Gold'.
Written by: Angel Lambo