Art
The street-art project reimagining indie businesses
The future of design — A new series from 99designs by Vistaprint and Huck publisher TCO London gives the British high street a fresh burst of colour.
Written by: Huck
The Facebook group for terrible art in charity shops
So bad it‘s good — An online destination for the most cursed second-hand shop finds is opening up art criticism to the masses – as well as raising questions as to why we are so drawn to ‘bad’ artworks.
Written by: Serena Smith
How Whitley Bay Skate Club built a scene from scratch
In partnership with 99designs by Vistaprint — By Design is a new editorial series, created in collaboration with 99designs by Vistaprint, that celebrates small businesses across the UK and spotlights the power of a strong visual identity. In the first instalment, we explore how a retro skate shop in the North-East became the launchpad for a thriving creative community.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Skater Scott Hobbs Bourne on why he wrote a children’s book
An Act Of Imagination — SHB’s journey so far can be best defined by boundless possibility. So it feels fitting that his new book, written for kids, is a celebration of just that.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A visual diary of Black artists coming of age in the '90s
Living to create — After acquiring a Polaroid camera, photographer Lyle Ashton Harris began capturing a transformative period of his life as a young artist studying at Cal Arts.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Huck 74: The Action Issue
Out now! — In times like these, the act of making something happen for yourself has never felt more urgent. Our latest print instalment celebrates doing just that – spotlighting the people moving to transform their worlds for the better.
Written by: Huck
Martha Cooper reflects on a life spent shooting subculture
Going underground — In a career spanning six decades, the Baltimore-born photographer has been documenting creativity that falls outside of the mainstream. To mark a new respective of her work, she talks carving out space, staying inspired and why she’s never been one for rules.
Written by: Diane Smyth
A brief guide on how to make your own gif
In partnership with Squarespace — As part of Creative Resilience, we’ve collaborated with Squarespace for a special edition of Skill-Up. In this new episode, illustrator Laurene Boglio teaches you how to make your own animated gif.
Written by: Huck
The ‘80s nightclub flyers that defined underground New York
Disco ephemera — Posters for New York's legendary club nights designed by the likes of Keith Haring, David LaChappelle, and Jenny Holzer were once distributed and produced en masse, and have since become valued works of art.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Nan Goldin shares the photography that inspires her
Ballads of sex, love and loss — In the new issue of Aperture, the iconic American photographer curates some of her biggest influences, from established image-makers to fresh new talent.
Written by: Miss Rosen