Art
Artist Jay Nelson injects a sense of wanderlust into everything he touches
Voyages of discovery — Jay Nelson’s spectacular wooden builds turn mass-produced cars, boats and scooters into beautifully whacky exploration vessels.
Written by: Alex King
Where are all the radical poets?
Metaphors and molotovs — Poet Aaron Fagan speaks to Commune Editions, a radical poetry press formed during the Occupy, anti-tuition fee and Black Lives Matter protests in California's Bay Area.
Written by: Aaron Fagan
The history of art in 5 minutes
A history of the Venice Biennale — The first short film in a series that celebrates the Venice Biennale digs into the rich history of the art world's most revered event.
Written by: Shelley Jones
I’m not voting because…
Political photography — British Photographer Denise Felkin depicts a wide range of non-voters and creates a debate around their reasons for abstaining.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Huck’s Alternative Election Party
Vote or take to the streets? — We're screening Russell Brand’s new film The Emperor’s New Clothes and having a chat about activism, radical politics and alternatives to the ballot box. It's completely free so join us at Huck’s 71a Gallery on Wednesday May 6 at 7pm.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Artist and skateboarder James Jarvis explores the mythology of skateboarding
New shoe collaboration — Skateboarding characters spring to life in new collaboration between Nike SB and London-based artist James Jarvis.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Ten years of British skateboarding in deck graphics
Parlour Presents… Science Skateboards — An exhibition at Parlour Presents… is celebrating almost ten years of Science Skateboards. Founder Chris Morgan gives us the lowdown on all that's gone down.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Artist Lucas Beaufort reveals some boardmaking secrets
Sketch, sand and surf — Lucas Beaufort teams up with Co&Jo to show the beauty and sweat that goes into making a surfboard.
Written by: Alex Taylor
What goes on behind closed doors in Southern California?
New show: Synthetic Suburbia — Skater, painter, social commentator Ed Templeton has a new solo show Synthetic Suburbia which renders the characters of Huntington Beach in acrylics.
Written by: Robin Nierynck
Seven artists, 70 years of social and cultural history
Thatcherism, Cold War, celebrity culture, feminism, protest movements... — In the run up to the May General Election, artists challenge our perception of reality in an exhibition reflecting on the last 70 decades of British history.
Written by: Robin Nierynck