Culture
A head-first dive into Africa’s heavy metal scene
Author Edward Banches discusses his new book, which examines the hard rock and metal scenes in five African countries: Botswana, Togo, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana.
Written by: Ali Shutler
How Nan Goldin took on the Sacklers and changed history
Filmmaker Laura Poitras discusses her new documentary which traces the remarkable life of the artist-activist and the impact of her battle against the US opioid crisis.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Deyaz is confronting raw emotion through music
Following the release of his debut single, Deyaz talks battling addiction, dealing with his struggles through music, and building a budding music career from his living room.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The photographer who captured the spirit of 90s rave
Tristan O’Neill’s shots of dancers caught in moments of reverie at the height of rave’s golden age are a testament to the UK’s legendary club culture.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The digital artists fighting back against AI
AI companies that develop image-generators using copyrighted artwork from the internet are coming under fire from artists who say that it amounts to theft.
Written by: Georgina Findlay
The pioneering chef bringing a taste of Palestine to London
All about Akub — At his West Bank restaurant, Fadi Kattan established himself as the voice of modern Palestinian cuisine. Now, he’s bringing his innovative, bold flavours to the UK’s capital.
Written by: Frances Leach
Photos of British revellers at the Great Dorset Steam Fair
Summer days — Theo McInnes’s photos of the annual event provide an intriguing snapshot of contemporary Britain.
Written by: Huck
Bridging the gap between trans women & cis men
A new podcast is opening up the conversation between trans women and trans amorous men in the hope of building coalitions.
Written by: June Bellebono
Steve Schapiro’s iconic photos of 20th century America
After building his reputation covering the US civil rights movement in the 1960s, the photographer went on to produce some of the most enduring images of the past century. Now, a new exhibition celebrates his legacy.
Written by: Miss Rosen
SAMO® mastermind Al Diaz on the evolution of NYC graffiti
The first-generation graffiti artist reflects on the tagging’s emergence as an art form and the players who pushed the medium forward.
Written by: Miss Rosen