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Scenes from the frontlines of America’s never-ending war
Culture

Scenes from the frontlines of America’s never-ending war

In 2006, Peter Van Agtmael began documenting the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned as a conflict photographer.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Snapshots of London’s streets during Thatcher’s Britain
Culture

Snapshots of London’s streets during Thatcher’s Britain

Pounding pavements — Photographer Sunil Gupta recalls taking to the streets of the capital in search of gay life and encountering an eclectic mix of characters.

Written by: Charlotte Rawlings

The sex-positive party host championing consent
Culture

The sex-positive party host championing consent

Queer utopia — Crossbreed – the queer, sex-positive rave – is revolutionising London’s kink scene. How does its founder Alex Warren make sure everyone’s on the same page?

Written by: Lydia Morrish

The communities living in the shadow of the coal industry
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The communities living in the shadow of the coal industry

Sobering reality — Dan Wilton has travelled across nine European countries capturing the scars on the environment and the consequences for those who live near mines and coal power plants.

Written by: Bea Tridimas

A celebration of 40 years of LGBTQ+ pride and protest
Culture

A celebration of 40 years of LGBTQ+ pride and protest

Out and About — Bishopsgate Institute’s new exhibition documents the gay rights movement and the everyday celebrations and struggles of queer Londoners.

Written by: India Lawrence

Don Letts on resilience, revolution and staying DIY
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Don Letts on resilience, revolution and staying DIY

The polymathic pioneer reflects on a life embedded in UK subculture – from arguments with Bob Marley, to connecting the dots between punk and reggae.

Written by: Jeremy Allen

The island-hopping circus crew reimagining a life at sea
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The island-hopping circus crew reimagining a life at sea

The Sea Clowns journey from port to port, bringing their unique act with them wherever they dock. For the ocean-dwelling collective, it’s part of a mission to spread knowledge and laughter, all while remaining committed to an unshackled, freewheeling existence.

Written by: Alex King

The Met Police is corrupt, violent and rotten to its core
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The Met Police is corrupt, violent and rotten to its core

Sisters Uncut on IWD — This International Women’s Day, Sisters Uncut are calling on people to imagine a future without police, and one that centres survivors.

Written by: Debbie Summers

Intimate scenes of everyday life in Britain in the ‘70
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Intimate scenes of everyday life in Britain in the ‘70

Last of the Brits — Photographer Diane Bush recounts finding her feet as a photographer after travelling from the US to the UK, and using the medium to create a better world.

Written by: Diane Bush

The photographer celebrating London’s council houses
Culture

The photographer celebrating London’s council houses

Out from the shadows — From Brutalist blocks to Modernist towers, Jack Young’s new book featuring portraits of 68 of the capital’s most revered council house schemes recasts these buildings in a new light.

Written by: Alex Norris

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