Culture
Poetic photos of an East London neighbourhood
Clapton on film — Mico Toledo’s latest project saw the photographer roaming the streets of Clapton, capturing its diverse residents and moments of quiet beauty.
Written by: Camilla Patini
WAWWA are a sustainable brand doing things differently
In partnership with WAWWA — The Manchester-based clothing company are industry outsiders and proud. We caught up with their co-founder to learn more about the mission.
Written by: Huck
Graciela Iturbide’s surreal documentary photography
Echoes and sediments — The Mexican artist – whose images blended surrealism, abstraction, and the social themes of urbanisation and globalisation – is only just now receiving her due for revolutionising the medium.
Written by: Miss Rosen
‘I’m willing to take the repercussions for my music‘
Obongjayar in conversation — As he gears up to release his debut album next year, the Nigerian-born, London-based musician talks refusing to be boxed in and tackling politics head on.
Written by: Max Pilley
A queer archive of Northern England in the ‘90s
Out & About — Photographer Stuart Linden Rhodes recalls capturing the North’s diverse LGBTQ+ clubbing scene, and the vibrant characters who filled the dance floors.
Written by: Patrick Sproull
The 14-year-old who made an album with The Flaming Lips
Meet Nell Smith — The teenager reflects on the remarkable turn of events that led her to record an album remotely with the iconic rock bad during the pandemic.
Written by: Max Pilley
A photographer’s touching tribute to County Mayo
Irish Work — A new book brings together photos by Tom Wood taken over a period of over nearly 50 years, centring the photographer’s often-fraught lifelong relationship with Ireland.
Written by: Megan Wallace
‘Black artists need to learn how to empower themselves‘
Mick Jenkins in conversation — Following the recent release of his third studio album, the rapper talks about the influences that have shaped his sound so far and making music that connects with the average listener.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
Photos from the streets of Hong Kong in the 1980s
HK unseen — A new exhibition brings together photographer Greg Girard’s evocative shots of Hong Kong’s golden age, revealing a side to the city often relegated to the shadows.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Heady scenes of disco and grit in ‘70s & ‘80s New York
‘It was edgy and dangerous‘ — Photographer Joe Clementi discusses his striking shots of the city’s vibrant clubs, protests, street scenes and more.
Written by: Miss Rosen