Culture

America uprising: a portrait of protest in 2020
Culture

America uprising: a portrait of protest in 2020

Black Lives Matter — Photographer Mel D. Cole reflects on capturing the BLM protests that swept America after the killing of George Floyd.

Written by: Miss Rosen

‘Flee’ is more than just a refugee story
Film

‘Flee’ is more than just a refugee story

Director Jonas Poher Rasmussen discusses his new almost entirely animated documentary film, which chronicles the remarkable story of a young, gay Afghan survivor.

Written by: Jack King

Helen Levitt’s intimate scenes of 20th century New York life
Culture

Helen Levitt’s intimate scenes of 20th century New York life

In the streets — A new exhibition is celebrating the life and work of the late photographer, who imbued everyday scenes with extraordinary empathy and feeling.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Rediscovered photos from the set of ‘Apocalypse Now’
Culture

Rediscovered photos from the set of ‘Apocalypse Now’

Welcome to the jungle — Photographer Chas Gerretsen spent six months chronicling one of the most harrowing and poignant war films ever made. He recounts the turmoil that took place both on and off the set.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Cartel Madras are changing the face of rap music
Culture

Cartel Madras are changing the face of rap music

Two of a kind — The Chennai-born, Calgary-raised rap duo discuss finding their feet in an industry dominated by men, and why a salacious sense of humour is at the heart of everything they do.

Written by: Thomas Hobbs

An intimate look behind the scenes of a ‘90s skate tour
Culture

An intimate look behind the scenes of a ‘90s skate tour

20th Century Summer — Photographer Greg Hunt reflects on touring as part of a pro-skate crew in 1995, capturing the downtime between demos, and how the sport has evolved.

Written by: Huck

Photos capturing Prospect Park’s restorative powers
Culture

Photos capturing Prospect Park’s restorative powers

Brooklyn’s oasis — For the past 41 years, Jamel Shabazz has devoted a large part of his time photographing various aspects of the New York park and the patchwork of communities who find respite from the city there.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Joy Crookes is challenging perceptions of identity
Culture

Joy Crookes is challenging perceptions of identity

‘I feel an urgency to be heard’ — Ahead of the release of her debut album, the 22-year-old singer talks resisting the erasure of Black and brown women’s voices and leaning into her Bangladeshi roots.

Written by: Bethan Harper

Scenes from inside America’s longest foreign war
Culture

Scenes from inside America’s longest foreign war

Urgency Afghanistan — Today marks 20 years since the US invaded Afghanistan. A new exhibition highlights the vital power of photojournalism in documenting the country’s ongoing crisis caused by the war.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A heartwarming portrait of pre-gentrification Bushwick
Culture

A heartwarming portrait of pre-gentrification Bushwick

Paradise Lost & Found — Photographer Meryl Meisler recounts working as a teacher in New York and capturing her neighbourhood at a time when the area was rife with poverty.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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