Culture
The photographer capturing the explosive B-boy scene
Keep moving — Frankie Perez remembers chronicling the evolution of breakdance between 2018 to 2020 across the US, Mexico and Canada, celebrating an art form that has stayed true to its cultural roots despite mainstream success.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Unflinching photos of austerity in Newcastle in the ‘70s & ‘80s
Invisible Britain — When photographer Tish Murtha died suddenly in 2013, she left behind a largely forgotten archive of extraordinary images of working-class communities in the North East. Now, her daughter Ella is seeking to revive her mother’s legacy with a documentary film.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
The internet’s substitute mothers are here to help
r/MomForAMinute — As the pandemic leaves people feeling scared and vulnerable, Reddit users are seeking out stand-in mothers for advice, love and comfort – but some experts suggest it might not always be the healthiest coping strategy.
Written by: Jessica Lucas
Divided land: a portrait of Apartheid South Africa
Strange Instrument — A new exhibition explores the work of the late photographer David Goldblatt, whose images captured some of the more intimate moments of a horrific regime – from both sides.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Evocative scenes of Coney Island in the ‘70s
America’s Playground — Photographer Hazel Hankin remembers spending the summer of 1977 strolling the Brooklyn entertainment destination's boardwalk, photographing the people and sights that caught her eye.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A kaleidoscopic portrait of New Orleans Mardi Gras ‘79
Fat Tuesday — Photographer Harvey Stein recalls visiting America‘s most famous street carnival, where he created a dazzling series of street portraits focusing on the highly-individualistic art of face painting and mask making.
Written by: Miss Rosen
$NOT is the defiant Florida rapper making his own rules
‘I like calling the shots‘ — After releasing two albums last year, the 23-year-old artist is already a cult favourite among underground rap fans. Now, he’s ready to take his genre-blurring sound and transgressive lyrics to the next level.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
How the BAFTAs faced up to its problem with race
Behind the scenes — This week, the awards ceremony unveiled its diverse nominations list – a far cry from the overwhelmingly white line-up from last year. But do these changes go far enough, and what will it take for the rest of the industry to follow suit?
Written by: Rory Horne
Inside the soaring Pokémon trade fuelled by lockdown
Gotta Catch Em’ All — With the pandemic triggering widespread nostalgia, many have found themselves returning to childhood favourites like Pokémon, which turned 25 this year. And now, card traders are raking in hundreds of thousands by capitalising on the growing demand.
Written by: Gunseli Yalcinkaya
Django Django are starting a new chapter
Lessons Learned — Founding band members Dave Maclean and Vinny Neff discuss the making of their latest album, Glowing in the Dark, and how the small mistakes that happen along the way often make for the best tracks.
Written by: Rhys Thomas