Culture
When falling in love can put your life in danger
Photography that matters — By documenting LGBTI discrimination, Robin Hammond found himself turning from photographer to activist. Now, through a worldwide campaign, he’s using visual storytelling to expose oppression.
Written by: Robin Hammond
Inside the best dressed gang of 1980s New York
Lo-Life: An American Classic — The streets of 1980s New York City were rough, and the fashion obsessed Lo-Life crew were at its heart, desperate to look good by any means necessary.
Written by: Sophie Church
The cab driver who became a stress-busting dominatrix
Oh, Gloria... (NSFW) — Arthur is an unassuming cabbie from London’s East End. Gloria is a BDSM dungeon master helping people let go of themselves. Although they’re the same person, this is not a double life. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most colourful characters exist beneath the surface.
Written by: Alex King
Inside the greatest UFO archive in history
Do you believe? — As part of Conspiracy Week at the Photographer’s Gallery, Gordon MacDonald’s latest exhibition takes a look through the archives of Wendelle C Stevens, the pioneering alien researcher who made us question whether we’re really alone in the universe.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Revolting: Why nothing is off limits in satire
It's all kicking off — Jolyon Rubinstein and Heydon Prowse's brand of character-led satire cuts through the bullshit of 2017, and they're taking on all sides of the political spectrum.
Written by: Michael Segalov
In the studio with art maverick Raymond Pettibon
Moving in mysterious ways — From Black Flag to Sonic Youth, Raymond Pettibon helped define what punk looks like when it's hung up on a wall. Now he's taking us inside his fantasy world, where the only ticket is a pencil and a piece of paper.
Written by: Jamie Brisick
Moondog: The vagabond who became a countercultural icon
The Viking of Sixth Avenue — NYC's most distinct underground figure is the stuff of urban legend: a blind homeless composer, dressed as a viking, who influenced a wave of seminal artists. Now a film is finally bringing his story to light.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Bad Religion's Greg Graffin on navigating life under Trump
A punk with perspective — At a time when freedom of thought is under attack, and science is on the back foot, this punk-icon-turned-professor shares some much-needed words of wisdom on why we shouldn't sweat it.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Almeria: Europe's dirty little secret in southern Spain
Modern day slavery — Photographer Matt Moran digs beneath the surface at the world’s largest greenhouse complex, where poverty stricken migrant workers face a battle for equality.
Written by: Matt Moran
How a creative reboot saved Jens Lekman's songwriting
A conquest over self-doubt — After a crisis of confidence, the Swedish pop musician – celebrated for dispensing nuggets of advice to fans – has learned some new life lessons of his own. Here Jens reveals the benefits of being a wedding singer and tackling your fears in a dark political climate.
Written by: Cian Traynor