Culture
Top of the shots: Mustafah Abdulaziz shares his favourite photo books
Moments that demand attention — To coincide with Huck 55 – The Freaked Out Issue, the acclaimed photographer behind our cover story selects the work that means the most to him.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Africa’s phoenix from the flames: a creative renaissance in Rwanda
Rwanda Rising — Two decades after genocide, Rwanda has risen from the ashes. But as the country’s artists push past the panic that once turned neighbours into enemies, what does the future hold for a nation scarred by a history of divide and rule? As President Paul Kagame tightens his grip over the country, can the country’s creatives escape the growing repression?
Written by: Alex King
Re-mapping Beirut one art project at a time
Making the most of wasted opportunities — Through a series of interactive performance pieces, art collective Dictaphone Group is fighting for the one thing Lebanon is lacking: public space.
Written by: Laurence Cornet
The upstart photographers breaking down barriers
A different kind of storyelling — Three young South Africans hit the road together in a bid to understand the land that binds them.
Written by: Twenty Journey
Go-to guitar hero: An interview with Matt Sweeney
A wolf among wolves — What do Johnny Cash, Adele, Cat Power and Run the Jewels have in common? They've all relied on guitarist Matt Sweeney - a nomadic talent who knows how to get the most out of life.
Written by: Steven T. Hanley
Changing the face of fencing
Brothers in Arms — East London fencers Rajan Rai and Jai Birch chase dreams, success and world domination in new Vice Sports film.
Written by: Advertorial
Shedding light on Tokyo's underground noise scene
It’s gonna get loud — The late 70’s and early 80’s saw an explosive new scene emerge in Japan: noise. Photographer Gin Satoh was there to record the violence and volume; now for the first time his photos are being exhibited outside Japan.
Written by: Jack Richardson
Run toward the noise: Lessons on embracing the future
Are we doomed to a future bleak? Think again — MINI’s pioneering Future Shapers Project inspires us to seize the possibilities of tomorrow and stay on top as the world changes around us.
Written by: Advertorial
Brexit Britain: It's not too late to have your say
Write to your MP from Huck HQ — There is too much at stake to sit back now - and everything left to play for. If you feel sidelined by the EU referendum, it's not too late to act. Join us anytime at Huck HQ and, together, let's speak to power.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
How pinhole photography can capture stories of humanity
Finding real truth in imagery — For over five years, Fabio Bucciarelli has been documenting the solidarity and spirit of those fleeing the Middle East and North Africa. The Dream is the culmination of those years: a photographic journey through the human condition.
Written by: Jack Richardson