Culture
A cliché-free glimpse of the real Ireland
Rediscovering home — To mark the centenary of Ireland's uprising, award-winning war photographer Seamus Murphy revisits the country he left behind in the hope of capturing the nation's true character.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Behind the fake marriages of young Chinese lesbians and gays
Inside The Chinese Closet — Sham marriages between young gay men and lesbian women are on the up in China - as a rift between two generations and their outlooks continues to grow. HUCK meets Sophia Luvara, director of Inside The Chinese Closet, a new film tracking the life of two young people in China as they confront their futures.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The Travel Diary: Making street art in Malawi
What you see along the way — South African street artist Mook Lion and photojournalist Robyn Perros travel to Malawi, for the country’s annual Lake of Stars Music and Art Festival, creating murals with local artists along the way.
Written by: Robyn Perros
Capturing the transformation from drag queen to self
Looking beneath the layers — HUCK meets artist Holly Revell, whose latest project, Transformations, captures the intimate transition of drag performers back to their original selves.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Five years on: The human faces of the Syrian conflict
A photographer's personal reflections — Syria is fast becoming a cinematic slideshow of guerillas, grenades and guns. But conscientious photojournalist JM Lopez is working tirelessly to capture the human face of war.
Written by: JM Lopez
Beyond retro: One artist's tribute to icons of pop culture
Eye candy for the VHS generation — Meet the caricaturist reimagining five decades of cult classics, from Mad Max and David Lynch to Breaking Bad and Kool Keith.
Written by: Cian Traynor
What might happen if U.S. voters don't feel the Bern?
Bernie or Bust — With Super Tuesday 2 about to kick off, we speak to Sanders supporters about their thoughts on the campaign trail, and what might happen if Clinton beats him to the Democratic nomination post.
Written by: Adriana Swain
In pictures: Fleeing persecution in Sudan, dreaming of Britain
From persecution to isolation — A snapshot of the Zaghawa people living in purgatory at the Calais “Jungle”, hoping they will soon find refuge.
Written by: Ludovico Settembrini
In Pictures: The evolution of Mongolia’s fledgling skateboarding scene
From Dirt to Dust — Meet the skateboarders building a new community and fighting for space in a rapidly changing country.
Written by: Alex King
Last night London remembered the victims of state violence
Calling time on the arms trade — As a secret state-sponsored security exposition for international governments gets under way in Britain, Londoners braved the rain to protest, and remember the victims of state repression and violence around the globe.
Written by: Theo McInnes