London

Breaking the chain: It's time to stop separating refugee families
Activism

Breaking the chain: It's time to stop separating refugee families

A very human crisis — Campaigners in London take to Westminster with a human paper-chain in an action they hope will force the British government to stop separating child refugees from their families.

Written by: Michael Segalov

East London creatives in their personal spaces
Photography

East London creatives in their personal spaces

Hackney Studios — Photographer Jenny Lewis has lived in Hackney, East London for over two decades, a part of this corner of the city's diverse community. For the past four years she's been photographing local artists in their own studios, capturing creativity in its most intimate setting.

Written by: Michael Segalov

The truth behind that burning Union Jack photo
Activism

The truth behind that burning Union Jack photo

Clearing up the bullshit — The right-wing press have been whipping up hysteria after an image of a burning Union Jack was spotted in London. But it's got nothing to do with terror, if only they'd bothered to look.

Written by: Charlotte England

Defiance is no 'British value', it's a universal human trait
Opinion

Defiance is no 'British value', it's a universal human trait

From Where I Stand — In the wake of the Westminster attack, politicians have been quick to claim it's a 'British value' to remain stoic, to ensure that life carries on as before. The reality is it's a human trait, not a British one, to face life's adversities. To think otherwise suggests our superiority, the dangerous idea of 'us v them'.

Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan

Westminster terror attack: Photos of London on lockdown
Reportage

Westminster terror attack: Photos of London on lockdown

On the ground — A violent attack in London has shaken the United Kingdom, with the death toll still unclear. Photographer Theo McInnes was in Westminster in the moments following the incident, and captured the aftermath.

Written by: HUCK HQ

How a drab shopping centre became a haven for London's skaters
Skate

How a drab shopping centre became a haven for London's skaters

The real olympic legacy — London is dying. Where culture and community once blossomed, now private security guards and Jamie's Italians now reign supreme. But in one drab East London shopping centre, a true skate community spirit lives on.

Written by: Tom Hale

EU citizens won't have rights guaranteed in Britain after Brexit
Activism

EU citizens won't have rights guaranteed in Britain after Brexit

The shitshow continues — Well, it's happening. Parliament has voted to trigger Article 50 and leave the EU, refusing to guarantee the rights of EU citizens and a meaningful vote on the deal. Great.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Israeli artist Ella Littwitz on occupation, plants, and letting art speak for itself
Art

Israeli artist Ella Littwitz on occupation, plants, and letting art speak for itself

More than weeds — 'As long as the occupation lasts, every action in every field of life has a political role in the conflict.'

Written by: Marta Bausells

The British sisters documenting the lives of Syrian refugees
Film

The British sisters documenting the lives of Syrian refugees

Lost in Lebanon — Sisters Georgia and Sophia Scott discuss their documentary 'Lost in Lebanon', which follows four Syrian refugees living in the neighbouring country, giving a human face to a dehumanised conflict.

Written by: Marta Bausells

What Dalston looked like in the 1980s
Photography

What Dalston looked like in the 1980s

Same places, different time — In his new book, photographer Andrew Holligan captures a snapshot of Dalston, East London in the 1980s, a hub of diversity on the cusp of change.

Written by: Lidia Buonaiuto

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