Mexico
In Pictures: Mario’s Maplés grotesque erotica parodies our desire for intimacy
Things That Inspire Me — Artist Mario Maplé’s discomforting biro illustrations caricature our dirtiest desires. We reached out to ask what gets his blood pumping - artistically, that is.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: Old school Mexican crime photographs from the archive of Stefan Ruiz
Why the history of photography matters when we look at pictures of criminals — Huck interviews Stefan Ruiz, the photographer behind a new book on Mexican crime photography, to talk about El Chapo, the celebrity cult, fashion, and fantasy.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
Video: War photographers reveal the long-term trauma of their difficult profession
"A death unrecorded is a death forgotten." — A six-part short film series explores the long-term psychological effects of documenting moments of conflict, from the civil war in Syria to domestic violence in New York.
Written by: Adam White
Ale Romo’s photography celebrates the liberating force of surf culture
Of Waves, Surfers and Wanderlust — Photographer Ale Romo wants us all to hit the road, chase waves around the globe and discover ourselves.
Written by: Sam Warner
Drug lords and the vigilantes fighting them; the true story of organised crime in Mexico
Meth, bullets and borders — Cartel Land profiles two vigilante movements who took up arms against drug cartels on opposite sides of the US-Mexico border, and asks what would you do in their shoes?
Written by: Alex King
Photographer captures Mexico City’s reaction to the student massacre
Scenes of a city in mourning — Photographer Reggie McCafferty finds outrage and grief in the wake of the kidnapping and murder of 43 students.
Written by: Alex King
Top acts of activism in 2014
Hong Kong, London, Spain, Mexico and more — Writer, musician and activist Bryony Beynon, who co-directs Hollaback London – an org to end street harassment – curates the most inspiring acts of activism in 2014.
Written by: Bryony Beynon
How Adrian Morris turns hazy, tropical travels into beautiful photos
My Life In Analogue — Wanderlust travels from the beaches of Portugal to the mountains of Mexico in photographer Adrian Morris' otherworldly portfolio.
Written by: HUCK HQ