New York
The enduring legacy of Wild Style, hip hop’s first ever film
‘We took over the planet’ — As the 1983 feature – which brought New York’s hip hop scene to international attention – celebrates its 35th birthday this year, we talk to the people who made it happen.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A portrait of love, life and community in the South Bronx
Hall of fame — In the ’70s, New York’s South Bronx was in a state of extreme disrepair. But – as artists John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres realised – creativity provided a welcome remedy.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Inside New York’s famed high school for the creative arts
Back to the ’70s — Artist Flint Gennari looks back on his days at New York’s High School of Art & Design – an innovative institution which boasts Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein and Peter Hujar as alumni.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How football is bringing hope to New York’s Yemeni community
Stories From The Sidelines — In New York City, work is king and dreams only happen if you’re willing to sweat. Nowhere is this truer than at Yemen United, a soccer team caught between the expectations of the old country and the pressures of the new.
Written by: Cheree Franco
Soulful portraits of today’s young New Yorkers
This is America — Czech photographer Marie Tomanova captures the hopes and dreams of contemporary US city-dwellers in her new portrait series, Young Americans.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A raucous portrait of the Beat Generation, from 1957 - 1960
Shot by Burt Glinn — From late-night loft parties to crowded poetry readings, a new book featuring previously unseen work from photographer Burt Glinn depicts the era in all of its glory.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Inside the late teenage years of Basquiat
Post-punk prodigy — A new documentary from filmmaker Sara Driver paints a portrait of the artist through the chaotic New York scene that fed him.
Written by: Alexandra Genova
A photographer captures the destruction of New York City
Urban renewal — Five decades ago, the streets of Lower Manhattan were torn apart to make way for homes for higher-income communities. Danny Lyon – 25 years old at the time – shot the people and buildings who were left behind.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A photographer shares his visual love letter to New York
Brief encounters — After the death of his partner, Bill Hayes found comfort in the streets of his hometown. ‘If I feel lonely or I miss him, I tell myself: ‘Get up, take a walk, take your camera, take pictures – the city is there to keep you company.’’
Written by: Briony Cartmell
Photos that capture Jewish life in ’70s New York
Lower East living — In an extraordinary, freshly uncovered photo series taken between the late 70s and 80s, Meryl Meisler celebrates the local communities of the Lower East Side.
Written by: Miss Rosen