Subcultures

Photography

The definitive photographers of countercultural life

On the margins — A new Barbican show explores photography’s enduring fascination with subcultures, with work from Bruce Davidson, Larry Clark and Daido Moriyama.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Outdoors

A photographic catalogue of subcultures that refuse to die

Mods, skins & lowriders — For the past six years, Owen Harvey has been finding out why people are drawn to styles from a bygone era... and developing some unexpected perspective on his own life in the process.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Reportage

Up close & personal with Sweden’s modern-day Vikings

Weekend warriors — Over the last 25 years, thousands of Scandinavians have become part of an increasingly popular Viking scene. Writer and photographer Matteo Congregalli joins them for a typical, cut-throat training day.

Written by: Matteo Congregalli

Photography

Spotlighting the forgotten women of the furry community

Hot fursuit — Photographer Alex Stewart captures one of the world’s most misunderstood subcultures, joining a group of female furries as they enjoy a weekend away.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Photography

Exploring the strange, secretive lives of England’s adult babies

Nappies, bears and bubbles — Polly Borland’s iconic ‘90s photo series, The Babies, explores one of the world’s most maligned and marginalised sexual fetishes.

Written by: Dominique Sisley

Film

Explore the rebellious fringes of US culture with Unplanned America

The make-it-up-as-you-go-along travel show returns — Unplanned America is the DIY adventure series that explores the most far-out subcultures in the land of free. We reached out for the lowdown on Season 3.

Written by: Alex King

Top Picks

Unplanned America explores the States’ most far-out subcultures

Aussies on the edge — DIY documentary series Unplanned America follows three Australian best mates on a riotously funny, make-it-up-as-you-go-along journey through the cultural fringes of the US.

Written by: Alex King

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