‘They are the last community people are openly racist about’: Sam Wright on his tender portraits of Travellers From family life to fairground glamour, across Ireland and the UK, the photographer wanted to show a different side to a group whose way of life is dying out. Published: the Guardian
Saxophonist Nubya Garcia: ‘Our relationship to music has changed’ Her new album ‘Odyssey’ has large orchestral parts and aims at euphoria. Published: The Financial Times
‘We’re trying to create that London Latin sound’ The city’s thriving and genre-blending Latin music scene is celebrated in this month’s La Linea festival. Published: the Financial Times
Bel Cobain is searching for radical forgiveness The Hackney-born singer on being haunted in Mexico, connecting with nature in Kent and her hypnotic new EP. Published: i-D
George Rouy's paintings are about human essence 'Endless Song' is the artist’s latest exhibition at Nicola Vassell Gallery in New York. Published: i-D
Da Community is London’s East End collective for emerging Black artists Musicians across rap, hip-hop, jazz and soul are joining forces to thrive in a notoriously inaccessible industry. Published: i-D
The martial arts disco dance craze that gripped the world Born in the gay clubs of LA, waacking was popularised by the show Soul Train. Now it’s an LGBTQ+ hit across Asia. Published: The Guardian
American art school grads on the value of their degrees With the cost of an education in the hundreds of thousands, we discuss their inspiring practices and how student loan debt impacts creativity. Published: i-D
The collective turning London’s empty buildings into art spaces SET are fighting against gentrification and soaring real estate to give 1,000 artists space to create, transforming disused office blocks, warehouses and shops into non-profit community studios. Published: HUCK
Photographing queer life in conservative Britain Rene Matić’s first solo exhibition in New York, ‘kiss them from me’, is a reminder that not everything can last forever. Published: i-D
Soheila Sokhanvari’s rebel women paved the way for Iran’s protesters In a series striking paintings, the artist brings her heroes to life and reflects on the freedoms she enjoys in the UK after fleeing the revolution. Published: i-D
‘A proper family vibe’: the Silhouettes Project, Hackney’s fiercely indie music community Away from the exploitative end of the industry lies this Dalston-based project which gives artists from across hip-hop, jazz and soul a leg up – and shares the proceeds. Published: The Guardian
Wynnie Mynerva’s erotic paintings are a cathartic revenge fantasy ‘Sweet Castrator’, confronts sexual trauma and healing by placing female and trans bodies in positions of power. Published: i-D
These nostalgic images capture the glamour and grit of American rodeo Photographer Anna Ottum swapped New York's fashion scene for the cowboys of the Southwest. Published: i-D
These photos explore the origins of trap music in Atlanta Vincent Desailly captures the birthplace of trap, a subgenre of hip hop whose beats now dominate the music industry, in his powerful new book. i-D
These photos celebrate anarcho-punk youth culture in the 80s Chris Killip’s new book 'The Station' documents punk rockers in action. Published: i-D
Photographs capturing the beauty of growing up in Ghana On a journey to his father’s homeland, photographer Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-Nti fell in love with the nuances of everyday life. Published i-D.
Felipe Romero Beltrán captures young migrants coming-of-age in Seville The photographer spent lockdown visiting a group of Moroccan migrants as they explore their identities in a new country. Published: i-D
Portraits that capture the creative spirit of 80s New York Tom Warren documented the downtown art scene, when life in the East Village was a haze of parties, gallery openings and activism. Published: i-D
How fashion adverts shape shifted from the 90s to today 'Self Service 1994-2022, The Ads' explores the changing aesthetic and cultural norms in contemporary fashion advertising. Published: i-D
These photos find humanity in the dark underbelly of 70s Tokyo Seiji Kurata became famous for his after-hours portraits of Japanese gangsters, cabaret dancers and nightclub hostesses. Published: i-D
Kyle Weeks photographs the beauty of coming of age in Ghana The photographer’s book 'Good News' is a tribute to a country in the midst of a creative renaissance and the stylish, young people at its core.
Photos that capture the chaotic, bohemian culture of 70s America With economic hardship, political strife, an oil crisis and war, Mitch Epstein documented an era that didn’t feel a whole lot different to today.
In Pictures: The Remarkable Women Free Divers of Jeju Island In his debut book The Last Mermaid, Peter Ash Lee turns his lens on a waning community of female divers called the Haenyo. Published: AnOther
Photos of San Francisco's hedonistic lesbian community in the 90s Phyllis Christopher documented a sexually-charged city celebrating queer identity despite the AIDS epidemic. Published: i-D
Meet the young artists shaping Saigon’s creative underground Ho Chi Minh City might be all glistening skyscrapers on the surface, but its gritty arts scene is rooted in Vietnam's conflicted heritage. Published: i-D
Hong Kong creatives on making art during the pandemic With ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, artists have found new ways to survive and thrive in a city that offers little support for the self-employed. Published: i-D
Frankie Perez's portraits capture the raw spirit of breakdancing ‘See me up? It’s cause I’ve been down’ offers an authentic look at contemporary b-boy culture. Published: i-D
Meet the young rappers of Hong Kong's underground hip-hop scene Hong Kong's artists are using music to highlight the city's socioeconomic issues and express feelings that much of society bottles up. i-D
Designer Sabrina Olivera pays tribute to Mexico's revolutionary women soldiers The first collection for her label, 'Soldaderas', raises funds for domestic violence survivors in her home country. Published i-D
Covid-19: Hong Kong’s underground music scene has been hit hard but the show goes online Restrictions continue but venues, musicians and organisers find new ways to share music. Published: HKFP
Gallerist issues apology after pro-Trump art show becomes a bloodbath “This is the new punk. Republican is the new cool,” said Milo Yiannopoulos at #DaddyWillSaveUs. Published: Bedford & Bowery
Does Hong Kong hip hop have a future under the national security law? “Fuckthepopo!” was the soundtrack of the Hong Kong protests but such brazen resistance now be untenable. Published: HKFP
What it's like to be a queer artist in Hong Kong Hong Kong's creatives on the challenges they've faced under traditionalism and increasing Chinese control, as well as their hopes for the future. Published: i-D
These Hong Kong creatives aren't afraid to show off their ink We meet five people on a mission to break the stigma around tattoo culture. Photographed and written for: i-D
Capturing love, drugs and debauchery at music festivals around the world Photographer James Marcus Haney spent 10 years sneaking into shows and raves to document them. Published: i-D
This vibrant art book is saying 'fuck you' to Asian stereotypes New York-based model and creative director Lucia Yao Gioiello explores the complexities of Asian identity in 'FAR—NEAR'. Published: i-D
How a new generation of artists are exploring female sexuality Natalie Krim, Nikki Peck, and Sarah Whalen on the complexities of using social media to reclaim erotic art from the male gaze. Published: i-D
Inès Longevial's paintings celebrate the complexities of womanhood The French artist tells us about her love of colour and refusing to become a 'brand' on social media. Published: i-D
Julie Poly’s kitsch photos capture life onboard the Ukrainian Railways The train conductor turned photographer recreates elaborate tales she’s seen play out on the railways in Ukraine. Published: i-D
Meet the daring young drag queens of Ho Chi Minh City As the country prepares to reopen, the Haus of Valentien talk individuality, expression and what it's like to be a drag queen in Vietnam.
An interview with feminist punk icons the Guerrilla Girls 'The Art of Behaving Badly' is the first book to document the career of the Guerrilla Girls from 1985 to today. Published: i-D
How Mical Valusek reframed the nude image in quarantine In the Paris-based photographer’s ‘Home Alone’ series, Mical's subjects gained control through a deeply collaborative process. Published: i-D
Jenna Westra’s nearly naked photos of women are not for male consumption In her new book, 'Afternoons', showing at Lubov NYC, the young photographer celebrates the female form. Published: i-D
Yushi Li's nude portraits reimagine Renaissance paintings Inspired by erotic depictions of women throughout art history, and her own desire, the photographer flips the gaze towards men she finds on Tinder. i-D
Julie Blackmon's surreal photos capture daily life in American suburbs The photographer’s latest exhibition 'Fever Dreams' explores the artful chaos in the everyday. Published: i-D
YanYan Knits want you to dress like their grandmas Phyllis Chan and Suzzie Chung talk about their new knitwear line inspired by the bold old women of Hong Kong. Published: i-D
AdeY’s striking, minimalist photographs capture dancers in the nude The artist, dancer and choreographer, uses the human form to create a utopian world where there’s equality of sexuality, gender and race. i-D
These dystopian summer holiday photos spotlight the other side of paradise Txema Salvans' sunbathers enjoy moments of tranquility in the post-industrial landscape of the Spanish Mediterranean. Published: i-D