Alex King

In Pictures: A personal odyssey through Kampala’s pumping nightlife
Photography

In Pictures: A personal odyssey through Kampala’s pumping nightlife

Blinded by the lights — Jaded from covering the Arab Spring, photojournalist Michele Sibiloni picked up his camera and lost himself in Kabalagala’s party scene - dubbed ‘Tijuana on acid’.

Written by: Alex King

How cyclist Laura Trott conquered ‘The Chimp’ to win Olympic gold
Bike

How cyclist Laura Trott conquered ‘The Chimp’ to win Olympic gold

Overcoming fear of failure — From cycling with her mum to the Olympic podium at London 2012, Laura Trott hasn’t lost sight of what matters most. After storming to two gold medals at Sunday’s world championships in London, she’s on course for another medal haul at Rio 2016.

Written by: Alex King

Huck’s favourite radical women
Culture

Huck’s favourite radical women

The fearless females shaking it up — To celebrate International Women's Day, meet the female change-makers, cultural icons, artists and freedom fighters from the Huck archives.

Written by: Alex King

Video: Skateboarders scouring DC for undiscovered pools
Culture

Video: Skateboarders scouring DC for undiscovered pools

The thrill of the hunt — Meet DC Drain and Clean, a tight crew channeling the Dogtown legacy, DC style - searching the area for concrete pools to drain and skate.

Written by: Alex King

The trail-blazing women of Palestine’s street racing scene
Film

The trail-blazing women of Palestine’s street racing scene

Burning rubber, shattering stereotypes — Documentary Speed Sisters reveals the story of the Middle East’s first female racing team. Huck speaks to director Amber Fares and team manager Maysoon Jayyusi. Huck presents Speed Sisters alongside a Q&A with Amber and Maysoon at Rich Mix, London, Wednesday March 9 from 6.30.

Written by: Alex King

In Pictures: Cracker politics in the Deep South
Photography

In Pictures: Cracker politics in the Deep South

A legacy of white supremacy — Artist and photographer Michael Adno looks at our role in the construction of history and identity in Florida.

Written by: Alex King

What the hell is going on at Donald Trump’s rallies?
Activism

What the hell is going on at Donald Trump’s rallies?

Violent and racist attacks on the rise — Getting to the dark heart of the Trump phenomenon with filmmaker Sean Dunne, whose documentary Trump Rally explores what makes The Donald’s supporters tick.

Written by: Alex King

The world’s top street artists dismantle graffiti’s dystopian reputation
Art

The world’s top street artists dismantle graffiti’s dystopian reputation

Street art, utopia and shattering boundaries — At Somerset House’s new show Venturing Beyond, Shepard Fairey, REVOK, Swoon and others explore graffiti’s relationship with utopia: turning cities into more dynamic spaces through challenging authority and provoking change.

Written by: Alex King

Video: The trailblazing father who shaped the Malloy Brothers
Surf

Video: The trailblazing father who shaped the Malloy Brothers

A family of adventurers — Pro surfers Keith, Dan and Chris Malloy would never have become the intrepid explorers they are today without their father leading them into the wild.

Written by: Alex King

Video: Skate artist Mr Penfold on work, play, graffiti and skateboarding in Bristol
Skate

Video: Skate artist Mr Penfold on work, play, graffiti and skateboarding in Bristol

“I just didn’t stop” — Check out this video profile of Mr Penfold, one of the twenty artists and photographers involved in transatlantic skate art initiative the LB Project.

Written by: Alex King

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