Hannah Clugston
A visual history of activism in the North
Power in protest — In his stark black and white images, photographer Martin Jenkinson captures the spirit, desperation and empowerment of protest.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
‘Are women too emotional to hold positions of leadership?’
Meet the Judge — In 2009, Kholoud Al-Faqih became the first female judge to be appointed to the Shari’a courts in Palestine’s West Bank. A new documentary shares her incredible story.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
The Martin Parr guide to northern England
Return to Manchester — The iconic photographer reflects on the North, and the locations that have inspired him over the years: ‘The place is still as bonkers as ever, it’s very surreal.’
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Beyond the conflict: inside Palestine’s DIY music scene
Going underground — Palestine Underground is a new, Boiler Room-produced film that examines the state’s flourishing nightlife culture.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Wholesome photos of the world’s best greenhouses
Because why not — We all love house plants. So, too, do Haarkon – a photography duo who are travelling around the world on a self-initiated greenhouse tour.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
How to start a truly innovative theatre company
Five steps to success — Forced Entertainment is a radical, Sheffield-based company that has spent 34 years dismantling everything we thought we knew about performance. Here, they share their tips on shaking up the system.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
A portrait of ’90s family life in the Midlands
Squalid realism — Photographer Richard Billingham’s images, shot over two decades ago on cheap film, capture his poverty-stricken upbringing in Cradley Heath.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
A personal trip through Turkey’s punk scene
Where it all began — In his new film Arada, director Mu Tunc reflects on the movement’s early beginnings in Istanbul, telling the story of his brother’s radical career as a punk frontman.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
The rise and fall of Sheffield’s brutalist post-war utopia
Streets in the sky — At the end of the ’80s, social experiment Hyde Park – one of the largest high-rise tower blocks in Europe – faced demolition. Photographer Bill Stephenson was there to watch it happen.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Subverting stereotypical images of Africa
Shot by Viviane Sassen — After spending her childhood in Kenya, Dutch photographer Viviane Sassen spent years returning to the country, reimagining her memories through eerie, beautifully staged portraiture.
Written by: Hannah Clugston