Max Gayler

In the West Bank town of Qalqilya skateboarding reigns supreme
Skate

In the West Bank town of Qalqilya skateboarding reigns supreme

The Z-Boys of Palestine — Situated on the West Bank of Palestinian territory, Qalqilya is a city surrounded by walls. Within this confinement though, SkateQilya is offering a place for a new generation of skateboarders to explore artistic expression.

Written by: Max Gayler

Rare and intimate images of David Bowie, from the archive of photographer Mick Rock
Photography

Rare and intimate images of David Bowie, from the archive of photographer Mick Rock

The man who shot the seventies — One of the world’s most prolific rock’n’roll photographers and long-time friend of the late David Bowie, Mick Rock gathers together his most personal moments with the starman for a new exhibition with The Print Room.

Written by: Max Gayler

In Pictures: Culture, class and identity through the decades
Photography

In Pictures: Culture, class and identity through the decades

A chronology of class — Pooling together the works of 20 iconic photographers, ‘An Ideal For Living’ shines a light on class, culture and identity from post-World War I Britain to now, featuring images from the likes of Charlie Phillips and Henri Cartier-Bresson.

Written by: Max Gayler

I've made more friends through Pokemon Go this week than in a year of London living
Culture

I've made more friends through Pokemon Go this week than in a year of London living

The new social circle — The global phenomenon that is Pokemon GO isn’t something to be laughed at or ridiculed. Yes, it’s a game, and yes, none of it is real, but the relationships I’ve formed in my short time with this game are.

Written by: Max Gayler

Inside the small fishing town when the largest wave ever surfed hit the shore
Surf

Inside the small fishing town when the largest wave ever surfed hit the shore

After Nazaré — After Garrett McNamara rode that world-record breaking 90ft wave, Praia De Norte became a global spectacle; the new home of big wave surfing. But when the the waves became a source of revenue the way of life in this town had to change.

Written by: Max Gayler

Putting disposable cameras in the hands of London's skaters
Photography

Putting disposable cameras in the hands of London's skaters

Capturing the everyday — Craig Jackson and Jonny Grant’s London Skate Journal is a community project inspired by growing frustration with the glitz and glamour of how the skateboard community is portrayed. Disposable cameras are their weapon of choice.

Written by: Max Gayler

Rock, racism and rebel music: 1970s Britain through a photographer's lens
Photography

Rock, racism and rebel music: 1970s Britain through a photographer's lens

Punk not prejudice — In the 1970s racism was rife in the UK, prejudice permeated the fabric of many British towns and cities. But groups like Rock Against Racism fought back; organising protests, gigs and celebrations to pull communities together, putting themselves in serious danger in the process.

Written by: Max Gayler

Photo collective Tripod City are capturing Ghana's Art renaissance
Art

Photo collective Tripod City are capturing Ghana's Art renaissance

Africa's iconoclasts — A new wave of young Ghanaian artists are questioning religious traditions and finding a voice, while at the same time making art on the street. Photo collective Tripod City have been getting to know what it's really like to be in Ghana in 2016.

Written by: Max Gayler

The all-female bike crews taking over our streets
Magazine

The all-female bike crews taking over our streets

Rebellious therapy — In 1896, women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony proclaimed the bicycle as the “greatest feminist technology of its time”. Now it's the motorbike's turn.

Written by: Max Gayler

Protestors demanded justice after damning Chilcot report into Iraq War
Reportage

Protestors demanded justice after damning Chilcot report into Iraq War

Chilcot Report #5: The fight for justice goes on — As the Chilcot report was presented in a packed-out Westminster conference suite, protestors outside made it clear that this report is only the beginning for justice and accountability.

Written by: Max Gayler

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