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In Pictures: The Japanese photographers who revolutionised the aesthetic of protest
Photography

In Pictures: The Japanese photographers who revolutionised the aesthetic of protest

Between protest and performance, 1960 – 1975 — In post-war Japan, photographers were at the heart of the battle to define the shape of their evolving nation.

Written by: Alex King

Talking change with Swoon, whose art helps us see beyond the damage man creates
Art

Talking change with Swoon, whose art helps us see beyond the damage man creates

Forged in the fire of change — Caledonia Curry aka Swoon was raised in a family of heroin addicts, but her tough upbringing only hardened her resolve to spread positivity. Now she’s helping to resurrect the impoverished town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, through an ambitious art-driven renovation project.

Written by: Andrea Kurland

In Pictures: If You Leave Showcase celebrates the best contemporary photography
Photography

In Pictures: If You Leave Showcase celebrates the best contemporary photography

Launch party Thursday December 3 — IYL present the photographs that pack a punch and say everything they need to say in just a single image.

Written by: Alex King

This is a do-it-yourself photobook manifesto
Photography

This is a do-it-yourself photobook manifesto

The revolution will not be brought to you by Amazon — Bruno Ceschel of Self Publish, Be Happy’s new manifesto and manual issues a call to arms and offers advice to aspiring self-publishers.

Written by: Alex King

Artists are donating work to support refugees
Art

Artists are donating work to support refugees

Canvases for change — Artists are listing their work for sale at the Creative Collective for Refugee Relief, with all proceeds going to aid groups. And you can submit your artwork too.

Written by: Alex King

Life through the lens of homeless Londoners
Photography

Life through the lens of homeless Londoners

Rarely-seen perspectives — Homeless people in London were given disposable cameras by charity Café Art. These are the incredible images they shot.

Written by: Megan White

It's official. Banksy IS creating a dystopian Disneyland in southwest England
Culture

It's official. Banksy IS creating a dystopian Disneyland in southwest England

A middle finger to Mickey — The smoke and mirrors come to an end as Banksy's long-rumoured Dismaland amusement park is finally announced in Weston-super-Mare.

Written by: Alex Taylor

Tokyo as you’ve never seen it before
Culture

Tokyo as you’ve never seen it before

Breaking out the toy box — Toy Tokyo tracks down the photographers who use toy analogue cameras, like the iconic Diana, Holga 120 and LOMO LC-A, on the streets of Tokyo to capture the Japanese megacity like never before.

Written by: Alex King

John Baldessari sticks it to the art world
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John Baldessari sticks it to the art world

I will not make boring art — John Baldessari’s new London show hilariously parodies an art industry that has lost touch with reality.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

Skate pioneer Drake Jones talks roots
Skate

Skate pioneer Drake Jones talks roots

Adidas honours iconic riders — Respect Your Roots collection pays tribute to legends Kareem Campbell, Joey Bast, Richard Angelides and San Fran street skating innovator Drake Jones.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

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