Art
Meet Molly Crabapple: The artist resisting authority in all its forms
Gonzo Storytelling — Artist, activist, gonzo journalist, Molly Crabapple has reported from inside Guantanamo Bay armed with nothing but ink and an eye for moral justice.
Written by: Alex Robert Ross
Five things we learned from Assemble collective
Taking community to the next dimension — Turner Prize-winning Assemble collective’s Mat Leung changed how we think about community in a thought-provoking panel discussion with science fiction writer and futurist Madeline Ashby and new communication technologies expert Sarah Kember at Manchester’s FutureEverything festival.
Written by: Alex King
Lakwena Maciver explores faith and mythology through electric colours and patterns
Inspiring words and electric colour — Known for her blend of colour, dialogue and decoration, London street artist Lakwena Maciver brings her signature murals to Shoreditch’s Boxpark. Huck caught up with her as she was putting the finishing touches on with her new exhibition, Up in the Air.
Written by: Jason Nicco-Annan
How a skater’s lustful scribbles on cardboard are helping opera to evolve
Defiant scrawls of love — Progressive composer Shinji Eshima collaborates with skater-turned writer Scott Bourne to update contemporary opera with modern musings on love.
Written by: Alex King
NYC graffiti pioneer reveals how to stay relevant, after 40 years in the art world
"Through thick and thin, I kept my brushes wet." — New York City gave the world graffiti, and the world sold it on with a three-figure stamp. Through all the changes, the real pioneers like Lee Quiñones have found new ways to keep on keepin’ on.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
The Six Feet Under Club: an art project burying kinky couples alive
“It might get icky” — Austrian art collective monochrom offers a unique opportunity for participants to experience the warping of public and private space: having sex in a coffin while strangers watch you via webcam.
Written by: Jack Richardson
Mar Cerdà: the artist recreating the world of Wes Anderson in miniature
Things That Inspire Me — Spanish artist Mar Cerdà shares what inspires her beyond the weird world of Wes, including paper theatres and French comic Jacques Tati.
Written by: Alex King
Facing a coup, protests erupt in support of Brazilian democracy
Battle lines drawn on the streets of São Paulo — In response to anti-government protests and fears of a media-backed coup d’etat, Brazilian progressives make a show of force in defence of democratic values and the rule of law.
Written by: Alex King
Moritz Stefaner: The data visualisation artist playing with the future
Spreadsheets won’t save us — Moritz Stefaner’s Project Ukko turns climate and wind data into an immersive art installation that allows viewers to explore the future of the planet.
Written by: Alex King
The surreal cityscapes of alternative comic artist Brian Chippendale
“Generally evil stuff happening to innocent youth” — Artist and musician Brian Chippendale is a drummer in the chaotic noise duo Lightning Bolt and author of Puke Force - a riotous comic tribute to big city life.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon