Crime

Why thousands of mysterious murders still haunt Mexico
Film

Why thousands of mysterious murders still haunt Mexico

Dark Suns — Over the last few years, tens of thousands of Mexicans have gone missing, with many now presumed dead. A new documentary tries to understand why their stories aren’t being told.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

Up close and personal with the women of the Yakuza
Photography

Up close and personal with the women of the Yakuza

Partners in crime — For her series I give you my life (命預けます), photographer Chloé Jafé infiltrated the infamous Japanese crime syndicate, capturing the often overlooked lives of Yakuza wives.

Written by: Eva Clifford

The horse club offering a haven for young Londoners
Reportage

The horse club offering a haven for young Londoners

Riding high — In one of the most disadvantaged inner-city neighbourhoods in the country, a community project is working to transform the lives of young people – using horses.

Written by: Eva Clifford

A trip back in time to the dark heart of Los Angeles
Photography

A trip back in time to the dark heart of Los Angeles

The real film noir — A new book delves into the murky depths of LA’s past, exposing the city’s seedy underbelly through photography, magazine clippings and uncovered police reports.

Written by: Miss Rosen

In Pictures: Old school Mexican crime photographs from the archive of Stefan Ruiz
Photography

In Pictures: Old school Mexican crime photographs from the archive of Stefan Ruiz

Why the history of photography matters when we look at pictures of criminals — Huck interviews Stefan Ruiz, the photographer behind a new book on Mexican crime photography, to talk about El Chapo, the celebrity cult, fashion, and fantasy.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

Video: A slick animated reworking of HBO’s The Wire
Art

Video: A slick animated reworking of HBO’s The Wire

A tribute to one of the smartest TV shows of all time — Bay Area artist Elliot Lim's new take on The Wire's intro reminds us the show is still as relevant as ever.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

New documentary Rubble Kings shows how hip hop grew out of New York gang culture
Culture

New documentary Rubble Kings shows how hip hop grew out of New York gang culture

The Warriors in real life — Bombed-out buildings, empty blocks, rampant fighting – NYC was rough.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

Chuck Ragan on his journey from hard times to Hot Water Music
Music

Chuck Ragan on his journey from hard times to Hot Water Music

Passion, wrong turns, and punk rock — Before Hot Water Music became a pillar of punk rock, frontman Chuck Ragan found himself doing time.

Written by: Jon Coen

Meet the leader of the Lower East Side’s last street gang
Film

Meet the leader of the Lower East Side’s last street gang

Colours, crime and second chances — Cochise led the Satan's Sinners Nomads street gang on New York’s Lower East Side in the late 1980s. After being sent to prison for the attempted murder of two gang members, he turned his life around and now makes art.

Written by: Alex King

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