New York

In photos: the last of New York’s pigeon racers
Photography

In photos: the last of New York’s pigeon racers

A chance encounter with a stalwart of New York's past saw photographer Taylor Chapman delve deep into the dying subculture.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Documenting the vibrant frontages of New York’s last remaining ‘mom-and-pop’ stores
Photography

Documenting the vibrant frontages of New York’s last remaining ‘mom-and-pop’ stores

After the closure of a local store, photographers James T. and Karla L. Murray set about capturing shopfronts across the city, documenting the very fabric of the place.

Written by: Isaac Muk

SAMO® mastermind Al Diaz on the evolution of NYC graffiti
Art

SAMO® mastermind Al Diaz on the evolution of NYC graffiti

The first-generation graffiti artist reflects on the tagging’s emergence as an art form and the players who pushed the medium forward.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photos of Puerto Rican life in New York in the ‘60s and ‘70s
Photography

Photos of Puerto Rican life in New York in the ‘60s and ‘70s

George Malave’s photos document the many faces of a marginalised community growing up amid urban decay.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Vibrant snapshots of New York’s subway riders
Photography

Vibrant snapshots of New York’s subway riders

Chris Maliwat’s mobile phone street portraits capture the city’s diverse community of riders, elevating fleeting everyday moments.

Written by: Isaac Muk

The surfer from New York promoting safe stoke for all
Outsiders Project

The surfer from New York promoting safe stoke for all

Merrell 1TRL x The Outsiders Project — Never one to let perceptions come between her and her love of the water, 34-year-old Cynthia Hicks used to be the only person of colour – and the only female – on her swim team in The Bronx. She now lives a stone’s throw from the Atlantic at Rockaway Beach and teaches surfing to kids from traditionally excluded backgrounds, sharing a message of inclusion, water safety but above all fun – with every single ride.

Written by: Paul Evans

Capturing the faces of 21st century Harlem
Photography

Capturing the faces of 21st century Harlem

A new exhibition is celebrating the ordinary people who make up the diverse New York neighbourhood.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A heady glimpse into New York’s underground scene
Photography

A heady glimpse into New York’s underground scene

Dominique Misrahi discusses her unlikely start as a photographer capturing intimate scenes of the city's youth and subcultures.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop
Photography

Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop

Cindy Campbell recounts how her brother ushered in a new era of musical culture at a party she held in the Bronx in ‘70s.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photos celebrating the birthplace of hip hop
Photography

Photos celebrating the birthplace of hip hop

Sean Maung’s photos are a love letter to music, dancing, graffiti, and streetwear, along with the Black and brown communities that make up New York.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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