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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

The shadows, the figures playing basketball I waited for the magic to appear then it did': Jose Luis Morales Martin's best phone picture

Jose Luis Morales Martin captures the interplay of architecture and photography, emphasizing the emotional connection and artistry in both fields.
Photography
fromItsnicethat
2 days ago

"What if everyone started making out?" Andrea Marti's horny photo series tackles Gen Z's lack of intimacy head on

Andrea's photographic series reimagines intimacy in a digitally isolated world, inspired by Raquel S. Benedict's essay and Tom Wood's nostalgic club scenes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Photography

I'd hoped to capture the graphic chaos in the window. What I found was an even more tangled scene': Michael Krupka's best phone picture

Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

The shadows, the figures playing basketball I waited for the magic to appear then it did': Jose Luis Morales Martin's best phone picture

Jose Luis Morales Martin captures the interplay of architecture and photography, emphasizing the emotional connection and artistry in both fields.
Photography
fromItsnicethat
2 days ago

"What if everyone started making out?" Andrea Marti's horny photo series tackles Gen Z's lack of intimacy head on

Andrea's photographic series reimagines intimacy in a digitally isolated world, inspired by Raquel S. Benedict's essay and Tom Wood's nostalgic club scenes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Photography

I'd hoped to capture the graphic chaos in the window. What I found was an even more tangled scene': Michael Krupka's best phone picture

Design
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guide #237: Fab 5 Freddy, the street artist at the heart of New York's creative zenith

Jean-Michel Basquiat's art has been commercialized through fashion, raising questions about consumerism and the connection to new audiences.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
2 days ago

These Photos Capture the Vibrant Spirit of Nepal's Youth Culture

Photographer Tirtha Rabin Lawati documents Nepal's evolving youth culture without personal nostalgia, focusing on authentic representation.
Arts
fromColossal
1 day ago

Explore Art UK's Digital Database of More Than 6,600 Street Art Murals

Art UK archives over 21,000 public artworks, including street art and murals, to preserve ephemeral experiences and document local history.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Nobody looks like me and sounds like me': flowerovlove redefines what pop stardom means

Joyce Cissé, known as flowerovlove, is a confident South London singer-songwriter making waves in pop music with relatable themes.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
2 days ago
Film

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
fromQueerty
5 days ago
SF LGBT

WATCH: Closeted '90s kids find their voice-and each other-in this charming coming-of-age comedy - Queerty

Student radio shows can empower closeted youth, fostering community and self-expression while navigating the challenges of popularity and faculty scrutiny.
Film
fromQueerty
2 days ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

WATCH: Closeted '90s kids find their voice-and each other-in this charming coming-of-age comedy - Queerty

Student radio shows can empower closeted youth, fostering community and self-expression while navigating the challenges of popularity and faculty scrutiny.
fromItsnicethat
2 days ago

Bravas Graphix are the rave connoisseurs behind some of Brussels' most explosive posters

"We're constantly striving to strike a balance between work that respects academic rules of composition, established visual codes and good readability, with something more spontaneous, adventurous, playful, even naive."
Typography
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The US is no longer the go-to place': How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

The Korean wave or hallyu that brought the country's culture to the world has now well and truly engulfed Latin America.
Madrid food
NYC LGBT
fromArtforum
5 days ago

Agosto Machado, Whose Shrines Immortalized a Lost NYC Underground, Is Dead

Agosto Machado, a performance artist and activist, died on March 21, known for his shrines honoring those lost to the AIDS crisis.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Drain, No Pressure, Haywire (ft. Harley Flanagan) & Secret World played Irving Plaza (pics, video, setlist)

Drain's spring tour features high-energy performances from multiple bands, showcasing their latest album and engaging the audience with crowd participation.
SF music
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

Scott's New Film Reminds Us that Things May Change, But Mountain Biking Stays the Same

Three friends reconnect through mountain biking, exploring new places while reflecting on their past dreams and the enduring nature of their passion.
fromHypebeast
2 days ago

Keith Haring's Rare Art Cars to Land in NYC's West Village

Opening April 10, Keith Haring: On the Street marks the first time his painted 1963 Buick Special and 1983 Range Rover will be shown together in Manhattan.
Arts
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Heels, skirts & girlfriends: The rise of the straight femboy explained - Queerty

Femboys represent a diverse identity within the LGBTQ+ community, distinct from feminine gay men and trans women, with varied gender identities and expressions.
#punk
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago
Music

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of March

Punk, emo, and hardcore music continue to evolve, with new releases showcasing innovative sounds and styles.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago
Music

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of January

January 2026 featured numerous notable punk, emo, and hardcore releases, standout songs, classic album anniversaries, and new exclusive vinyl variants from influential bands.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of March

Punk, emo, and hardcore music continue to evolve, with new releases showcasing innovative sounds and styles.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's getting a new Museum... of Youth Culture

London's Museum of Youth Culture opens in Camden, dedicated to preserving the history of youth culture in the UK.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Those who view voyeuristic nightlife videos are the issue | Letters

Being watched in public is perhaps a uniquely female experience. Sadly many women can relate to being leered at from car windows or catcalled from scaffolding, with video content being the latest, depressing escalation of this kind of behaviour.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
6 days ago

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Clothing that bears the name of a city near or far has become a closet staple for many consumers in recent years, evolving from impulse purchases to mainstream fashion.
Fashion & style
Music production
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
NYC music
fromStereogum
5 days ago

Haywire Bring Out Harley Flanagan In NYC, Cover Trapped Under Ice In Baltimore: Watch

Haywire is rapidly rising in the hardcore scene, known for high-energy shows and viral moments during performances.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Endless's Street Art Calls Attention to London's Homeless Crisis

A street art installation by Endless highlights homelessness in London, juxtaposing it with the city's wealth.
Typography
from48 hills
1 week ago

Four decades later, seminal queer punk zine 'Homocore' blasts back into view - 48 hills

Homocore anthology revives queer punk culture in San Francisco amidst changing social landscapes.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

Indie Basement: Best Albums of 2026 So Far (Q1)

Indie Basement highlights 21 favorite albums from the first quarter of 2026, showcasing a mix of indie veterans and new acts.
Snowboarding
fromWhitelines Snowboarding
2 weeks ago

| Life Behind the Lens: Matt Georges

A photographer's career evolved from learning film development in a basement at age 14-15, progressing through skateboarding photography to professional snowboarding and adventure photography worldwide.
Social media marketing
fromFstoppers
2 weeks ago

Showcase Photography on Instagram in 2026 | Fstoppers

Instagram's algorithm has fundamentally shifted away from static photography, requiring photographers to adapt their content strategy and embrace storytelling to maintain audience reach and engagement.
#banksy-identity
Arts
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Banksy Revealed! Or Is That Exactly What Banksy Wants Us to Think...

Reuters investigation identifies Banksy as Robert Gunningham, a Bristol native who adopted the alias David Jones after disappearing from public records a decade ago.
Arts
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Banksy Revealed! Or Is That Exactly What Banksy Wants Us to Think...

Reuters investigation identifies Banksy as Robert Gunningham, a Bristol native who adopted the alias David Jones after disappearing from public records a decade ago.
Photography
fromColossal
3 days ago

Street Artists Take On Monumental Infrastructure in 'Impossible' Photos

Joseph Ford's Impossible Street Art series combines photography and street art to engage with monumental infrastructure and energy production sites.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

For Lowriders in San Francisco, It's Not Just a Stamp - It's Respect at the Federal Level | KQED

The USPS unveiled new lowrider stamps in San Francisco, celebrating a cultural tradition rooted in Bay Area communities while acknowledging ongoing struggles against immigration enforcement and criminalization.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Woman With Her Back to the Viewer in Gallery Photos Speaks Out

The Woman With Her Back to the Viewer embodies a modern-day Rückenfigur, revealing her unique role in the art world and personal routine.
#contemporary-art
Music
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Fab 5 Freddy recalls how he brought underground art forms mainstream respect

Fred Brathwaite, known as Fab 5 Freddy, significantly influenced the emergence of hip-hop culture and street art in New York City.
Photography
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
6 days ago

Unveiling Saigon: Elska Magazine Celebrates the Heartbeat of Ho Chi Minh City Through Its Local Men - KALTBLUT Magazine

Elska Ho Chi Minh City showcases Vietnam's culture through personal stories and photography of local men, revealing the city's vibrant duality.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Rare Rauschenberg Experimental Dance Revived at Brooklyn Roller Rink

The Trisha Brown Dance Company is reviving Robert Rauschenberg's 1963 dance 'Pelican' for the first time in 60 years at a Brooklyn event.
Arts
fromGothamist
4 days ago

A one-man psychedelic art empire thrives in Brooklyn

Alex Aliume's Brooklyn studio attracts thousands of visitors with his unique glow-in-the-dark art and immersive experiences.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 weeks ago

New 'Emo Revival' book coming from BrooklynVegan's Andrew Sacher

Andrew Sacher's book 'Emo Revival' explores the DIY community and resurgence of emo and post-hardcore music from 2008 to 2018.
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

New Ways of Seeing at the Outsider Art Fair

The Outsider Art Fair has enriched New York City's art world since its inception in 1993, presenting eclectic and idiosyncratic artists who challenge traditional fine art hierarchies.
Arts
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on anonymity in art: the unmasking' of Banksy and Ferrante should stop | Editorial

Banksy and Elena Ferrante exemplify the tension between anonymity and fame in contemporary art and literature.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

50 Historical Photos That Are So Shocking, They're Changing My Perception Of The Entire World

I recently gained a new obsession, and I'm ready to share it with the world: finding and analyzing rare vintage images. A picture speaks a thousand words, and these photographs tell us more about history than a textbook chapter ever could. So even if you think history is boring, I'm well-equipped to change your mind, and give you some delicious food for your brain to chew on today.
History
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Photographers documented the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Ramadan in Gaza, Russian airstrikes in Odesa, and severe flooding in France.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Desktop tech sent to prison for an education on odd tattoos

Carl arrived to find an enormous to-do list and a very busy IT team who were strangely unwelcoming. Not long after starting, Carl was assigned a job in the prison. As it was his first visit, a colleague named "Mike" showed him the ropes. Carl found it disconcerting. "I was introduced to various guards and went through the first security checkpoint," he told On Call. "The heavy iron door slamming behind me was a bit nerve-wracking. The second wasn't so bad."
Tech industry
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Sk8star: Designer Junkie

Sk8star synthesizes Atlanta rap's collaborative ecosystem into a cohesive debut album that honors foundational influences while establishing his distinct artistic voice.
fromBillboard
1 month ago

The Cool Kids Visit NYC's Lower East Side in New Video Series 'Get Off the Internet': Watch

The internet has made our worlds feel smaller. We keep up with family and friends through apps instead of phone calls or visits. We use an app to deliver our food instead of going out to eat. We shop online instead of going to the store to see and feel the things we purchase before we buy them.
NYC music
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

In Defense of the Genre: Best Punk & Emo Songs of February

In Defense of the Genre columnist takes a break from BrooklynVegan to welcome his first child, with the column returning after his absence while other team members maintain coverage.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Please, No More Disaffected White Girls

Anika Jade Levy's 'Flat Earth' presents a shallow protagonist and detached narrative style that prioritizes surface-level weirdness over genuine character development or emotional depth.
Skiing
fromDefector
1 month ago

A Tour Of The Sick-Ass Helmets Of Skeleton | Defector

Skeleton racing helmets serve as prominent aesthetic and political expressions, with designs ranging from spooky faces to abstract art influencing sport identity beyond medals.
Mindfulness
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

13 Creative Ways to Fill an Analog Bag if You Want to Stop Staring at Your Phone

An analog bag is a portable tote filled with tactile items to replace phone use, encourage hobbies, reduce doomscrolling, and provide relaxation and accomplishment.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Brutal, vibrant and creative: capturing the soul of Latin America in 100 photographs

Latin America balances a history of violent subjugation with a resilient, culturally rich identity expressed through art, photography and transnational solidarity.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

It's Small. It's Loud. It's Taking Over the Country.

Communities are distributing 3D-printed whistles to alert residents and gather witnesses when ICE agents appear, creating a decentralized national defense network.
fromWGB
2 months ago

Streetdog BMX Review - Skill, Stubbornness, and a Lot of Concrete

Streetdog BMX isn't trying to revive the glory days of BMX games, nor is it chasing mass appeal. It's a deliberately fiddly, skill-focused take on BMX riding, aimed squarely at players who enjoy mastery more than spectacle. And like real-life riding, that first crash is the key moment - because you're either going to toss the fucking thing in the trash, or grind like a madman and try again.
Video games
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Take it to the Streets: Unpacking the Origins of Urban Skiing - SnowBrains

Street skiing evolved from boardsports influence, media exposure, and ski design innovation, shifting skiing culture toward rail, stair, and urban-feature riding.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Column #4! Ravemore - From Rave Supplements to Baggy Cargos - KALTBLUT Magazine

Two friends transformed a recovery supplement into an authentic Berlin clubwear fashion brand driven by community demand and nightlife experience.
US politics
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

How Phone-Camera Verite Defeated Action-Flick Propaganda in the War to Define Minneapolis

Minneapolis residents document and resist an ongoing heavy ICE presence, using cellphone videos to expose operations while daily life and businesses are disrupted.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

This Is Your Sign To Go "Color Hunting" With Friends

Color hunting is a simple, free activity that helps friends meet, explore surroundings, photograph finds, and create shared, colorful photo collections.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Luci4 Unleashed a Generation of Glitchy Underground Rap

Luci4, an underground rapper who died at 23, pioneered a distinctive nightcore-influenced sound that shaped the underground music landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

The brutal crackdown in Iran, ICE in Minneapolis, Russian aistrikes in Kyiv and heavy rain in Gaza the past seven days as captured by the world's leading photojournalists
World news
#photojournalism
Film
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Southbank's skate undercroft turns 50 with a new exhibition celebrating its concrete legacy

Southbank's Undercroft celebrates 50 years of skateboarding with Skate 50, an exhibition opening April 30 featuring photography, film, sound, and skate community contributions.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

F5: Nimrod Weis Talks Skateboarding, Japan, Safety Signs + More

Nimrod Weis is a multidisciplinary maker creating interactive public artworks that blend technology, music, textiles, and design to spark imagination and reframe urban spaces.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Sixty years before Pillion, this leather boy bromance became an early queer classic - Queerty

The Leather Boys (1964) portrays unexpected same-sex desire among working-class bikers, linking themes of leather culture and forbidden intimacy that resonate with Pillion.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The music could not stop for three days': how Sirat went on a road trip to the dark heart of rave

Sirat elevates rave culture into the film's central metaphysical subject by using real ravers and continuous music to adapt cinema to reality.
Music
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

Bootsy Holler's lost photos of Seattle's teen underground

Bootsy Holler's photographs document Seattle's post-grunge youth scene (1992–2004), capturing underage nightlife, DIY parties, and emerging bands like Death Cab for Cutie.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Urban sketchers find the sublime in the city block

"We had just moved to Seattle, and I started drawing. Like every day I drew the commuters on the bus, I would draw the mountains, the buildings," remembered Campanario.
Arts
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
2 months ago

Want to Know Something Crazy? - The Phoblographer

A $25 annual subscription removes banner ads and helps fund staff, servers, and site growth while providing member discounts and perks.
Photography
fromAnOther
2 months ago

Photos Capturing the Culture, Landscapes and People of Asia

Asia is presented through multiple native, migrant, and passerby gazes, revealing overlapping pasts, presents, and imagined futures via photographic perspectives.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

We Must Do More Than Simply Depict Our Lives

The Bronx Museum biennial spotlights representational works that center urban youth and marginalized identities, challenging mainstream narratives through sincere, everyday portrayals.
Music
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

Bootsy Holler's photobook is a tribute to the golden era of indie rock (flying bassists and attitude included)

Photography captured Seattle's 1990s–2000s indie, punk, and post-grunge scene, preserving youthful energy, community bonds, and intimate portraits of emerging and established musicians.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Hyperpop, poetry, BDSM or a Moroccan rave allegory? Choose your own cinematic adventure

Charli XCX stars in The Moment, a hyperpop faux documentary examining fame and commercialization; Alexander Skarsgård appears in both comedic and BDSM-romantic roles.
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 months ago

Artist Paints Smoky Lounges And Quiet Strangers, Letting Halffinished Details Turn Viewers Into Coauthors Of The Scene

A wide-ranging visual roundup showcases creative reinterpretations, vintage design, activist art, photography, illustration, and humorous cultural works spanning contemporary and historical styles.
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