BY: TYLER FYFE Those who read understand— literature is meant to nourish a starved reality with fresh perspective. Because outlook is a fragile thing. The mundanity of work, the blandness of a tired relationship, the familiarity of experience can lead…
Expression & Culture
Drone footage of unparalleled Serengeti wildlife will get nature enthusiasts hot and bothered
BY: ROB HOFFMAN Filmmaker and photographer, Will Burrard-Lucas, managed to capture this unbelievable footage of the Serengeti’s stunning landscape and unparalleled wildlife in a matter of two weeks—a notion that would surely draw an insurmountable chorus of sighs from the…
I got trashed with a room of writers to see if booze actually improves writing
BY: LISA CUMMING The decade between someone’s late teens and their late twenties is one that is often looked back on nostalgically as a period of great sex and even greater parties. We can drink vodka like it’s water, and…
Bukowski wrote this letter about ditching the 9-5. Thirty years later it’s more relevant than ever
BY: TYLER FYFE Before becoming one of America’s greatest writers, Charles Bukowski was a blue-collar worker with an alcohol problem, acne scars and the dream of writing his way out of mediocrity. Before pissing on literary cliches to bring the…
This artist literally bleeds for his art
BY: ERIC ZDANCEWICZ Most artists are starving, some are bleeding. Marc Quinn is of the latter. Every five years, the British artist creates a frozen solid bust of his own head created purely from his own blood. It takes 10…
This guy navigates the wild with his wolf-dog like he just stepped out of Narnia
There are few things in this world with a higher calibre of majesty than the wolf. Half part beautiful, half rip-your-fucking-face-off. If you manage to befriend the beast, you are instantly endowed with a certification of downright, unparalleled badassery. On…
Jakub Geltner’s creepy art installations reveal how the surveillance state is always watching you
BY: ERIC ZDANCEWICZ If you’ve ever walked alone and stoned through the city streets you know how unnerving the experience can be. Cameras hover outside of every store and peak around every corner. Your phone, your credit card, and anything…
An American artist is bitchslapping invasive ads by replacing them with serene photos of nature
BY: CONNOR BRIAN Advertising has become inescapable. The imposing glare of a commercial message is likely cluttering your computer screen as you read this. Step outside onto city streets and you might notice the flashing neon signs, billboards, kiosks, posters,…
Money with David Bowie’s face is being used as real currency in Brixton, England
BY: SWIKAR OLI By now, most of us know we can use our money as protest—or rather, not use it. But many residents and businesses in Brixton are not only being particular about where they spend their money, but what…
A Brazilian tattoo artist is helping victims of domestic violence by turning their scars into tattoos
BY: STEFANIE PHILLIPS In the city of Curitiba, at the southern tip of Brazil, Flavia Carvalho tattoos several pink cherry blossoms up the side of a client’s back – each one shaded a vibrant pink colour. They are a symbol…
These photos capture the beauty of abandoned places
BY: JESSICA BEUKER There is something very eerie yet alluring about an abandoned building. An old house that appears mostly unbroken on the outside — loose shingles, rotting wood and unkempt grass being its only giveaways — was once the…
These colourful taxis are changing the lives of design students in India
BY: STEFANIE PHILLIPS Within the commotion of a fast-paced everyday life, taxi rides feel like a small blimp on the radar. They are simply a means of functionality to get from one place to another. But what if they could…
A community in Seattle turned this crime-ridden alley into a party area with music and circus performers
BY: SWIKAR OLI Todd Vogel recalls moving into his office in 2008. His window gave a view to Seattle’s Nord Alley, a space that had seen better days. He remembers seeing “a pool of blood and the apparent weapon, a…
This homeless man uses books as weapons to fight poverty
BY: KASSANDRA DZIKEWICZ A man in South Africa by the name of Philani Dladla lives on the streets, but rather than abiding by the typical stereotype of a beggar, he has decided to spend his time helping others. Twenty-four-year old…
Street artists turn a town in Mexico into a larger than life mural and eliminate violence
BY: STEFANIE PHILLIPS In a growing metropolis where it’s nearly impossible to find two houses beside each other that don’t look alike – life can start to feel dull and boring after a while. People tend to get stuck in…
This mysterious well turns everything it touches to “stone”
BY: JESSICA BEUKER In England, near the town of Knaresborough, on the banks of the River Nidd sits one of the oldest tourist attractions in England. A well — its sides resembling a giant’s skull — draws the courageous and…
These stunning photos combine the beauty of nature and the female body to create a masterpiece
BY: KASSANDRA DZIKEWICZ Photographer John Poppleton constantly finds himself in awe of nature’s beauty, and has found a new way to portray the stunning landscapes the earth has to offer. It has always been his goal as a photographer to…
Bindis are an important cultural piece and now they are saving lives
BY: LISA CUMMING Many women and girls across India wear bindis, as they are marks of great importance in Hindu culture. A red bindi is the most traditional, but other colours are also worn. The small dot is placed between…
Do you know someone in these forgotten polaroids?
BY: ERIC ZDANCEWICZ Photography has become so accessible we have an app that instantly deletes photos after you send them. The tangibility of the art is still present, but not nearly as much as the digital is in everyday life.…
This female-only village in Kenya is a safe haven for women affected by sexual violence
BY: MATTHEW CHIN Throughout Kenya’s history, women have been subject to abuses of their rights and liberties. They also face danger daily: according to Upworthy, one in four women living in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, has been sexually assaulted.…