Five suitcases with strange white powder
8 Mins read
This is how some people make a living transporting mysterious packages from one country to another. From encrypted USBs to Russia, to powdered fruits bound for Argentina.
Cinebra: Cinema, but with a bra
8 Mins read
We go to Brighton to meet the drag queens behind Cinebra, who are pushing the boundaries of theatrical drag performance.
Istanbul's cats highlight animal welfare flaws
7 Mins read
While the film Kedi was shows a tender relationship between Turks and free cats, the country has seen an increase in violence towards animals.
Contemporary art's coming of age in Ghana
4 Mins read
Artefact visits an expanding gallery in Accra to find out about Ghana’s rapidly evolving contemporary art sector.
Drawing for the voiceless in Yemen
6 Mins read
Yemeni artist Noha Al-Maghafi talks of her inspiration to start the the ‘Yemeni Peoples Project’ in response to the war in Yemen.
Jamil: Another life stolen
6 Mins read
A mother speaks of her pain and grief after losing her son to knife crime.
Super Sharp: Exploring UK Garage and Jungle
5 Mins read
How the styles of the UK Garage and Jungle scenes in the 90s are now being appropriated by a new generation.
All hail the royal soldier
16 Mins read
As the remains of Italy’s last king are brought back to the country from exile, we explore the lessons of historical memory.
Bali: Let's talk plastic
4 Mins read
Whilst Bali is seen as a dreamy tropical paradise, the reality is that the coasts of the island are becoming dangerously polluted.
Music and politics: The times they are a-changin'
11 Mins read
What can music tell us about the politics and culture of our society today? Brexit? Trump? How do musicians respond?