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80's Hip-Hop culture documented by Henry Chalfant

Eliot Elisofon was born on the lower east side of New York to immigrant parents in 1911.⁠ ⁠ Elisofon’s childhood struggles humbled and inspired his career in photography, he shot in many places and communities around the world, the human condition essential within his art.⁠

We’re looking for like-minded individuals to work with us on a variety of projects, from short films and documentaries to exhibitions and music events! ⁠ If you would like to get involved send us a DM or email us at info@sumweekly.com

Still buzzing from our event? We are. ⁠ ⁠ Here's some shots of the models from the fashion show at @thebottlefactory last weekend. Fashion show produced by by @nicola_jreid @euphemia.work and Kaytie Nielsen. ⁠ ⁠ #PermanentTemporary

TUKA // Music We sat down with Tuka, a young London-born singer fresh off the release of her new EP ‘Folding’. You can read the full interview here: sumweekly.com/tuka Tuka will be performing an intimate live session at the new SUM HQ in Peckham next wednesday!

BIRDS OF A DIFFERENT FEATHER // Grace King⁠ "Grace tells the story of Gary the pigeon, a piece that hilariously parodies the disposition of Londoners across the city..."⁠ sumweekly.com/birds-of-a [part 1] sumweekly.com/birds-two [part 2]

ARTICLE/ YUSUF ALI On the origins of food, Yusuf discusses the joys of the Maqlouba layered in Palestinian history. ⁠ ⁠ "When the Maqlouba is flipped, it exudes an energy of defiance and symbolism which is unparalleled..."⁠ sumweekly.com/maqlouba/⁠ ⁠

ARCLIGHT.JPG // Art⁠ "Abdulrahman Adesola Yusuf, born 1997, is a digital artist from Lagos, Nigeria. His works uses vibrant and contrasting colours to detail his anecdotes and thoughts that focuses on self awareness...’’⁠ sumweekly.com/arclight-jpg⁠ ⁠ #art #blackartist

TERK - AMIRA IBRAHIM // Fashion⁠ "TERK is an upcycling brand based on using old clothing and revamping it into something new. Changing a jumper into a bag…changing a bag into some new trousers...’’ ⁠ sumweekly.com/terk⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #sustainablefashion #slowfashion

GABRIEL KIRWAN // Article⁠ “Between the 22nd July and 22nd August 2014, the Home Office, then headed by future Prime Minister Theresa May, launched a campaign to ‘encourage’ immigrants that were deemed illegal to leave Britain...“⁠ ⁠ sumweekly.com/the-hostile-en…

ROISIN FRANCIS // Art⁠ "My work focuses on light and the ephemeral, observing the movement of sunlight in order to construct images. This series, ‘Crossing the Water’, was created during a residency on the Greek island of Rhodes..."⁠ ⁠ See more at:⁠ sumweekly.com/roisin-francis

MAIA FORDE // POC:STEM⁠ For our second interview we spoke to Maia, on everything from her hatred of maths, to discussion of factors people of colour are forced to consider when applying for roles in science... ⁠ Read the full interview at:⁠ sumweekly.com/maia-forde

DEEVCNT // Music Deecvnt is an up and coming British R&B talent. He makes powerful tracks, laced with gorgeous light falsettos, dynamic vocals and warm, crisp instrumentals… Read more at: sumweekly.com/deecvnt

MAX M-K // Artist Max is a painter and jeweller from South-East London whose work focuses on myth and language building.. See more of his work at: sumweekly.com/max-mk/

RACE IN BRITAIN: PRIVATE SCHOOLS // Article ''Self-deprecation and the acceptance of racism felt like the best way for me to fit in..." Read the full article at: sumweekly.com/private-school #blm #antiracism #ukschools

VERONICA JOSEPH // Artist "I'm constantly inspired by colours and a positive approach to life" See more of her work at: sumweekly.com/veronica-josep… [Link in bio]

THE FRIED CHICKEN STEREOTYPE // Yusuf Ali Introducing a new series of articles exploring the origins of food by chef and educator Yusuf Ali @sliced_yt Read the article here: sumweekly.com/fried-chicken

ÀRÁMÌDÉ GILLETT // Artist "It’s a dance between the knitting machine, my mannequin Consuela, fabric scissors, my sewing machine and my overlocker.." See more of Àrámìdé's work and read her interview at: sumweekly.com/aramide-gillet…