After the protests of May 1968 failed to generate lasting political change, French artists developed a fierce and funny new language – one based around irony and violence
"The endless cycle of idea and action, Endless invention, endless experiment, Brings knowledge of motion, but not of stillness; Knowledge of speech, but
The designer is still knitting at 84, and his eclectic home and studio reflect his love of pattern and bright colour
Ultimate Frisbee, often referred to simply as "Ultimate," is a fast-paced, non-contact team sport that has been gaining popul...
Whether shooting freedom marchers or Studio 54 style icons, the politically conscious photographer – who died last month – cast a critical eye on the American class system
The authors of new book 'A Fortress in Brooklyn' say Hasidim represent an alternate version of the assimilated 'New York Jew' in an old-new shtetl that's a purely American creation
The designer is still knitting at 84, and his eclectic home and studio reflect his love of pattern and bright colour
Learn about the alternative Athenian neighbourhood called Exarcheia known for its counterculture population and long tradition of resistance.
The Aesthetic Movement, a counterculture of artists, writers, and designers in Victorian England, opposed the dehumanization of the Industrial Age. Aesthetic fashion favored a natural look based on medieval styles.
Led by poets Ed Sanders and Tuli Kupferberg, the garage-rock band The Fugs became a pivotal player in the American underground of the mid- to late '60s. The group retired in 1969 but re-formed in the mid-'80s and has performed and recorded regularly ever since. The band is set to release what could be its last album.
Why do mid-rise tenements dominate Berlin? The Mietskaserne, or “rental barracks,” have shaped the city’s culture and its counterculture.
Freetown Christiania Copenhagen is a hippie commune with street art, veg food & an intriguing counterculture. Here's how to plan your visit.
14.7$ Weathers is not your typical rock band. Inspired by the counterculture of the `80s & `90s, the group has garnered a reputation for creating introspective songs that resonate with the masses. Their new album, Are We Having Fun? builds on the foundation they've laid for themselves, but with a new edge. With unforgettable melodies and themes throughout, including a feature from The Maine's John O'Callaghan, they continue to inspire and speak to those who need it. Sea Blue/Electric Blue Cloudy LP. Protection Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve. Packaging All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.
Why do mid-rise tenements dominate Berlin? The Mietskaserne, or “rental barracks,” have shaped the city’s culture and its counterculture.
'Hi Ren' does what the mental health industry refuses to: It identifies the metaphysical cause of mental suffering and its cure.
“Avoid socks. They are a fatal giveaway of a phony nonconformist.
Much like Dan Price, Madeline took a huge pay cut so that her employees could earn a decent living.
Stephen Gaskin, proud "freethinker" and iconic founder of The Farm, died at home Tuesday.
Just in case you needed another reason to love her.
Marcia Resnick spent much of the 1970s and 80s photographing the marginalized, talented and creative souls of New York Counterculture.
Ecovillages as a sustainable way of living may be a good solution to minimize further strain to our already stressed-out planet.
Marcie Todd and her partner were living in the Bay Area but wanted a different quality of life. The answer? Move to Ohio, start a farm in the middle of the city. This is their story.
6 Steps to Starting a Community Garden in Your Neighborhood, Courtesy of the Plant A Seed Foundation of Canada.
As we celebrate Sgt. Pepper's 50th anniversary, here are just a few of the circumstances that led to The Beatles’ most lauded achievement.
International "Youth Climate Strike" rallies were planned in more than 100 countries.
Stewart Brand was at the heart of 60s counterculture and is now revered as a tech visionary whose book anticipated the web. Carole Cadwalladr met him
Equal parts fascinating, disturbing and grubbily beautiful, a new film from UK-based filmmaker Alice Stein has managed to cast an entirely new light on homelessness and adolescence. Entitled _Dirty Kids_, she’s made a documentary about a bunch of homeless US teenagers who make a pilgrimage each year to “Rainbow Gatherings.” These camps originated in the 1970s, and offer up a supposedly utopian, countercultural space that eschews capitalism, consumerism and modern day values in favour of a sharing system and an amalgam of various different belief systems and traditions. There’s no electricity, hot water or any form of communication with the outside world for up to three months at a time.
Nach vier Monaten harter Arbeit ist es geschafft: unser neuer Gemüsegarten ist fertig.
Known for its iconic landmarks, it is the hidden attractions of San Francisco, which are unexpected or have an interesting story, that make a trip here memorable.
The group's countercultural appeal is real—and must be taken seriously.
