#urban-life

#urban-life

For Anastasiia, war is an everyday part of life. The 17-year-old lives in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, where captured Russian tanks line the city's historic St. Michael's square, a daily minute of silence pays tribute to the war dead, and sirens pierce the air when a Russian missile attack is imminent. "The war has influenced us a lot. It changes our pace of life, the conditions in which we work," Anastasiia explains about the conflict now stretching into its third year.

Martin expressed concerns about the rising crime and disorder in London, particularly mentioning incidents like shoplifting and phone-snatching that seem to occur without repercussions. He emphasized the need to address these issues at the lower levels of the justice system.

Victor Cheng describes his adopted city as organised chaos, showcasing a modern city full of skyscrapers that offers a unique environment for photographers.

June 2025 shattered temperature records, with Spain recording its hottest June since weather records began in 1961, averaging 74.5°F and peaking at 114.8°F.

I was 22, finally free of my parents, madly in love, and ready to eat the world.

The desire to see the world from above transcends cultures and time - an almost instinctive impulse to seek new horizons, gain perspective, and momentarily step outside everyday life.

Cao Fei presents 'Whose Utopia,' an exploration of the hidden lives of factory workers, contrasting their mundane reality with lofty dreams, proposing a stark reflection on modernity.

Street art, like other forms of art, seeks to express creativity and culture, whereas tags often feel like mindless scrawls that detract from the beauty of the city.

New York City's 1960s charm lies in its vibrant street life, merging grit with style, where children played and couples walked amidst a transforming urban backdrop.

D'Angelo Barksdale insists that the pawns are just that—pawns. They are mainly sacrificed and 'get capped early,' illustrating harsh realities of their environment.

Rohan Pandey, a 19-year-old security guard, diligently watches a garage door, ensuring it remains accessible, as part of his understated role in maintaining street order.

New York City can sometimes feel like it takes more than it gives; a certain suspension of disbelief is required to continue paying rent.

"Without electricity, we go back to the Stone Age. Especially in high density urban centers," Dr. Sangeetha Abdu Jyothi warned about the severe consequences of a large-scale blackout.

Farming was the most common job in late medieval Montpellier, with peasants comprising 25% of known occupations, highlighting the importance of agriculture even in urban settings.

Expect unfiltered banter, a stalled motorcycle, and a chaotic plug for Matt's beer joints in this wild, laugh-out-loud podcast that's as real as it gets!

One of the standout pieces is the Young Lords polo shirt, inspired by the activist group that fought for Puerto Rican rights, incorporating archival silhouettes.

Some sociological theories about our society and the built environment go beyond considering it as a mere physical container and suggest that architecture can impact our wellbeing.

A very professional-looking woman (think skirt suit and matching shoes) was walking in front of us in Spain. Suddenly, she slapped the absolute shit out of her own face.

When I asked how he would feel if he found out someone was watching us, he responded with 'flattered,' the writer recounted.