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Let's Talk About Conscious Shopping
Read some advice from Ayra Matondang on how to shop sustainably.
Ayra Matondang
Jul 28, 20206 min read


Music spotlight: Limbo EP by Postcard Boy
It is about the “anticipation, longing and confusion generated during transitional phases”.
Darcy Miller
Jul 26, 20203 min read


Track of the week: "Like me" by Joey Bada$$ ft. BJ The Chicago Kid
"Like Me", a non-album single from Joey Bada$$'s debut studio album "B4.DA.$$", is our song of the week.
The Bigger Picture
May 31, 20203 min read


The proceeds of Imagiro's MIDI piano plugin are now going towards MFF and Black Visions MN
A way for music producers to help out in the wake of George Floyd's horrific murder.
The Bigger Picture
May 30, 20202 min read


Man in a van shoots into a crowd of protesters in Detroit, killing a 19-year-old
A 19-year-old teenager was shot dead in Detroit on late Friday, after a man driving a gray Dodge Durango shot into a crowd of demonstrators.
Darcy Miller
May 30, 20201 min read

"Dear white people" - a poem by Ariana Kerman
Ariana Kerman wrote this poem in the wake of the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hand of a white police officer.
The Bigger Picture
May 29, 20202 min read


Discussing "Two Dreamers" with Kenneth Takanami
In this piece, we discuss with Kenneth Takanami his most recent LP release "Two Dreamers", an exploration of Asian-American identity.
Darcy Miller
May 28, 202010 min read


Track of the week: Departure by Late June
Late June’s new single, Departure, released on all major streaming services today, is our track of the week.
Darcy Miller
Apr 17, 20202 min read

In conversation with Idealism
At just 22 years of age, Lassi Kotamaki, better known as Idealism, has become the biggest producer in the lofi chillhop scene.
Darcy Miller
Apr 13, 20207 min read

Daily update: April 8, 2020
Written and compiled by Darcy Miller. Avantika A and Makda Liyu Assefa contributed reporting. As part of youth-focused news organisation...
The Bigger Picture
Apr 8, 202010 min read

Daily update: April 2, 2020
Written and compiled by Darcy Miller The Bigger Picture (London) — As part of youth-focused news organisation Balance the Ballot,...
The Bigger Picture
Apr 2, 20208 min read


A photographer's perspective: Darcy Miller in Queenstown, Singapore
Check out the best images from a photography session in Queenstown, Singapore, with then-15-year-old Darcy Miller behind the camera.
Darcy Miller
Mar 11, 20201 min read


In conversation with Vania Prananto
Prananto dabbles in a variety of genres, from organic sculptures, to clean, modern digital illustration.
The Bigger Picture
Mar 6, 20205 min read


Track of the week: Friends by a kid named rufus
Our selection for track of the week from 24-29 February, 2020.
Darcy Miller
Mar 1, 20202 min read


Police conduct at Friday’s climate strikes in London sparks legal concerns
Words by Darcy Miller Photograph by Darcy Miller. The Bigger Picture (London) — Police conduct at London’s climate strikes last Friday...
The Bigger Picture
Feb 18, 20204 min read


Youth climate activists continue hunger strike against coal mine in the UK
Since The Bigger Picture originally reported on Elijah McKenzie-Jackson’s hunger strike against the Woodhouse Colliery coal mine in West Cum
Darcy Miller
Feb 12, 20202 min read


In conversation with Isabelle Kalyn
Isabelle Kalyn, better known on Instagram as @findingbelle, is a 17 year old aspiring and self-taught designer, photographer, and animator.
The Bigger Picture
Feb 10, 20204 min read


An interview with Hana Arsalane Acedo, a Swiss climate striker
Kemal Mohamedou speaks to Hana Arsalane Acedo about her role in the environmental movement.
The Bigger Picture
Feb 5, 20206 min read


British teenager goes on hunger strike in fight against coal mine
British teenager Elijah McKenzie-Jackson, 16, has been on hunger strike for over a week now in a valiant attempt to thwart the construction
Darcy Miller
Feb 4, 20203 min read

Opinion: In 2019, KSI had his best year yet
Considering where he was at the start of the 2010s, it is remarkable and inspiring to see his development and where he is now.
Darcy Miller
Jan 22, 20203 min read


Kylian Mbappe - the future of football
One cannot preclude the possibility that Mbappe may go down as one of the game’s greatest.
Kunaal Peety
Jan 16, 20204 min read


Opinion: A nuclear apocalypse is an omnipresent threat
A decade of diplomatic yet threatening series of events in the nuclear world.
Kunaal Peety
Jan 9, 20203 min read


An analysis of the US killing of top Iranian military official
The US have assassinated a top Iranian military official by a drone strike; read Tom Hargil's analysis of the death and its impact.
Tom Hargil
Jan 4, 20203 min read


Rui Hachimura in profile
Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Year" roundup. Click here to read the article in full. Rui...
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20192 min read

Youths of the decade
Darcy Miller contributed reporting to this article. The Bigger Picture (London) — This past decade was an eventful one. In politics, we...
The Bigger Picture
Dec 31, 201915 min read

Youth music of the year
Read our contributors' picks for best youth music of the year. Featuring Daniel Caesar, Clairo, Denzel Curry, Singular Balance and more.
The Bigger Picture
Dec 31, 20197 min read


Joshua Wong in profile
Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Decade" roundup. Click here to read the article in full. Joshua...
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Simone Biles in profile
Image courtesy of SB Nation. Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Decade" roundup. Click here to...
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20191 min read


Tyler, the Creator in profile
Image courtesy of Vogue. Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Decade" roundup. Click here to read...
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Naomi Osaka in profile
Image courtesy of the Financial Times. Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Decade" roundup. Click...
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Greta Thunberg in profile
Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Year" roundup. Click here to read the article in full....
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Malala Yousafzai in profile
Image courtesy of the Financial Times Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Decade" roundup. Click...
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Jimmy Donaldson (aka Mr. Beast) in profile
Image courtesy of Night Media Jimmy Donaldson, better known as Mr. Beast, has steadily rose through the ranks over the past two years or...
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20192 min read


BTS in profile
Words by Ayra Matondang Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Year" roundup. Click here to read the...
The Bigger Picture
Dec 31, 20191 min read


Emma Gonzalez in profile
Image courtesy of the New York Times. Note: this article was originally published as part of our "Youths of the Decade" roundup. Click...
Darcy Miller
Dec 31, 20191 min read

Youths of the year
Read our selection for "youths of the year".
The Bigger Picture
Dec 30, 20199 min read


Youth political movements of the decade
A roundup of the biggest youth political movements this decade.
The Bigger Picture
Dec 29, 201917 min read


In Retrospect: The Queen's Speech 2019
Her Majesty made a Christmas speech. It was a memorable speech which exposed what is currently wrong with the way people act today.
Nick Khanzadeh
Dec 26, 20192 min read


Opinion: Shinzo Abe has not brought stability to Japan
In actual fact his series of inept cabinets muddle on through scandal after scandal.
Darcy Miller
Dec 25, 20195 min read


Opinion: Shiori Ito's rape case victory provides a glimmer of hope for gender equality in Japan
Shiroi Ito won rape lawsuit damages in what may be indicative of the tide turning against Japan’s poor record on gender equality.
Darcy Miller
Dec 20, 20195 min read


Opinion: Last month, democracy was victorious in Hong Kong
The power of democracy has finally won in Hong Kong!
Alice (盧庭妤) Lu
Dec 15, 20192 min read


Monthly music roundup - November
Here at The Bigger Picture we’ll be rounding up and summarizing the best music releases from each month; this is our inaugural article.
The Bigger Picture
Dec 12, 201913 min read


New music release: "Miles Apart" by Idealism and Late June
On December 4th, Idealism and Late June released a new single titled “Miles Apart”. The single is reflective and contemplative.
Darcy Miller
Dec 7, 20192 min read


Millions attend global climate strike on Black Friday
Millions of young people eschewed Black Friday altogether and headed out onto the streets to advocate government action on climate change.
Darcy Miller
Dec 3, 20195 min read


US teen's TikTok video about Uighur Muslims goes viral
A “makeup tutorial” posted by Afghan-American Muslim teenager Feroza Aziz to TikTok about Uighur Muslims has gone viral.
Darcy Miller
Dec 1, 20194 min read


Ayra Matondang: a photographer in focus
Ayra's retro, grainy flash film photography is nostalgic and wistful, harking back to a simpler, more carefree era of film photography.
Darcy Miller
Nov 25, 20194 min read


Opinion: We must stand up for earth and land defenders in the Global South
As young people in the developed world, we must be the voice for those who are suffering in silence.
Darcy Miller
Nov 22, 20198 min read


In conversation with Singular Balance
Singular Balance is making waves in the lofi ambient community on Spotify and Soundcloud. And this is just the beginning.
Darcy Miller
Nov 19, 20197 min read


Opinion: We must stand up for Okinawa
It is time to create a more vibrant international progressive movement to stand up for Okinawa.
Darcy Miller
Nov 14, 20197 min read

Opinion: Donald Trump's administration is anti-LGBTQ
Although Trump claims to support LGBTQ people, his actions throughout his tenure as President suggest otherwise.
Allegra Miller
Nov 7, 20194 min read
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