Issue 15
The times they are a-changing. So, we at SWINDLE want to evolve, too. Issue 15 marks the unveiling of our newly redesigned layout. We’ve made the text more engaging, we’ve standardized the fonts, and added two regular columns: James Gaddy’s Classic Graphics delves into the history of iconic logos, and Henry Rollins gives us Dispatches from the Territories. We’ve got a feature on stunt doubles, who risk their lives in anonymity to make movie stars look badass; Doug Pray’s first-person account of making his latest feature documentary, Big Rig; the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s “School of Popular Painting,” an elite group of artists who showcase the thriving urban culture of their country’s capital, Kinshasa; and a fashion spread that is an ode to ‘80s group Strawberry Switchblade. Only SWINDLE can scour the cultural landscape of the globe to give you a mash-up of content this sweet!
BIG RIG! Trucks of Wrath
By Doug Pray
For his latest film, Big Rig, prolific documentary filmmaker, Doug Pray—director of Scratch, Infamy, and several other films—went all over the U.S., hitching rides with truckers.
Strength in Numbers
By Camille Lowry
An elite group of Congolese artists show the world the vibrant urban culture of Kinshasa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been long associated with war, corruption and destruction.
Cheryl Dunn
By Sarah Tomlinson
Photos By Cheryl Dunn
After two decades of photographing street artists and urban life, Cheryl Dunn finds creative reinvigoration from an unexpected source.
Strawberry Switchblade
By Aaron Cobbett
Hair By Damian Monzillo, using Davines
Makeup By Ralph Siciliano, using Temptu www.ralphsiciliano.com
Styling By Katharine Erwin www.katharineerwin.com
Photography by Aaron Cobbett www.aaroncobbett.com
Styling by Katharine Erwin www.katharineerwin.com
Hair by Damian Monzillo, using Davines