Photography Gavin WatsonArt & Photography / NewsPop up celebrating UK’s countercultural legacy opensLondon’s Carnaby Street plays host to YOUTH CLUB’s concept store, with ephemera and photos from Gavin Watson and Molly Macindoe, amongst others, on saleShareLink copied ✔️June 15, 2017Art & PhotographyNewsTextAshleigh KaneThe Subculture Archives In the wake of the General Election last week, who better to throw a backlash party than those hell-bent on preserving, documenting and celebrating the UK’s penchant for pushing back against a system. Welcome, not-for-profit organisation YOUTH CLUB. Launching at 6pm tonight on London’s Carnaby Street, the concept store entitled The Subculture Archives will house a collection of iconic counterculture prints, books and independent artist and designer wares. Events such as book signings, talks, day raves, and debates are also set to take place during its time there.With an archive full of important and powerful work from photographers such as Gavin Watson, Molly Macindoe, Dave Swindells and Adam Friedman, shooting everything from British sound system parties in the 80s to punks and skinhead culture and 90s raves, YOUTH CLUB has all causes covered. Previously YOUTH CLUB has hosted projects including a series of talks at London’s Doomed Gallery and has successfully crowd-funded a subculture diary full of important dates relating to British subcultural history and, of course, images from its archive. More details here Photography Dave SwindellsEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREThe most loved photo stories of April 2026In pictures: The intimate artefacts left behind in cruising spots PolaroidThree Dazed Clubbers on documenting a complete digital detoxSensual, sun-kissed photos of Mediterranean beaches In pictures: 24 hours in Barcelona’s hardcore sceneKYOTOGRAPHIE 2026: Inside Japan’s epic photography festivalThis exhibition takes us inside the mythic world of kendoA trip inside Toronto’s thriving art sceneUnfiltered photos from inside Tokyo’s fading love hotelsAn unflinching photo book about young motherhood, addiction and careWhispers Against My Neck: These photos document the chaos of youth 5 photo books by women interrogating ideas of beautyEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy