Section 63: Underground & Unmasted - Documenting Underground London Raves

In Section 63: Underground & Unmastered - Documenting Underground London Raves, photographer Yushy documents the growing hunger for the DIY spirit of dance music, a renaissance of feeling reminiscent of the early 90s. Embedding himself with various crews across London, he gained their trust and friendship, stepping into their world and their fight to reclaim forgotten spaces to play music for the people just for a night.

Aiyush "Yushy" Pachnanda is an acclaimed photographer specialising in documenting youth culture in its purest and rawest form. With a focus on real-world moments, Yushys work pulls you into his lens with sharp wit and a keen eye for truth. His body of work is both consistent and elegant, showcasing diversity while highlighting the everyday beauty often overlooked from vibrant block parties in the favelas of Rio to sweaty underground clubs in Cardiff. A respected figure in the dance music community, Yushy seamlessly blends long-form documentary storytelling with the spontaneity of street photography, treating the dancefloor with the same reverence as the streets of downtown New York.