Articles - Lower Block

Kutte Culture – the patched-up soul of Germany’s terraces

A symbol once forged in biker and metal circles, the Kutte has become an enduring icon of German football culture, worn with pride on the Kurven from the Ruhr to the rest of the country.

The Oldest Football Stadiums in the UK

The UK is home to many of the world’s oldest football stadiums, each holding its own special place in the history of the football. Here’s a detailed look at some of the most historic stadiums that have stood the test of time.

NO FAIR PLAY Exhibition

2LAB x Lower Block Open Exhibition in Catania Exploring Identity, Ultras Culture and the Visual Language of Football

2LAB x Lower Block | NO FAIR PLAY Exhibition

2LAB x Lower Block — NO FAIR PLAY exhibition unites Boogie’s Napoli Ultras, Emiliano Zingale’s Catania Ultras, and selected works from Lower Block’s British football archives.

Dalymount Park in Detail: A Quiet Portrait of Irish Football’s Most Storied Ground

Guirec Munier’s measured, detail-led portrait of Dalymount Park, one of the most historic stadiums in Irish football.

Highbury in Stillness: An Analogue Study of Arsenal’s Lost Temple

Shot between 2001 and 2006, Antonio Cunazza’s analogue photographs capture Highbury’s quiet architecture and enduring elegance – an intimate record of a beloved stadium frozen in time, long after its stands fell silent.

Inside the Ďolíček Stadium | Home of Bohemians Praha 1905

“A proper football ground, shaped by the hands, voices and footprints of its supporters.” Conrad Tracy’s quiet encounter with the Ďolíček Stadium, home of Bohemians Praha 1905.

Cliftonville FC at Solitude | A Matchday Framed by History and Tradition

Guirec Munier captures this world with an outsider’s clarity, and his words trace the unexpected detour that led him to Solitude and into the heart of Cliftonville’s matchday spirit.

Protests to Promotion | Burnley 1989–92

Between 1989 and 1992, Burnley FC stood on the edge of despair and rebirth. Those years – captured through the lens of lifelong supporter and photographer Clive Lawrence – tell a story of frustration, defiance, and redemption.

Inter & AC Milan | San Siro

San Siro is one of the world’s most famous grounds. As it approaches its 100th year, photographer Alex Amorós pays homage to the iconic stadium, the streets that surround it, and it’s significance to the people of Milan.