The Specials

After a year of uncertainty and pandemic-induced delays, Coventry is bracing itself for a 12-month cultural renaissance. Coming like a ghost town? Not if the city’s art scene can help it…

In Europe with Coventry’s finest, 39 years on, and their newest member: Saffiyah Khan.

August 1981: The Face examines the areas where conflict has caused fear and segregation from marginalised groups, as well as tackling the root cause.

May, 1980: The Specials at Pavilion Baltard in Paris.