“All photographs are there to remind us of what we forget” For Document’s Fall/Winter 2024–25 issue, Sam Penn photographs some of her closest friends and collaborators near and far on Fire Island and on FaceTime screens
Film Harley Chamandy’s ‘Allen Sunshine’ is a meditation on the quiet beauty of nature The Canadian director unpacks the many dimensions to his Werner Herzog Award-winning feature film
Fashion Hermès artistic director Nadège Vanhée’s punk house codes The French designer explores her vision for the storied maison in Document’s Fall/Winter 2024–25 issue
Fashion Announcing Jawara, Document’s Senior Beauty Editor The hairstylist sits down with Editor-in-Chief Nick Vogelson to discuss the personal, spiritual, and social impact of beauty
Conversations Frédéric Sanchez and Laurie Anderson discuss the relationship between image and sound Sound designer Frédéric Sanchez and multimedia artist Laurie Anderson discuss the influence of memories, the relationship between image and sound, and Anderson’s new film, “Heart... by Blake Abbie Conversations Illustrator Eri Wakiyama and jewelry designer Yoon Skype about how creativity can’t be taught The artists talk navigating social media, hyphenated identity, and self-promotion for Document's Fall/Winter 2015 issue. by Blake Abbie Conversations Juliana Huxtable and Stuart Comer on the new politics of trans visibility in the social media age The artist and downtown 'It Girl' speaks with the MoMA curator about the fine line between transgender visibility and commercial exploitation for Document Spring/Summer 2016. by Blake Abbie Conversations Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass Talk Collaboration, Opera, and Kickstarter Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass meet to discuss the struggles of being a rising musician, collaboration and finding new talent in Issue No. 8. by Blake Abbie Conversations Polymath Yvonne Rainer Discusses How She’s Remained Radical for 50 Years with RoseLee Goldberg The pioneer of minimalism in dance and Performa founder RoseLee Goldberg reminisce about the old downtown, the 2016 election, and radicalism. by Blake Abbie Conversations David Adjaye and Lonnie G. Bunch III on the National Museum of African American Heritage and Culture In No. 9, Document presents a special conversation from the new issue between the architect and curator, whose long-awaited museum just opened its doors. by Blake Abbie Conversations Patricia Field and Missy Elliott reconnect about style and attraction. As both women move on to new projects, their self-identities remain central. Good friends and shopping buddies, Elliott and Field chat about what’s next. by Blake Abbie Conversations Jewelry designer Judy Blame and Kim Jones on treasure hunting, hoarding, and getting organized. Judy Blame compares notes with Kim Jones on their extensive collections, and reminisces about their days clubbing by Blake Abbie Above the Fold Raising Childs Childs—the new eponymous menswear line by Robert Childs—is approaching classic menswear with a modern eye. The Florida native worked at Thom Browne and the now-sadly-defunct... by Blake Abbie Above the Fold Moynat and Daniel Arsham To celebrate the opening of the first store in New York for the LVMH-owned heritage brand, Moynat, its creative director Ramesh Nair enlisted the artist... by Blake Abbie Conversations Anthony Vaccarello on Discovering a New Life Following his appointment as creative director for Saint Laurent, we revisit Anthony Vaccarello's profile from issue No. 6 with musician and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. by Blake Abbie Above the Fold Tom Sachs and Van Neistat on “A Space Program” Tom Sachs and Van Neistat talk about their collaboration A Space Program and take Document on a tour of the artist's Downtown studio. by Blake Abbie Conversations The Met’s Beatrice Galilee and architect Elizabeth Diller on new approaches to architecture The Met’s Beatrice Galilee and architect Elizabeth Diller discuss exhibiting architecture in museums and architectures role in society in Issue No. 7. by Blake Abbie Conversations Super teens Jack Andraka and Adora Svitak talk science fairs, educational reform, and Kim Kardashian Super teens Jack Andraka and Adora Svitak chat about growing up in the internet spotlight, what confuses them, and—like any teen—Kim Kardashian West. by Blake Abbie Conversations Actor Boyd Holbrook talks about his love for film with Dior Homme creative director Kris Van Assche Boyd Holbrook and Kris Van Assche talk about their first encounter over a decade ago and what film means to them. by Blake Abbie At Large Paco Rabanne designer Julien Dossena explains why the new Paris might be the new New York “There is no fight against what is new.” Blake Abbie interviews the designer for Document's Spring/Summer 2015 issue. by Blake Abbie Conversations Sunset Tower’s maître d’ Dimitri Dimitrov in conversation with Tom Ford Dmitri Dimitrov was recommended for his job at the Sunset Tower Hotel by Tom Ford. Ten years later they chat in Issue No. 6. by Blake Abbie Documented Hidden treasures at the American Museum Of Natural History Some of the most valuable and historically significant pieces are hidden out of view in the American Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection, which can... by Blake Abbie Conversations Adam Selman and Marc Balet on pattern making, film, and pushing past the limits Designer Adam Selman meets with creative director Marc Balet in his loft in NoHo to chat about the stress of working two jobs, making it... by Blake Abbie Above the Fold Getting to Know noir by kei ninomiya Tucked away behind an autobody shop facade and amongst galleries in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, you'll find the entrance to the world of Comme des... by Blake Abbie
Conversations Frédéric Sanchez and Laurie Anderson discuss the relationship between image and sound Sound designer Frédéric Sanchez and multimedia artist Laurie Anderson discuss the influence of memories, the relationship between image and sound, and Anderson’s new film, “Heart... by Blake Abbie
Conversations Illustrator Eri Wakiyama and jewelry designer Yoon Skype about how creativity can’t be taught The artists talk navigating social media, hyphenated identity, and self-promotion for Document's Fall/Winter 2015 issue. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Juliana Huxtable and Stuart Comer on the new politics of trans visibility in the social media age The artist and downtown 'It Girl' speaks with the MoMA curator about the fine line between transgender visibility and commercial exploitation for Document Spring/Summer 2016. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass Talk Collaboration, Opera, and Kickstarter Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass meet to discuss the struggles of being a rising musician, collaboration and finding new talent in Issue No. 8. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Polymath Yvonne Rainer Discusses How She’s Remained Radical for 50 Years with RoseLee Goldberg The pioneer of minimalism in dance and Performa founder RoseLee Goldberg reminisce about the old downtown, the 2016 election, and radicalism. by Blake Abbie
Conversations David Adjaye and Lonnie G. Bunch III on the National Museum of African American Heritage and Culture In No. 9, Document presents a special conversation from the new issue between the architect and curator, whose long-awaited museum just opened its doors. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Patricia Field and Missy Elliott reconnect about style and attraction. As both women move on to new projects, their self-identities remain central. Good friends and shopping buddies, Elliott and Field chat about what’s next. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Jewelry designer Judy Blame and Kim Jones on treasure hunting, hoarding, and getting organized. Judy Blame compares notes with Kim Jones on their extensive collections, and reminisces about their days clubbing by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold Raising Childs Childs—the new eponymous menswear line by Robert Childs—is approaching classic menswear with a modern eye. The Florida native worked at Thom Browne and the now-sadly-defunct... by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold Moynat and Daniel Arsham To celebrate the opening of the first store in New York for the LVMH-owned heritage brand, Moynat, its creative director Ramesh Nair enlisted the artist... by Blake Abbie
Conversations Anthony Vaccarello on Discovering a New Life Following his appointment as creative director for Saint Laurent, we revisit Anthony Vaccarello's profile from issue No. 6 with musician and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold Tom Sachs and Van Neistat on “A Space Program” Tom Sachs and Van Neistat talk about their collaboration A Space Program and take Document on a tour of the artist's Downtown studio. by Blake Abbie
Conversations The Met’s Beatrice Galilee and architect Elizabeth Diller on new approaches to architecture The Met’s Beatrice Galilee and architect Elizabeth Diller discuss exhibiting architecture in museums and architectures role in society in Issue No. 7. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Super teens Jack Andraka and Adora Svitak talk science fairs, educational reform, and Kim Kardashian Super teens Jack Andraka and Adora Svitak chat about growing up in the internet spotlight, what confuses them, and—like any teen—Kim Kardashian West. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Actor Boyd Holbrook talks about his love for film with Dior Homme creative director Kris Van Assche Boyd Holbrook and Kris Van Assche talk about their first encounter over a decade ago and what film means to them. by Blake Abbie
At Large Paco Rabanne designer Julien Dossena explains why the new Paris might be the new New York “There is no fight against what is new.” Blake Abbie interviews the designer for Document's Spring/Summer 2015 issue. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Sunset Tower’s maître d’ Dimitri Dimitrov in conversation with Tom Ford Dmitri Dimitrov was recommended for his job at the Sunset Tower Hotel by Tom Ford. Ten years later they chat in Issue No. 6. by Blake Abbie
Documented Hidden treasures at the American Museum Of Natural History Some of the most valuable and historically significant pieces are hidden out of view in the American Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection, which can... by Blake Abbie
Conversations Adam Selman and Marc Balet on pattern making, film, and pushing past the limits Designer Adam Selman meets with creative director Marc Balet in his loft in NoHo to chat about the stress of working two jobs, making it... by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold Getting to Know noir by kei ninomiya Tucked away behind an autobody shop facade and amongst galleries in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, you'll find the entrance to the world of Comme des... by Blake Abbie