Literature Torey Akers’s ‘Revolutionary Algorithms’ finds political potential on TikTok For the release of her first book, the writer and content creator sits down with Document to discuss digital citizenry, censorship, and the future of...
Photography ‘I’m Sorry But Your Opinion Means Very Little to Me’ visualizes simplicity in the Aegean Sea From children at play to now-social-media-famous barflies, Max Lancaster captures a slower way of life
Orientalism up your ass Artist Riven Ratanavanh parses the frisson of sex, race, and power behind his reimagining of Carolee Schneemann’s ‘Interior Scroll’
Art Kenny Scharf’s technicolor vision comes alive at the Brant Foundation Document sits down with the artist to look back at nearly 50 years of playful creation
Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2023 makes the brown paper bag an object of elegance In Matthieu Blazy’s latest collection, the extraneous turned essential, and the expendable turned reusable by Razzi Schlosser Bedside books from Julia, Julia The artist shares 4 texts for escaping to other realities, and finding peace in her own by Megan Hullander In his debut for Ferragamo, Maximilian Davis imagines old muses in modern form The house’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection leans into the ease and sensuality of new Hollywood to reinvigorate its archive by Morgan Becker From Piedmont to the Aeolian Islands: A trip to the Italian countryside with Loro Piana For Spring/Summer 2023, the brand worked in tandem with the weather, creating timeless ensembles to be enjoyed en plein air by Morgan Becker At Milan’s Piazza del Duomo, Moncler celebrated 70 years 18,000 spectators gathered in the city’s cultural center to watch 700 dancers in an inventive performance inspired by the house’s history by Megan Hullander Christmas and Campari: An outsider’s first foray into the Venice Film Festival From soul-crushing indie centerpieces to drama-clad flops, Document diaries a week of features, glamour, and family by Lee Phillips Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking Liara Roux answers readers’ questions about being weird, transitioning from sex work to the art world, and reconnecting with one’s body after trauma by Liara Roux Who tf is Alex G? The musical genius joins Document to speak on his latest album, ‘God Save the Animals,’ and set the record straight about that infamous meme by Madison Bulnes Dr. Noki on rule-breaking, ’90s Shoreditch, and the rave uniform Following his London Fashion Week presentation, the masked designer met with Document to debrief and reminisce—and to imagine the future of his legendary brand by Morgan Becker Shea Couleé and Sudan Archives are their own storytellers The two Midwestern artists meet to discuss haters, lovers, and the makings of their career-altering albums by Megan Hullander The highlights of London Fashion Week, from the eye of Peter Lowe The photographer captures the week’s most exciting presentations from Fashion East, KNWLS, Nensi Dojaka, Stefan Cooke, Chopova Lowena, and Eftychia by Razzi Schlosser Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ claims to take aim at abusers, but Marilyn winds up in the crosshairs “The real tragedy of ‘Blonde’ is that these people got away with fictionalizing a real woman beyond recognition.” by Lee Phillips At London Fashion Week, JW Anderson plays the game of life In his Spring/Summer 2023 collection, Jonathan Anderson extrapolates mementos of normality to incite surrealism by Razzi Schlosser With seductive stares and smeared red pouts, Dilara Findikoglu’s latest presentation merges fantasy and classicism For Document, the designer provides a look into the eerie, ethereal mind behind some of the London Fashion Week’s most captivating looks by Madison Bulnes For artist Keegan Monaghan, empathy needs no context The painter’s latest exhibition, ‘Indicator,’ utilizes the close-up as a gateway to emotion and uncanny points of view by Morgan Becker For Snail Mail, vulnerability is a double-edged sword Frontwoman Lindsey Jordan joins Document to discuss her changing perspective on love, the intimacy of songwriting, and her cinematic debut by Camille Sojit Pejcha In Sierra Pettengill’s new documentary ‘Riotsville, U.S.A.,’ a fake town reveals real problems Designed to train cops to quell civil unrest, the city was a reflection of our national ideals, and an impetus for internal state violence by Tia Glista Willy Chavarria takes New York Fashion Week to church The Cooper Hewitt National Design winner gives Document an inside look at his Spring/Summer 23 presentation by Madison Bulnes Behind the scenes at Tory Burch’s golden-hour New York Fashion Week show Guests gathered on Pier 76 for the luminous presentation, where elevated sportswear meshed with ’90-era silhouettes by Yuki Xu Remembering Jean-Luc Godard, whose immortal legacy rewrote the rules of cinema “When a human being is capable of creating things that transcend our lived experience, it’s easy to assume that they themselves can transcend its limits.” by Razzi Schlosser At the Heaven by Marc Jacobs party, influencers and pseudo-celebrities chose love over ego The Fashion Week party, otherwise known as “Instagram University,” featured a festival-worthy lineup with Doja Cat, Charli XCX, Kaytranada, and more by Tiana Randall Charles Atlas’s ‘The Mathematics of Consciousness’ lives in the brain of the artist The projection-based installation toys with dance sequences, numerical fantasies, and internet memes, drawing connections through seemingly disparate forms by Megan Hullander Koreatown Run Club seeks unaltered ground with Moncler Trailgrip In this original video, the city is left behind for canyons, rivers, and fields outside of Los Angeles by Document Journal Raul Lopez is a storyteller, and Luar is his diary The Williamsburg-based designer sat down with Document ahead of his NYFW presentation, to break down the nostalgia-driven details centered in his work by Morgan Becker Whitney’s pain is our pleasure Emerging from the tragedies of the pandemic, their latest album ‘SPARK’ sees the band’s strongest sonic evolution to date by Madeleine Beck The essence of Marni, according to its show’s best-dressed attendees “It’s luxurious. It’s giving Saint Lucia on the beach with your sugar daddy.” by Razzi Schlosser In ‘Bliss Montage,’ Ling Ma falls out of narrative and into stasis The author’s latest collection tries to escape the market and literary clichés—but is this a cliché in itself? by Noah Berlatsky Overheard above the noise at The Jeffries’s fifth anniversary party, hosted by Kendall Werts, Evan Mock, and Julia Fox Document compiled the best out-of-context exchanges and outrageous one-liners from the pre-Fashion Week event by Morgan Becker Notting Hill Carnival is a haven for Black joy in the UK The famous Caribbean street party attracts visitors from all over, providing a weekend-long respite from the reality of being Black in Europe by Kemi Fatoba Theory Project presents ‘Movement of New York,’ a performance series at the heart of the Manhattan’s dance culture Preeminent choreographers and dancers donned Lucas Ossendrijver’s new capsule collection, harnessing the city’s landscape as their stage by Morgan Becker From nostalgic ballads to seductive funk, Sudan Archives finds her range on ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ The artist joins Document to discuss high school, her alter ego, and the making of her latest album by Madison Bulnes A decolonized art world can’t be built on diversity alone David Zwirner outpost 52 Walker proposed an all-Black staff—but should mega-galleries have a say in reforming the inequities they profit from? by Priya Gandhi It’s dream or die for Disco Tehran Modeled off of Iran’s ’70s artistic scene, Arya Ghavamian and Mani Nilchiani’s nightlife project brings community and collective memory to New York City by Elizabeth Stewart Lucas Ossendrijver’s new collection for Theory is inspired by the movement of New York The Dutch designer’s capsule foregrounds the energies, attitudes, and sartorial preferences of the city by Morgan Becker Tatiana Hazel’s songs for seeking solace in the unknown Following the release of her latest single ‘Talk,’ the up-and-coming musician curates a selection of feel-good, innovatory tracks by Morgan Becker From porn to pop, Chloe Cherry is living the new American Dream Ahead of her feature film debut in ‘www.RachelOrmont.com,’ the actor reflects on her ascent to stardom by Megan Hullander Artemis I will carry American values to space—capitalism, ‘diversity,’ and colonialism included NASA is attempting its most ambitious space mission to date. But is its ‘woke’ exterior shielding a grab at galactic dominance? by Madison Bulnes A definitive guide to Chicago house, according to legendary DJ Chip E. Ahead of his appearance at ARC Music Festival, the “Architect of House” curates a selection of the city’s best at Gramophone Records by Morgan Becker Is it ‘quiet quitting,’ or are you just doing your job? For a generation born into hustle culture, the idea that work shouldn’t consume our lives is new by Madeleine Beck Tamtam soundtracks the hunt for inspiration The Saudi-born, LA-based musician shares the foundation of her eclectic voice with a playlist spanning genres and decades by Morgan Becker From classic tracks to raunch and romance, legendary producer Ron Carroll shares his guide to house music The ‘Minister of Sound’ brings the spotlight back to Chicago with this playlist for Document by Morgan Becker Celebrating Kaari Upson’s voyeuristic, uncanny world A year following her death, a DESTE Foundation retrospective sheds new light on the American artist’s work by Ann Binlot Gerald Clayton and Kris Bowers are fostering the next generation of jazz The musicians and friends discuss Oscar Peterson, learning from each other, and seeking a community of creative expression by Kevin L. Clark Does the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll owe it all to Black culture? Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ revives debates around pay, appropriation, and who benefits from rebellion by JoliAmour DuBose-Morris Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking In their monthly column for Document Journal, author, activist, and porn star Liara Roux answers readers’ steamiest questions by Liara Roux Lost in the noise of the world? Halima has a playlist to make you feel again Following the release of her latest single ‘Talk,’ the emerging singer-songwriter curates 9 vulnerability-driven tracks for Document by Morgan Becker A primer on house music’s foundational records, courtesy of DJ Lady D Ahead of ARC Music Festival 2022, “Chicago’s house music queen” reviews her genre’s history, from Lil Louis to Ralphi Rosario to a Beyoncé-sampled track by Morgan Becker Faye Webster has her mind made up The singer-songwriter on creative autonomy, withholding nothing, and the making of her orchestral EP, ‘Car Therapy Sessions’ by Kayla Herrera-Daya In an era of television filler, ‘The Bear’ demands a return to close watching How the show’s grimy, messy realism stakes its claim as the front runner of 30-minute dramas by Diego Sacramento A genesis of trad cath celebrity shoe collaborations From Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ to Addison Rae’s Holy Trinity bikini, today’s post-ironic apparel is designed to provoke. But who’s taking the bait? by Madison Bulnes
Bottega Veneta’s Spring/Summer 2023 makes the brown paper bag an object of elegance In Matthieu Blazy’s latest collection, the extraneous turned essential, and the expendable turned reusable by Razzi Schlosser
Bedside books from Julia, Julia The artist shares 4 texts for escaping to other realities, and finding peace in her own by Megan Hullander
In his debut for Ferragamo, Maximilian Davis imagines old muses in modern form The house’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection leans into the ease and sensuality of new Hollywood to reinvigorate its archive by Morgan Becker
From Piedmont to the Aeolian Islands: A trip to the Italian countryside with Loro Piana For Spring/Summer 2023, the brand worked in tandem with the weather, creating timeless ensembles to be enjoyed en plein air by Morgan Becker
At Milan’s Piazza del Duomo, Moncler celebrated 70 years 18,000 spectators gathered in the city’s cultural center to watch 700 dancers in an inventive performance inspired by the house’s history by Megan Hullander
Christmas and Campari: An outsider’s first foray into the Venice Film Festival From soul-crushing indie centerpieces to drama-clad flops, Document diaries a week of features, glamour, and family by Lee Phillips
Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking Liara Roux answers readers’ questions about being weird, transitioning from sex work to the art world, and reconnecting with one’s body after trauma by Liara Roux
Who tf is Alex G? The musical genius joins Document to speak on his latest album, ‘God Save the Animals,’ and set the record straight about that infamous meme by Madison Bulnes
Dr. Noki on rule-breaking, ’90s Shoreditch, and the rave uniform Following his London Fashion Week presentation, the masked designer met with Document to debrief and reminisce—and to imagine the future of his legendary brand by Morgan Becker
Shea Couleé and Sudan Archives are their own storytellers The two Midwestern artists meet to discuss haters, lovers, and the makings of their career-altering albums by Megan Hullander
The highlights of London Fashion Week, from the eye of Peter Lowe The photographer captures the week’s most exciting presentations from Fashion East, KNWLS, Nensi Dojaka, Stefan Cooke, Chopova Lowena, and Eftychia by Razzi Schlosser
Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ claims to take aim at abusers, but Marilyn winds up in the crosshairs “The real tragedy of ‘Blonde’ is that these people got away with fictionalizing a real woman beyond recognition.” by Lee Phillips
At London Fashion Week, JW Anderson plays the game of life In his Spring/Summer 2023 collection, Jonathan Anderson extrapolates mementos of normality to incite surrealism by Razzi Schlosser
With seductive stares and smeared red pouts, Dilara Findikoglu’s latest presentation merges fantasy and classicism For Document, the designer provides a look into the eerie, ethereal mind behind some of the London Fashion Week’s most captivating looks by Madison Bulnes
For artist Keegan Monaghan, empathy needs no context The painter’s latest exhibition, ‘Indicator,’ utilizes the close-up as a gateway to emotion and uncanny points of view by Morgan Becker
For Snail Mail, vulnerability is a double-edged sword Frontwoman Lindsey Jordan joins Document to discuss her changing perspective on love, the intimacy of songwriting, and her cinematic debut by Camille Sojit Pejcha
In Sierra Pettengill’s new documentary ‘Riotsville, U.S.A.,’ a fake town reveals real problems Designed to train cops to quell civil unrest, the city was a reflection of our national ideals, and an impetus for internal state violence by Tia Glista
Willy Chavarria takes New York Fashion Week to church The Cooper Hewitt National Design winner gives Document an inside look at his Spring/Summer 23 presentation by Madison Bulnes
Behind the scenes at Tory Burch’s golden-hour New York Fashion Week show Guests gathered on Pier 76 for the luminous presentation, where elevated sportswear meshed with ’90-era silhouettes by Yuki Xu
Remembering Jean-Luc Godard, whose immortal legacy rewrote the rules of cinema “When a human being is capable of creating things that transcend our lived experience, it’s easy to assume that they themselves can transcend its limits.” by Razzi Schlosser
At the Heaven by Marc Jacobs party, influencers and pseudo-celebrities chose love over ego The Fashion Week party, otherwise known as “Instagram University,” featured a festival-worthy lineup with Doja Cat, Charli XCX, Kaytranada, and more by Tiana Randall
Charles Atlas’s ‘The Mathematics of Consciousness’ lives in the brain of the artist The projection-based installation toys with dance sequences, numerical fantasies, and internet memes, drawing connections through seemingly disparate forms by Megan Hullander
Koreatown Run Club seeks unaltered ground with Moncler Trailgrip In this original video, the city is left behind for canyons, rivers, and fields outside of Los Angeles by Document Journal
Raul Lopez is a storyteller, and Luar is his diary The Williamsburg-based designer sat down with Document ahead of his NYFW presentation, to break down the nostalgia-driven details centered in his work by Morgan Becker
Whitney’s pain is our pleasure Emerging from the tragedies of the pandemic, their latest album ‘SPARK’ sees the band’s strongest sonic evolution to date by Madeleine Beck
The essence of Marni, according to its show’s best-dressed attendees “It’s luxurious. It’s giving Saint Lucia on the beach with your sugar daddy.” by Razzi Schlosser
In ‘Bliss Montage,’ Ling Ma falls out of narrative and into stasis The author’s latest collection tries to escape the market and literary clichés—but is this a cliché in itself? by Noah Berlatsky
Overheard above the noise at The Jeffries’s fifth anniversary party, hosted by Kendall Werts, Evan Mock, and Julia Fox Document compiled the best out-of-context exchanges and outrageous one-liners from the pre-Fashion Week event by Morgan Becker
Notting Hill Carnival is a haven for Black joy in the UK The famous Caribbean street party attracts visitors from all over, providing a weekend-long respite from the reality of being Black in Europe by Kemi Fatoba
Theory Project presents ‘Movement of New York,’ a performance series at the heart of the Manhattan’s dance culture Preeminent choreographers and dancers donned Lucas Ossendrijver’s new capsule collection, harnessing the city’s landscape as their stage by Morgan Becker
From nostalgic ballads to seductive funk, Sudan Archives finds her range on ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ The artist joins Document to discuss high school, her alter ego, and the making of her latest album by Madison Bulnes
A decolonized art world can’t be built on diversity alone David Zwirner outpost 52 Walker proposed an all-Black staff—but should mega-galleries have a say in reforming the inequities they profit from? by Priya Gandhi
It’s dream or die for Disco Tehran Modeled off of Iran’s ’70s artistic scene, Arya Ghavamian and Mani Nilchiani’s nightlife project brings community and collective memory to New York City by Elizabeth Stewart
Lucas Ossendrijver’s new collection for Theory is inspired by the movement of New York The Dutch designer’s capsule foregrounds the energies, attitudes, and sartorial preferences of the city by Morgan Becker
Tatiana Hazel’s songs for seeking solace in the unknown Following the release of her latest single ‘Talk,’ the up-and-coming musician curates a selection of feel-good, innovatory tracks by Morgan Becker
From porn to pop, Chloe Cherry is living the new American Dream Ahead of her feature film debut in ‘www.RachelOrmont.com,’ the actor reflects on her ascent to stardom by Megan Hullander
Artemis I will carry American values to space—capitalism, ‘diversity,’ and colonialism included NASA is attempting its most ambitious space mission to date. But is its ‘woke’ exterior shielding a grab at galactic dominance? by Madison Bulnes
A definitive guide to Chicago house, according to legendary DJ Chip E. Ahead of his appearance at ARC Music Festival, the “Architect of House” curates a selection of the city’s best at Gramophone Records by Morgan Becker
Is it ‘quiet quitting,’ or are you just doing your job? For a generation born into hustle culture, the idea that work shouldn’t consume our lives is new by Madeleine Beck
Tamtam soundtracks the hunt for inspiration The Saudi-born, LA-based musician shares the foundation of her eclectic voice with a playlist spanning genres and decades by Morgan Becker
From classic tracks to raunch and romance, legendary producer Ron Carroll shares his guide to house music The ‘Minister of Sound’ brings the spotlight back to Chicago with this playlist for Document by Morgan Becker
Celebrating Kaari Upson’s voyeuristic, uncanny world A year following her death, a DESTE Foundation retrospective sheds new light on the American artist’s work by Ann Binlot
Gerald Clayton and Kris Bowers are fostering the next generation of jazz The musicians and friends discuss Oscar Peterson, learning from each other, and seeking a community of creative expression by Kevin L. Clark
Does the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll owe it all to Black culture? Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ revives debates around pay, appropriation, and who benefits from rebellion by JoliAmour DuBose-Morris
Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking In their monthly column for Document Journal, author, activist, and porn star Liara Roux answers readers’ steamiest questions by Liara Roux
Lost in the noise of the world? Halima has a playlist to make you feel again Following the release of her latest single ‘Talk,’ the emerging singer-songwriter curates 9 vulnerability-driven tracks for Document by Morgan Becker
A primer on house music’s foundational records, courtesy of DJ Lady D Ahead of ARC Music Festival 2022, “Chicago’s house music queen” reviews her genre’s history, from Lil Louis to Ralphi Rosario to a Beyoncé-sampled track by Morgan Becker
Faye Webster has her mind made up The singer-songwriter on creative autonomy, withholding nothing, and the making of her orchestral EP, ‘Car Therapy Sessions’ by Kayla Herrera-Daya
In an era of television filler, ‘The Bear’ demands a return to close watching How the show’s grimy, messy realism stakes its claim as the front runner of 30-minute dramas by Diego Sacramento
A genesis of trad cath celebrity shoe collaborations From Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ to Addison Rae’s Holy Trinity bikini, today’s post-ironic apparel is designed to provoke. But who’s taking the bait? by Madison Bulnes