Architecture Iwan Baan’s ‘Rome — Las Vegas’ explores both cities from above and below The photographer’s recent project asks how architecture shapes reality in an era of mass tourism and simulation
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’
Designer Talia Byre ruminates on healing grief through gratitude David Richardson and Alice Lefons present a choreographed piece on cycles of connection and the rhythm of mother-daughter relationships by Kayla Herrera-Daya Document Journal launches Summer/Pre-Fall 2022: A Coney Island of the Mind by Nick Vogelson Huguette Tolinga ties modern community with the tradition of Congolese percussion The singer and multi-instrumentalist created her debut single, ‘Amani Bombe,’ in collaboration with young musicians in Kinshasa by Morgan Becker For Hyd, music is a vessel for material transformation From geothermal mud fields to Death Valley, the artist explores the energetic properties of the earth in three new music videos premiering exclusively for Document by Camille Sojit Pejcha Violette is reshaping personal beauty with a Parisian flair The founder of VIOLETTE_FR joins Document to discuss her playful approach to everyday beauty by Kayla Herrera-Daya P.H.F.’s playlist for finding mental purity before sunrise The New Zealand-based artist traverses personal traumas on his most recent album. For Document, he shares a playlist to find sleep amid your own. by Megan Hullander Racquel Chevremont and Mickalene Thomas curate a show that subverts tradition At Parrish Art Museum, ‘Set It Off’ pulls from an international roster of artists to address themes of sexuality, memory, and identity by Madeleine Beck Nep Sidhu’s ‘Paradox of Harmonics’ is a creative act of gratitude The multidisciplinary artist’s first solo exhibition in the US is rooted in Detroit’s lineage of creative collaboration by Peter Miklas Sunflower Bean embraces the here and now on ‘Headful of Sugar’ On their latest album, the New York band balances the desire to disconnect with a yearning to be present by Megan Hullander In ‘To Die Alive,’ photographer Matthew Leifheit documents the erotic fever dream of Fire Island The photobook captures the spirit of the beach town and its enduring role in queer America by Morgan Becker Balenciaga brings its new collection into the heart of American capitalism For Spring 2023, the French house introduced its own take of the power suit to Wall Street—complete with masked latex skinsuits by Megan Hullander Sasha Gordon’s ‘Hands of Others’ employs the surreal to look inwards The painter’s debut solo show, on view at Jeffrey Deitch, interrogates the nature of self-image and cultural representation by Morgan Becker BASEMENT’s GeGa Japaridze and Téa Abashidze merge techno’s cutting edge with community engagement The pair join Knockdown Center’s Tyler Myers to discuss the makings of Wire Festival, a two-night event that reimagines the future of entertainment and activism by Peter Miklas On ‘N2KY,’ MOSSY analyzes the relationships of post-adolescence The artist joins fellow Aussie and collaborator Banoffee to discuss web-era music making by Deren Owji In the Cayman Islands, the Batabano Festival brings creative communities together The Palm Heights hotel united artists across the Caribbean diaspora, redefining luxury in the process by Morgan Becker Kevin Morby makes friends with the dead on ‘This Is A Photograph’ The artist embarked on a ghoulish tour of artists who have passed, emerging with his most thoughtful album to date by Megan Hullander Cartier looks to the past and future of Islamic art The exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art paints a picture of modernity that honors antiquity by Morgan Becker Paul Mpagi Sepuya redefines the studio space, navigating “the space beyond the frame” The photographer’s show at Bortolami Gallery explores the contemporary portrait and muse by Morgan Becker At Freshii, your ‘virtual cashier’ is actually a person working for $3.75 per hour Public debate around a Canadian franchise’s experiment raises questions about automation, labor laws, and the ignorance of the Western consumer by Peter Miklas Piero Gilardi’s ‘Tappeto-Natura’ seeks reconciliation between nature and the future The artist’s debut American exhibition, which renders organic landscapes from synthetic material, is on view at Magazzino Italian Art by Morgan Becker The dangers, and benefits, of mobile health apps in a post-Roe world Period tracking apps are marketed as a tool to empower users with information—but with abortion rights under fire, many worry that the data they collect... by Camille Sojit Pejcha The false promise of payment plans sends Gen Z into debt ‘Buy now, pay later’ trends, popularized on social media, aren’t sustainable in the long run by Megan Hullander CELINE’s ‘Dans Paris’ collection traverses the historic venues of the French capital Hedi Slimane’s Winter 2022 runway show brings a modern twist to gilded tradition by Morgan Becker Remembering Ron Galella, the godfather of American paparazzi The iconic photographer was both loved and hated, but his work left an indelible mark on celebrity culture by Morgan Becker Cookie Mueller’s cult classic writings gain a second life in an intimate reissue ‘Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black’ follows the iconic creative on her almost-unbelievable exploits by Meka Boyle Peter LaBier’s paintings reckon with the freedoms and limitations of lockdown Conceived at the height of the pandemic, STO LAT Gallery’s inaugural physical show plays with symbols of control, isolation, escalation, and hope by Morgan Becker Ten young Ukrainians on how the war has changed their lives Seeking refuge in Poland, they reflect on family, culture, politics, and living in solidarity from outside their home country by Peter Miklas Let’s Eat Grandma may have actually eaten your grandma The duo joins Document to discuss their new album ‘Two Ribbons,’ dissect their relationship, and attempt to normalize berry picking in graveyards by Megan Hullander How The Satanic Temple became a source of social justice The organization filed a lawsuit against an elementary school for barring the establishment of an After School Satan Club by Camille Sojit Pejcha beabadoobee finds company in herself on ‘Beatopia’ Her latest single ‘See You Soon’ explores the artist’s shroom-induced drive to spend time with herself by Megan Hullander The risks and rewards of sex tapes—according to the experts, and everyday people who make them When filming yourself in the bedroom, a lot can go wrong really fast. So how can you ensure your experience stays sexy? by Jack Riewe Blackballing Russia might not be the answer A country’s political leaders aren’t necessarily a reflection of its people and culture. So why do we treat it as such? by Megan Hullander Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and Lady Jaye are alive in ‘We Are But One’ At Pioneer Works, the first major posthumous presentation of the artists’ works explores their groundbreaking project ‘Pandrogyne’ by Megan Hullander Fontaines D.C. reclaim their pride on ‘Skinty Fia’ The band joins Document to discuss their latest album, the failings of guitar music, and balancing national and regional identities by Megan Hullander Campbell Addy lets his photos speak for themselves In anticipation of his new monograph ‘Feeling Seen,’ the celebrated photographer joins Document to discuss representation, community, and the value of silence by Ryan Williams Fairchain imagines an art market that centers the artist The founders of the blockchain-based platform meet with Renee Cox and gallerist Hannah Traore to discuss collaboration, royalties, and why creatives can’t work for free by Morgan Becker The Hollywood backdrop embodies an overlooked genre of painting A new exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art is a slice of film history, displaying 22 sets from iconic movies by Morgan Becker How the zoot suit became a symbol of political resistance The iconic trend was disruptive and seductive, bestowing communities with power from Harlem to LA by Daniella Brito The hedonism and kinship of New York disco, through the lens of Bill Bernstein From Studio 54 to GG’s Barnum Room, the photographer captured the quintessential scenes of the nightlife era by Morgan Becker Andrew Bird’s ‘Inside Problems’ tackles the demons that even Headspace can’t deter The musician joins Document to discuss his latest album and the many branches of his artistic career by Megan Hullander Twitter is at war over David Lynch’s politics Is David Lynch a conservative? And why do we care? by Megan Hullander The scientific creative process, as told by the unrealized works of Chris Burden ‘Poetic Practical,’ a new book from Gagosian, presents 67 abandoned projects surrounding architecture, power, and political systems by Morgan Becker Jacqueline Rabun’s jewelry doubles as wearable sculpture The designer finds inspiration in birth, love, and transformation by Peter Miklas ‘Our Selves’ at the MoMA takes an intersectional approach to feminist photography The exhibition is a nonlinear history of women in image-making by Document Journal Photographer Chad Unger evolves in unison with his work The New York-based artist captures intimacy in portraits and landscapes alike by Megan Hullander Robin Frohardt examines the inevitably of plastic In her exhibit, the Plastic Bag Store, plastic is more than a byproduct, it’s the main feature of the modern consumer experience by Jeremy Steinberger The man who attempted to assassinate Reagan is playing a sold out show in Brooklyn John Hinckley Jr. has 26,000 YouTube subscribers and enough fans to warrant a tour—but is it for the right reasons? by Megan Hullander Sean Penn is considering taking up arms against Russia. Should he? In the era of performative activism, what does responsible use of celebrity platforms look like? by Megan Hullander Nicolas Party’s universe extends beyond the canvas Phaidon’s monograph on the artist delves into color theory, graffiti culture, and the importance of perspective by Document Journal Bakar makes music for the future, with his heart on his sleeve The artist talks raves, street rap, following his instincts, and his latest album ‘Nobody’s Home’ by Morgan Becker
Designer Talia Byre ruminates on healing grief through gratitude David Richardson and Alice Lefons present a choreographed piece on cycles of connection and the rhythm of mother-daughter relationships by Kayla Herrera-Daya
Huguette Tolinga ties modern community with the tradition of Congolese percussion The singer and multi-instrumentalist created her debut single, ‘Amani Bombe,’ in collaboration with young musicians in Kinshasa by Morgan Becker
For Hyd, music is a vessel for material transformation From geothermal mud fields to Death Valley, the artist explores the energetic properties of the earth in three new music videos premiering exclusively for Document by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Violette is reshaping personal beauty with a Parisian flair The founder of VIOLETTE_FR joins Document to discuss her playful approach to everyday beauty by Kayla Herrera-Daya
P.H.F.’s playlist for finding mental purity before sunrise The New Zealand-based artist traverses personal traumas on his most recent album. For Document, he shares a playlist to find sleep amid your own. by Megan Hullander
Racquel Chevremont and Mickalene Thomas curate a show that subverts tradition At Parrish Art Museum, ‘Set It Off’ pulls from an international roster of artists to address themes of sexuality, memory, and identity by Madeleine Beck
Nep Sidhu’s ‘Paradox of Harmonics’ is a creative act of gratitude The multidisciplinary artist’s first solo exhibition in the US is rooted in Detroit’s lineage of creative collaboration by Peter Miklas
Sunflower Bean embraces the here and now on ‘Headful of Sugar’ On their latest album, the New York band balances the desire to disconnect with a yearning to be present by Megan Hullander
In ‘To Die Alive,’ photographer Matthew Leifheit documents the erotic fever dream of Fire Island The photobook captures the spirit of the beach town and its enduring role in queer America by Morgan Becker
Balenciaga brings its new collection into the heart of American capitalism For Spring 2023, the French house introduced its own take of the power suit to Wall Street—complete with masked latex skinsuits by Megan Hullander
Sasha Gordon’s ‘Hands of Others’ employs the surreal to look inwards The painter’s debut solo show, on view at Jeffrey Deitch, interrogates the nature of self-image and cultural representation by Morgan Becker
BASEMENT’s GeGa Japaridze and Téa Abashidze merge techno’s cutting edge with community engagement The pair join Knockdown Center’s Tyler Myers to discuss the makings of Wire Festival, a two-night event that reimagines the future of entertainment and activism by Peter Miklas
On ‘N2KY,’ MOSSY analyzes the relationships of post-adolescence The artist joins fellow Aussie and collaborator Banoffee to discuss web-era music making by Deren Owji
In the Cayman Islands, the Batabano Festival brings creative communities together The Palm Heights hotel united artists across the Caribbean diaspora, redefining luxury in the process by Morgan Becker
Kevin Morby makes friends with the dead on ‘This Is A Photograph’ The artist embarked on a ghoulish tour of artists who have passed, emerging with his most thoughtful album to date by Megan Hullander
Cartier looks to the past and future of Islamic art The exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art paints a picture of modernity that honors antiquity by Morgan Becker
Paul Mpagi Sepuya redefines the studio space, navigating “the space beyond the frame” The photographer’s show at Bortolami Gallery explores the contemporary portrait and muse by Morgan Becker
At Freshii, your ‘virtual cashier’ is actually a person working for $3.75 per hour Public debate around a Canadian franchise’s experiment raises questions about automation, labor laws, and the ignorance of the Western consumer by Peter Miklas
Piero Gilardi’s ‘Tappeto-Natura’ seeks reconciliation between nature and the future The artist’s debut American exhibition, which renders organic landscapes from synthetic material, is on view at Magazzino Italian Art by Morgan Becker
The dangers, and benefits, of mobile health apps in a post-Roe world Period tracking apps are marketed as a tool to empower users with information—but with abortion rights under fire, many worry that the data they collect... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
The false promise of payment plans sends Gen Z into debt ‘Buy now, pay later’ trends, popularized on social media, aren’t sustainable in the long run by Megan Hullander
CELINE’s ‘Dans Paris’ collection traverses the historic venues of the French capital Hedi Slimane’s Winter 2022 runway show brings a modern twist to gilded tradition by Morgan Becker
Remembering Ron Galella, the godfather of American paparazzi The iconic photographer was both loved and hated, but his work left an indelible mark on celebrity culture by Morgan Becker
Cookie Mueller’s cult classic writings gain a second life in an intimate reissue ‘Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black’ follows the iconic creative on her almost-unbelievable exploits by Meka Boyle
Peter LaBier’s paintings reckon with the freedoms and limitations of lockdown Conceived at the height of the pandemic, STO LAT Gallery’s inaugural physical show plays with symbols of control, isolation, escalation, and hope by Morgan Becker
Ten young Ukrainians on how the war has changed their lives Seeking refuge in Poland, they reflect on family, culture, politics, and living in solidarity from outside their home country by Peter Miklas
Let’s Eat Grandma may have actually eaten your grandma The duo joins Document to discuss their new album ‘Two Ribbons,’ dissect their relationship, and attempt to normalize berry picking in graveyards by Megan Hullander
How The Satanic Temple became a source of social justice The organization filed a lawsuit against an elementary school for barring the establishment of an After School Satan Club by Camille Sojit Pejcha
beabadoobee finds company in herself on ‘Beatopia’ Her latest single ‘See You Soon’ explores the artist’s shroom-induced drive to spend time with herself by Megan Hullander
The risks and rewards of sex tapes—according to the experts, and everyday people who make them When filming yourself in the bedroom, a lot can go wrong really fast. So how can you ensure your experience stays sexy? by Jack Riewe
Blackballing Russia might not be the answer A country’s political leaders aren’t necessarily a reflection of its people and culture. So why do we treat it as such? by Megan Hullander
Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and Lady Jaye are alive in ‘We Are But One’ At Pioneer Works, the first major posthumous presentation of the artists’ works explores their groundbreaking project ‘Pandrogyne’ by Megan Hullander
Fontaines D.C. reclaim their pride on ‘Skinty Fia’ The band joins Document to discuss their latest album, the failings of guitar music, and balancing national and regional identities by Megan Hullander
Campbell Addy lets his photos speak for themselves In anticipation of his new monograph ‘Feeling Seen,’ the celebrated photographer joins Document to discuss representation, community, and the value of silence by Ryan Williams
Fairchain imagines an art market that centers the artist The founders of the blockchain-based platform meet with Renee Cox and gallerist Hannah Traore to discuss collaboration, royalties, and why creatives can’t work for free by Morgan Becker
The Hollywood backdrop embodies an overlooked genre of painting A new exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art is a slice of film history, displaying 22 sets from iconic movies by Morgan Becker
How the zoot suit became a symbol of political resistance The iconic trend was disruptive and seductive, bestowing communities with power from Harlem to LA by Daniella Brito
The hedonism and kinship of New York disco, through the lens of Bill Bernstein From Studio 54 to GG’s Barnum Room, the photographer captured the quintessential scenes of the nightlife era by Morgan Becker
Andrew Bird’s ‘Inside Problems’ tackles the demons that even Headspace can’t deter The musician joins Document to discuss his latest album and the many branches of his artistic career by Megan Hullander
Twitter is at war over David Lynch’s politics Is David Lynch a conservative? And why do we care? by Megan Hullander
The scientific creative process, as told by the unrealized works of Chris Burden ‘Poetic Practical,’ a new book from Gagosian, presents 67 abandoned projects surrounding architecture, power, and political systems by Morgan Becker
Jacqueline Rabun’s jewelry doubles as wearable sculpture The designer finds inspiration in birth, love, and transformation by Peter Miklas
‘Our Selves’ at the MoMA takes an intersectional approach to feminist photography The exhibition is a nonlinear history of women in image-making by Document Journal
Photographer Chad Unger evolves in unison with his work The New York-based artist captures intimacy in portraits and landscapes alike by Megan Hullander
Robin Frohardt examines the inevitably of plastic In her exhibit, the Plastic Bag Store, plastic is more than a byproduct, it’s the main feature of the modern consumer experience by Jeremy Steinberger
The man who attempted to assassinate Reagan is playing a sold out show in Brooklyn John Hinckley Jr. has 26,000 YouTube subscribers and enough fans to warrant a tour—but is it for the right reasons? by Megan Hullander
Sean Penn is considering taking up arms against Russia. Should he? In the era of performative activism, what does responsible use of celebrity platforms look like? by Megan Hullander
Nicolas Party’s universe extends beyond the canvas Phaidon’s monograph on the artist delves into color theory, graffiti culture, and the importance of perspective by Document Journal
Bakar makes music for the future, with his heart on his sleeve The artist talks raves, street rap, following his instincts, and his latest album ‘Nobody’s Home’ by Morgan Becker