Literature Fine Print: You’re a winner, baby On the heels of the National Book Awards announcements, columnist Drew Zeiba asks what prizes mean for publishing
“Everything has been dressed by the act of painting.” Photographer Nicolas Kern and fashion editor Julie Ragolia collaborate on this fashion portfolio for Document’s Fall/Winter 2024–25 issue
Fashion Kiernan Francis’s ‘Champions’ reimagines interior life The filmmaker visits his family’s Chicago home, presenting an architectural vision of victory with local designers
Fashion ECCO.kollektive marks its fifth season with a collaboration with Louis-Gabriel Nouchi The Danish brand expands its fashion innovation program with an exclusive line of fine leather goods by the French designer
Rare Birds: 4 Moncler Simone Rocha comes to life on ice Ice skaters Chiquita Limer and Jordan Bailey showcase the mysterious grace of the latest Moncler Genius collection by Document Journal Sam Hellmann investigates social vulnerability in the corona era The photographer's screenshots of Zoom chats with Lili Sumner, Lucien Smith, and more reveal the new frontier of friendships and intimacy by Jordan Levy Photographer Mateo Arciniegas captures a return to his Colombian homeland "Maybe what I found ordinary is long gone": The 10-year journey to discover a lost sense of identity by Mateo Arciniegas Edgar Heap of Birds reveals the profound importance of the collective by Caroline Reagan Art From Isolation: 11 Illustrators visualize our new dystopian reality Ian Grandjean, Simone Noronha, and more respond to the loneliness, introspection, and unexpected joys found in quarantine by Liana Blum 4 essential quar walks for isolated It-girls Rachel Sennott's CDC-compliant guide to looking hot while haunting the streets of your hometown by Rachel Sennott Disgust resurrects gabber’s original, euphoric spirit The experimental club collective serves ear-splitting dance music with love. by Bo Hanna Document Journal launches its 16th issue for Spring/Summer 2020 For Document Spring/Summer 2020, we survey the terrain and map the course of the world around us, both where we’ve been and where we’re headed,... by Nick Vogelson Paul Mpagi Sepuya on capturing the space between portraits For Contact Sheet, Document asks a photographer about the unseen story of a frame that defines their work. by Paul Mpagi Sepuya Neil Hamamoto gave 1600 rolls of film to everyday Americans—here are their photos Over the course of four short months, the artist traveled across the country to distribute free 35mm film in 18 different cities, staying for a... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/23/20 Isolated in a cabin in the California desert, Rick Castro wonders if this is how the world will end. by Rick Castro Onyx Collective’s love letter to New York’s ever-changing landscape To innovative young jazz group, music and community are one and the same by Kedar Berntson John Carroll Kirby soundtracks our quarantine metamorphosis 12 songs for another weekend in from Joanna Brouk, Philip Glass, and more by Jordan Levy John Carroll Kirby’s music is the sound of self-reflection While physical travel is a long way off, the artist's new songs will take you on a mental vacation by Steven Yatsko The creative community rallies to support NYC’s frontline workers AMASS.life is selling affordable prints from over 100 artists, including Brad Elterman and Janette Beckman, with all proceeds going to the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund by Lou Miller Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/22/20 Earthquakes, Starbucks bros, and gas for $2.69 a gallon—is this how the world will end? by Rick Castro Caroline Calloway is the unlikely antihero of the corona era Come for the chaos, stay for the charity: the art of spinning personal scandal into media gold by Camille Sojit Pejcha Hanif Abdurraqib is on the frontlines of poetry’s democratization The writer talks to Document about cassette nostalgia, the year 1980, and the heritage of Black American storytelling by Jordan Aaron Guy Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/21/20 Plague mass and mass surveillance: is this how the world will end? by Rick Castro ‘The power of voice’: Amanda Gorman selects 7 poems of perseverance In times of struggle, the Youth Poet Laureate and activist turns to Langston Hughes and Audre Lorde by Rachel Cheung Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/20/20 The fetish legend enters Month Two of isolation in the California desert. by Rick Castro Radical domesticity: The beginner’s guide to art-house legend Chantal Akerman Revisiting the filmmaker's rebellious female gaze, from 'Saute ma ville' to 'No Home Movie' by Jill Verhaeghe Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/19/20 As the fetish legend enters a second month of isolation in the California desert, he ponders if each passing day is how the world will... by Rick Castro Kat Cunning’s guide to self-isolation for horny extroverts Daddy's digital cultural guide includes Leilah Weinraub's strip club documentary, an app for sharing nudes, and a poetry Wheel of Fortune by Kat Cunning Joshua Olley captures the eerie reality of Manhattan under lockdown "By the second week, you could really feel the pain and grief in the city." by Joshua Olley A passionate, impromptu dance with Danza Voluminosa Meet the extraordinary performers of Cuba’s plus-size dance troupe by Caroline Reagan Meet the radical Desi artists of South Africa’s Kutti Collective 'We are transcending what the expected ‘Indian’ experience is.' Caroline Mackintosh talks to 9 artists reclaiming the power of their identities by Saaiq’a All hail Oumou Sy, Senegal’s ‘Queen of Couture’ 'This is the Senegalese power': Photographer Toby Coulson captures the designer's stunning creations by Jordan Levy ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ and the value of not-so-happy queer endings In praise of the rare queer films that aren't trauma porn nor facsimiles of heteronormative cliches by Matilda Douglas-Henry The Lot Radio keeps streaming through the chaos Operating from a weathered lot in Williamsburg, François Vaxelaire's online radio station is a lifeline for the nightlife scene by Jordan Levy Celebrating our essential humanity in the paintings of Jordan Casteel 'Art for art's sake': How Casteel uses portraiture to connect with the beauty of her communities by Miss Rosen Beyond ‘Breathless’: the beginner’s guide to Jean-Luc Godard From his foreshadowing of the May ’68 downfall to the crime story that inspired Tarantino, five Godard films all fans should see by Jill Verhaeghe Performance Art From Isolation: 10 artists share a microcosm of their immediate world Uplifting, meditative, and downright freaky video pieces from Richard Kennedy, Chloe Wise, and more by James Emmerman Senior Dog Gathering Room is a 24/7 lesson in lounging like it’s an extreme sport Steele Kratt curates 6 things to do this week, from watching FIFA to ordering obscure Greek wines by Steele Kratt 6 works of cinematic genius that critics initially hated Fondazione Prada is streaming cinema's finest guilty pleasures, from Paul Verhoeven's 'Showgirls' to Billy Wilder's 'Fedora' by Ann Binlot From Soviet anthems to ‘Pink Moon,’ Brandon Stousy’s quarantine sonic diary The tracks helping The Creative Independent's EIC find his new normal by Brandon Stosuy Inside the surrealist hygge world of Puppets and Puppets In Carly Mark and Ayla Argentina's NYC studio, cosplay becomes cult fashion by Bella Lucio Diana Gordon is the hood’s Katniss Everdeen As she releases her EP 'Wasted Youth,' the singer explains why she's always been preparing for the apocalypse by Diana Gordon ‘Hamilton’ as a Zoom performance is exactly what my soul needs right now The surprise reunion is an uplifting glimpse into our country's post-corona future by Ann Binlot ‘Nowadays, sensitivity is cool’: a day in the studio with photographer Josh Aronson Meet the youth culture aficionado bringing tropical warmth to Brooklyn by Caroline Reagan Madge puts their demons in the spotlight The LA-based producer discusses high-camp Britney, internet culture, and the sleazy magic of ‘Love Island’ by Steele Kratt Dijon is breaking down toxic masculinity by accident The LA-based artist is writing the blueprint for a better manhood by looking to the past by Trey Strange Why I changed my stance on masks Our president still refuses to cover his mouth, which probably means you should by Ann Binlot Mastering the art of the thirst trap with Dana Donnelly Wipe the crust from your eyes and grab a bikini top, it's time to become a quarantine cutie by Dana Donnelly Cafe Forgot’s guide to shopping vintage while staying home Founders Vita Haas and Lucy Weisner on curating one-of-a-kind looks for the post-quarantine world by Rachel Cheung Virtual punk fests, fantasy wrestling: GMO Gallery’s guide to self-isolating online 10 things to do that aren't mindlessly scrolling through Twitter, selected by the founders of our new favorite virtual gallery by Hannah Ongley Be Steadwell’s queer slow jams are sexy, weird, and relatable The singer-songwriter knows we're all watching porn and binging Downton Abbey at the same time by Noah Berlatsky Caroline Rose’s playlist is sonic chicken soup Neil Young and Dolly Parton make losing hope sound strangely comforting by Rachel Cheung Yannis Davy Guibinga exposes the imperialist roots of photography in Africa Continuing the legacies of Malick Sidibé and Seydou Keïta, Guibinga's vibrant portraits show photography's revolutionary potential by Miss Rosen ‘Techno has always been about imagination’—Carl Craig still forges sounds from a future world At Dia:Beacon, the Detroit techno pioneer explores the collective euphoria of the dance floor, and the loneliness of the comedown by Hannah Ongley
Rare Birds: 4 Moncler Simone Rocha comes to life on ice Ice skaters Chiquita Limer and Jordan Bailey showcase the mysterious grace of the latest Moncler Genius collection by Document Journal
Sam Hellmann investigates social vulnerability in the corona era The photographer's screenshots of Zoom chats with Lili Sumner, Lucien Smith, and more reveal the new frontier of friendships and intimacy by Jordan Levy
Photographer Mateo Arciniegas captures a return to his Colombian homeland "Maybe what I found ordinary is long gone": The 10-year journey to discover a lost sense of identity by Mateo Arciniegas
Art From Isolation: 11 Illustrators visualize our new dystopian reality Ian Grandjean, Simone Noronha, and more respond to the loneliness, introspection, and unexpected joys found in quarantine by Liana Blum
4 essential quar walks for isolated It-girls Rachel Sennott's CDC-compliant guide to looking hot while haunting the streets of your hometown by Rachel Sennott
Disgust resurrects gabber’s original, euphoric spirit The experimental club collective serves ear-splitting dance music with love. by Bo Hanna
Document Journal launches its 16th issue for Spring/Summer 2020 For Document Spring/Summer 2020, we survey the terrain and map the course of the world around us, both where we’ve been and where we’re headed,... by Nick Vogelson
Paul Mpagi Sepuya on capturing the space between portraits For Contact Sheet, Document asks a photographer about the unseen story of a frame that defines their work. by Paul Mpagi Sepuya
Neil Hamamoto gave 1600 rolls of film to everyday Americans—here are their photos Over the course of four short months, the artist traveled across the country to distribute free 35mm film in 18 different cities, staying for a... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/23/20 Isolated in a cabin in the California desert, Rick Castro wonders if this is how the world will end. by Rick Castro
Onyx Collective’s love letter to New York’s ever-changing landscape To innovative young jazz group, music and community are one and the same by Kedar Berntson
John Carroll Kirby soundtracks our quarantine metamorphosis 12 songs for another weekend in from Joanna Brouk, Philip Glass, and more by Jordan Levy
John Carroll Kirby’s music is the sound of self-reflection While physical travel is a long way off, the artist's new songs will take you on a mental vacation by Steven Yatsko
The creative community rallies to support NYC’s frontline workers AMASS.life is selling affordable prints from over 100 artists, including Brad Elterman and Janette Beckman, with all proceeds going to the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund by Lou Miller
Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/22/20 Earthquakes, Starbucks bros, and gas for $2.69 a gallon—is this how the world will end? by Rick Castro
Caroline Calloway is the unlikely antihero of the corona era Come for the chaos, stay for the charity: the art of spinning personal scandal into media gold by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Hanif Abdurraqib is on the frontlines of poetry’s democratization The writer talks to Document about cassette nostalgia, the year 1980, and the heritage of Black American storytelling by Jordan Aaron Guy
Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/21/20 Plague mass and mass surveillance: is this how the world will end? by Rick Castro
‘The power of voice’: Amanda Gorman selects 7 poems of perseverance In times of struggle, the Youth Poet Laureate and activist turns to Langston Hughes and Audre Lorde by Rachel Cheung
Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/20/20 The fetish legend enters Month Two of isolation in the California desert. by Rick Castro
Radical domesticity: The beginner’s guide to art-house legend Chantal Akerman Revisiting the filmmaker's rebellious female gaze, from 'Saute ma ville' to 'No Home Movie' by Jill Verhaeghe
Rick Castro’s Quarantine Diary, 4/19/20 As the fetish legend enters a second month of isolation in the California desert, he ponders if each passing day is how the world will... by Rick Castro
Kat Cunning’s guide to self-isolation for horny extroverts Daddy's digital cultural guide includes Leilah Weinraub's strip club documentary, an app for sharing nudes, and a poetry Wheel of Fortune by Kat Cunning
Joshua Olley captures the eerie reality of Manhattan under lockdown "By the second week, you could really feel the pain and grief in the city." by Joshua Olley
A passionate, impromptu dance with Danza Voluminosa Meet the extraordinary performers of Cuba’s plus-size dance troupe by Caroline Reagan
Meet the radical Desi artists of South Africa’s Kutti Collective 'We are transcending what the expected ‘Indian’ experience is.' Caroline Mackintosh talks to 9 artists reclaiming the power of their identities by Saaiq’a
All hail Oumou Sy, Senegal’s ‘Queen of Couture’ 'This is the Senegalese power': Photographer Toby Coulson captures the designer's stunning creations by Jordan Levy
‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ and the value of not-so-happy queer endings In praise of the rare queer films that aren't trauma porn nor facsimiles of heteronormative cliches by Matilda Douglas-Henry
The Lot Radio keeps streaming through the chaos Operating from a weathered lot in Williamsburg, François Vaxelaire's online radio station is a lifeline for the nightlife scene by Jordan Levy
Celebrating our essential humanity in the paintings of Jordan Casteel 'Art for art's sake': How Casteel uses portraiture to connect with the beauty of her communities by Miss Rosen
Beyond ‘Breathless’: the beginner’s guide to Jean-Luc Godard From his foreshadowing of the May ’68 downfall to the crime story that inspired Tarantino, five Godard films all fans should see by Jill Verhaeghe
Performance Art From Isolation: 10 artists share a microcosm of their immediate world Uplifting, meditative, and downright freaky video pieces from Richard Kennedy, Chloe Wise, and more by James Emmerman
Senior Dog Gathering Room is a 24/7 lesson in lounging like it’s an extreme sport Steele Kratt curates 6 things to do this week, from watching FIFA to ordering obscure Greek wines by Steele Kratt
6 works of cinematic genius that critics initially hated Fondazione Prada is streaming cinema's finest guilty pleasures, from Paul Verhoeven's 'Showgirls' to Billy Wilder's 'Fedora' by Ann Binlot
From Soviet anthems to ‘Pink Moon,’ Brandon Stousy’s quarantine sonic diary The tracks helping The Creative Independent's EIC find his new normal by Brandon Stosuy
Inside the surrealist hygge world of Puppets and Puppets In Carly Mark and Ayla Argentina's NYC studio, cosplay becomes cult fashion by Bella Lucio
Diana Gordon is the hood’s Katniss Everdeen As she releases her EP 'Wasted Youth,' the singer explains why she's always been preparing for the apocalypse by Diana Gordon
‘Hamilton’ as a Zoom performance is exactly what my soul needs right now The surprise reunion is an uplifting glimpse into our country's post-corona future by Ann Binlot
‘Nowadays, sensitivity is cool’: a day in the studio with photographer Josh Aronson Meet the youth culture aficionado bringing tropical warmth to Brooklyn by Caroline Reagan
Madge puts their demons in the spotlight The LA-based producer discusses high-camp Britney, internet culture, and the sleazy magic of ‘Love Island’ by Steele Kratt
Dijon is breaking down toxic masculinity by accident The LA-based artist is writing the blueprint for a better manhood by looking to the past by Trey Strange
Why I changed my stance on masks Our president still refuses to cover his mouth, which probably means you should by Ann Binlot
Mastering the art of the thirst trap with Dana Donnelly Wipe the crust from your eyes and grab a bikini top, it's time to become a quarantine cutie by Dana Donnelly
Cafe Forgot’s guide to shopping vintage while staying home Founders Vita Haas and Lucy Weisner on curating one-of-a-kind looks for the post-quarantine world by Rachel Cheung
Virtual punk fests, fantasy wrestling: GMO Gallery’s guide to self-isolating online 10 things to do that aren't mindlessly scrolling through Twitter, selected by the founders of our new favorite virtual gallery by Hannah Ongley
Be Steadwell’s queer slow jams are sexy, weird, and relatable The singer-songwriter knows we're all watching porn and binging Downton Abbey at the same time by Noah Berlatsky
Caroline Rose’s playlist is sonic chicken soup Neil Young and Dolly Parton make losing hope sound strangely comforting by Rachel Cheung
Yannis Davy Guibinga exposes the imperialist roots of photography in Africa Continuing the legacies of Malick Sidibé and Seydou Keïta, Guibinga's vibrant portraits show photography's revolutionary potential by Miss Rosen
‘Techno has always been about imagination’—Carl Craig still forges sounds from a future world At Dia:Beacon, the Detroit techno pioneer explores the collective euphoria of the dance floor, and the loneliness of the comedown by Hannah Ongley