Michael Cunningham gets through lockdown with a little help from un-stupid, half-hour comedies
Document asked six of our favorite writers how living in isolation changed their consumption of art and media. The second installment features the author of...
Dominick Barcelona on how cars shaped his relationship to his stepfather—and to creativity
"For Will, Bobbie, Joe, and Fred, cars came with the promise of pride and freedom; a symbol of what could be."
Street Riders NYC, the cycling collective on the revolution’s frontline
“This is for black lives, for justice”: A month ago they were strangers. Last weekend they led a rally of 10,000 cyclists across Manhattan
Olivia Laing hopes lockdown is turning us into anxious, hopeful teenagers again
Document asked six of our favorite writers how living in isolation changed their consumption of art and media. In the second installment, Olivia Laing finds...
Miranda Joyce recreates a legendary Courtney Love beauty moment
The makeup artist recounts the story of Courtney Love's transformation into Marilyn Monroe—with a bubbly twist
Watch a computer algorithm teach an amateur dancer ballet
As image-manipulation technology becomes increasingly potent, artist duo Ida Jonsson and Simon Saarinen speculate on the rise of superhumans
Phoebe Bridgers reminds us that there’s no more ‘normal’
The artist speaks to Document about the pleasures of screaming and the politics of songwriting
Blitz Kid: Issa Lish revives the New Romantics’ 80s glam
Document is challenging our favorite models to recreate a legendary makeup look at home
In a time of social isolation, Document’s creative community shows us what it means to give
Grace Coddington, Terry Jones, and others on crafting homemade gifts for friends and loved ones
Models Jolie Alien, Akon Changkou, and more evoke the webcam novelty of the early 2000s
Director Jesse Laitinen gives multinational models free rein as both photographer and subject in this video compilation
Marlon James on ‘Covidium’ and finally watching TV shows to the end
Document asked six of our favorite writers how living in isolation changed their consumption of art and media. The first installment features the author of...
Lucy Bridge unleashes her creativity with digital, contact-free makeup
The makeup artist demonstrates how she uses an iPad to paint conceptual makeup on her favorite models
Montez Press Radio brings us the best (and weirdest) of the downtown arts and culture scene
The station's founders curate a guide to a few of their favorite shows from 'Tongue and Cheek' to 'Piracy, Libraries, Access'
Neil Moodie channels Leigh Bowery for an at-home club look
The editorial hairstylist remembers the outrageous styles debuted at legendary London club Kinky Gerlinky
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[Reframing the Future]: Over 50 photographers unite to combat white supremacy
Proceeds from the print sale are donated to the National Bail Out and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute
Insha Rahman breaks down how the US bail system perpetuates racial injustice
Over the past month, bail funds have raised millions of dollars. The next step is abolishing cash bail altogether
Warriors in the Garden are the youth-led collective at the forefront of civil rights protests
“We are in a state of digital warfare”: how new activists are harnessing the power of social media for good.
Discover La Palma, the Canary Islands’ ecological marvel
Photography duo Lola & Pani captures the island’s unique landscape and preservation practices
At home with Tibet’s last remaining nomadic families
Photographer Nikki McClarron captures the intergenerational community as they uphold ancient, sacred traditions
Watch Blésnya Minher recreate Donna Summer’s ’70s glam
Document is challenging our favorite models to recreate a legendary makeup look at home
5 artists tell us the hardships—and benefits—of creating in isolation
Lyle Ashton Harris, Luis Flores, Richard Wyatt Jr., Robert Pruitt, and Timothy Washington discuss how the lockdown transformed their practice
BŪJIN rejects the music industry’s oppressive demands
"But my body is my first instrument": The Kenyan-South African artist champions humanity in an industry increasingly shaped by algorithms
As the city begins to reopen, a tribute to New Yorkers’ inimitable resilience
"There's a lot of freedom in solitude": Voices from all corners of the city on finding joy and connection while in isolation
Lina Iris Viktor’s manifesto for creativity in the age of pandemic
"We live to work": The artist on finding space to feel amid art-world demands for constant output
Maya B writes anti-materialist anthems for our times
“Fuck materialism, fuck status”: why the 20-year-old star is uniquely suited to the present moment.
Artist Christopher Wool confronts the stark reality of a pandemic
On a special edition artist cover for Document Issue 16, the artist captures the anarchic energy of a world in crisis
Artist Mel Bochner obscures words to reveal their dangerous potential
"All abuses of power begin with the abuse of language.” On a limited edition cover for Document's Spring/Summer 2020 issue, Bochner responds to the pandemic...
Disgust’s hardcore playlist traverses nihilism and ecstasy
From experimental techno to terrorcore, the Berlin-based collective picks 21 tracks that test the limits of club music
Yis Kid’s quarantine photo series captures our growing restlessness
In tribute to the Surrealists, the photographer invokes a creature from Greek mythology to express our state of collective confinement
See 30 years of Glen Luchford’s photography in this virtual gallery
The exhibition showcases the true range of Luchford’s work—from his gritty ’90s images to his exuberant Gucci collaborations
Judy Chicago illustrates a cautionary tale for our post-COVID future
On a special edition artist cover for Document Issue 16, Chicago warns, ‘We must change course or we are DOOMED.’
At 80-years-old, Harlem photographer Shawn Walker finally gets his due
The Library of Congress has acquired Walker’s archive, placing his work alongside that of other Black cultural luminaries
Virgil Abloh considers the meaning of fashion in a time of crisis
On a special edition artist cover for Document Issue 16, Abloh explores the shifting meaning of luxury
Brian Roettinger picks 5 essential art books you need to own
The graphic designer and artist gives 5 endless sources of visual inspiration, from Dana Lixenberg's 'Tupac Biggie' to the CalArts poster archive
Heather Glazzard and Nora Nord’s quarantine photos are a delightful critique of normie culture
In the photographers' homemade wonderland, shoes are fashioned from canned soup and Domino's boxes are headwear
“Crying in the Mirror” is the sadgirl anthem for the corona era
Rainsford's new video directed by Cara Delevingne features Kaia Gerber, Gregg Sulkin, and many, many tears
Help fight anti-Asian hate by bidding on poetry, original art, and Kichin’s crispy fish recipe
Lulu Yao Gioiello and Sirui Ma launch an auction to support New York's Asian American Federation
Watch Frank B turn his daughter into Billie Joe Armstrong
The iconic makeup artist demonstrates a Green Day-inspired look, perfect for solo moshing
Beauty in Isolation: Hair stylist Paul Hanlon on finding inspiration on the streets of Kyoto
Fashion’s master of hair on how a random encounter helped define his love for the craft
Bob Recine invites us into his creative oasis
The hair and visual artist coronates poet Lauren Isabeau with his latest creation
Document beauty director Lucia Pieroni’s tribute to frontline nurses
Watch Pieroni transform a vintage wig stand in the first installment of Document's Beauty in Isolation series
Julia Weist’s ‘Public Record’ reveals the long history between New York City and its artists
As the Public Artist in Residence with the Department of Records and Information Services, Weist invites New Yorkers to consider the civic value of art
The sweet escapism of my queer Sims community
In the era of social distancing, heaven is a pixelated hot tub and having at least four girlfriends.
Model Bente Oort transforms into glam rock icon Roy Wood
Document is challenging our favorite models to recreate a legendary makeup look at home
Giselle Norman recreates the ’90s glamour of Ellen von Unwerth
Document is challenging our favorite models to recreate a legendary makeup look at home
Focus beats, dance theater, very good films: Polina Zakh’s online culture guide
The creative mastermind—and VP of Sila Sveta—shows us how she keeps her curiosity satiated during quarantine.
Coronappétit, Instagram’s spiciest guide to dining during the pandemic
Bon vivant and thot savant Adahlia Cole joins Document to discuss food relief efforts, the restaurant community, and quarantine cooking
Simona Kust recreates the striking 1970s glamour of Marie Helvin
Document is challenging our favorite models to recreate a legendary makeup look at home
Watch Ansley Gulielmi morph into a modern-day Veruschka
Document is challenging our favorite models to recreate a legendary makeup look at home
