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Above the Fold Daytripping: A tale of two raves, and finding desire in the spaces between ...them as two cis men—one white, one Black—and one white cis woman. She is at the center of the group. From the sheen on their... by McKenzie Wark Above the Fold Is VR the new frontier of inclusivity? Actor Jillian Mercado weighs in from the Metaverse ...Mercado for the Metaverse Culture Series—a collection of panels and virtual communities, whose overarching goal is the creation of “more accessible entry points into the... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Rediscovering the archive of Mary Dill Henry ...works beyond their best-known. Mary Dill Henry was one of those artists. From large-scale oil paintings, to designs that elevated expectations for commercial art, to... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Dr. Carl Hart champions life, liberty, and the pursuit of psychoactive drugs ...New Book.” During an interview on The Breakfast Club radio show—where Hart was visibly frustrated by a cyclical and obstinate series of questions—the combative Charlamagne... by Teddy Duncan Jr. Above the Fold In ‘The Shadow of Spring’, Miles Greenberg examines the corporeality of his avatar ...compose a performance, emphasizing an oscillating, cyclical, never-ending structure and velocity. Yuki: You are both strong world-builders. Vivian is a spatial composer, and you are... by Yuki Xu At Large Waajeed constructs Afrofuturist realms from the seed of Detroit techno Reimagining Black electronic music on the global stage, Robert O’Bryant IV—better-known as Waajeed—composed his latest album, Memoirs of Hi-Tech Jazz, to be a personal exploration... by DeForrest Brown, Jr. Above the Fold David Lynch’s art is a window into his strange, elusive world Though best-known as an Academy Award-winning auteur, painting is David Lynch’s first love. Two concurrent New York exhibitions—Big Bongo Nights at Pace Gallery and I... by Meka Boyle Above the Fold Inside NADA Miami and ILY2’s otherworldly anniversary dinner Ice Palace Studios was home to the New Art Dealers Alliance this year, and uncoincidentally, one of Basel’s very best parties. NADA successfully presented its... by Morgan Becker Conversations Lupita Nyong’o leverages language to depict the nuances of humanity ...loss. Hannah Ongley: How are you feeling about the Black Panther release? I’ve been scrolling through the latest YouTube comments, and everyone is just so... by Bridget Minamore Above the Fold ‘The Colors of Sies Marjan’ pays homage to the brand’s bold legacy ...collections or seasons, its structure—and the main thrust of its inquiry—centers the subject of color itself, exploring its complicated and ever-evolving relationship with human psychology,... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold At London’s Toklas, Document and Aries toast to mutual friends and 10 years of creativity ...of both Document and Aries. “[Collaboration is] almost like a game,” said Prantera in our latest issue, likening this sort of cultural exchange to trying... by Document Journal Conversations Kevin Abstract and Charles Atlas interrogate physical realities in digital fantasies ...nomination for Best Porn Comedy at the AVN Awards, which is widely considered ‘the Oscars of adult films.’ Like the performers Atlas has captured, he... by Megan Hullander Conversations Sofia Prantera’s Aries evolves hand in hand with youth culture ...own world. Sofia: There are not many people who work in fashion who are not just regurgitating subculture. Fashion gets commercialized when [people] are exploited;... by Colin Boyle Conversations Hari Nef and Lena Dunham on the complicated communion of performance ...It features a band of unlikely characters, who come together for a night of chance communion: karaoke, liquor, and stream-of-consciousness musings on life and death.... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold A brief guide to Art Basel Miami, for the decision-making-impaired ...Gaetano Pesce is a must-not-miss. Earlier this fall, Creative Director Matthieu Blazy commissioned the legendary architect-designer to stage the Italian house’s Summer 2023 show in... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...storytelling that, in my mind, makes for the best erotica. If you’re into BDSM, the works of Marquis de Sade and Histoire d’O are true... by Liara Roux Conversations Nicolas Cage and John Carpenter are cinema’s most studious eccentrics ...brothers’ 1987 masterpiece Raising Arizona, the romantic comedy Moonstruck that same year, and the Reaganomics satire Vampire’s Kiss in 1989. He won Best Actor at... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Maxwell Alexandre transposes familial realities into a labyrinthian extension of home ...in the air with fishing wire and black binder clips. The 10.5-foot-high, paper-bordered corridors create a labyrinth that viewers must navigate as they come face-to-face... by Yuki Xu Above the Fold Daytripping: The queer rave fulfills the promise of family that Thanksgiving can’t ...a broad swath of the country—that we’re not welcome at what was once considered home. And then—for those of us whose version of family has... by McKenzie Wark Above the Fold Saint Laurent revisits ‘Sex,’ Madonna’s seminal text on all things desire ...follows is a shockingly candid survey of sexual expression—especially coming from an artist with massive mainstream appeal—nearly a decade prior to the turn of the... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Overheard at the launch of fashion personality Katie Grand’s ‘Tears & Tearsheets’ ...intensive career as a creative director and pioneer of fashion journalism, which finds physical form in her latest project Tears & Tearsheets. It is a... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold The art of activism, through the voice of Nan Goldin ...of that same community, 40 years later, they were labeled “drag queens.” Nowadays, many people who were previously considered “drag queens” identify as transgender. In... by Conor Williams Above the Fold Isaac Powell finds a stage on-screen in ‘AHS: NYC’ The actor’s latest role investigates past horrors inflicted on the queer community in the same city that offered him solace... by Madeleine Beck Above the Fold For Weyes Blood, fantasy is a form of survival ...independent label Mexican Summer, she put out two albums—The Innocents (2014) and Front Row Seat to Earth (2016)—before releasing her latest studio album, Titanic Rising... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold The crumbling mythology of the Ivy League The mythology of the Ivy League has long endured, its promise propping up officious resumés, alleged political competence, and country club conversations (along with some... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Bad Words: Is latex the vanguard of kink? ...contest winner might simply be called ‘New York Rubber’ on their sash.” (New York doesn’t currently have a contest, which is why Marnen used that... by Alexander Cheves Above the Fold Julia Weist’s ‘Governing Body’ questions what we deem indecent in the scope of mainstream cinema ...artist Julia Weist, titled Governing Body. According to the Motion Picture Association, it is unsuitable for public viewing. Governing Body—created in collaboration with Archive Films—is... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Iceage shares the archive of their sonic evolution The Danish people—like the pastry—elicit something spiraling, steaming, and sugar-crusted. Perhaps this association is best exemplified by Copanhagen’s Iceage, whose discography follows a corkscrew pattern,... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Photographer Oliver Eglin reevaluates the voyeuristic legacy of bullfighting ...grounds of photographer Oliver Eglin’s latest series, Et In Arcadia Ego, a pensive portfolio that explores spectatorship and the prevalence of violence in history. The... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold Jack Davison investigates the collective unconscious ...that can hold my gaze are the ones I come back to most. Jack Davison’s latest exhibition, Photographic Etchings is on view through November 12... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Andy Harman recycles the detritus from the myth of fashion In his latest exhibition, the set designer and sculptor plays with the conflict between the familiar and the peculiar... by Yuki Xu Above the Fold Caleb Landry Jones handpicks his favorite works of classical literature ...in the wake of the release of his latest album, Gadzooks Vol. 2. Our conversation began with books by The Greats—Hemingway, Emerson, Steinbeck—the canons of... by Razzi Schlosser Above the Fold Ariel Goldberg reveals the invisible history of queer community In today’s image-saturated society, the power of photography—its ability to capture culture and history—often slips through the cracks. The latest exhibition from writer, curator, and... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold The Beths unite dark lyrics with upbeat pop in ‘Expert In A Dying Field’ ...that I was brave enough to dive in / But I never have been and never will be / I’m coming in hot then freezing... by Madeleine Beck Above the Fold The sound of Halloween, according to The Dare ...to romanticize the feeling of spiraling into your own inner savagery, it’s the Brooklyn-based DJ, whose latest single “Girls” has been heralded as an anthem... by Razzi Schlosser Above the Fold Are complaints about unoriginality in film unoriginal? ...Good and Evil is a transparent Harry Potter knockoff. Halloween Ends is the latest in a horror franchise that has been staggering forward with little... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...and high-waisted pants. Three: Quality over quantity. Many of my friends who complain they have nothing to wear will buy massive hauls off Shein, then... by Liara Roux Above the Fold What’s next for pro skater Carlisle Aikens? ...living in LA, Aikens has navigated each new city with a strong commitment to community. “I’ve met so many of my friends that I consider... by Syd Walker Above the Fold La Femme defies expectations on ‘Teatro Lucido’ ...times, the band’s many references—Spaghetti Western, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Rosalia, Woody Allen—force listeners to ask themselves if they are in on the joke. That the art... by Tani Levitt Above the Fold Indie sleaze gets the cinematic treatment in the new documentary, ‘Meet Me In the Bathroom’ ...I remember thinking, ‘I’ll have a quick scan,’ then finding out three hours had passed when I looked at the time on my laptop. It... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold Okay Kaya’s booklist is an ode to brevity ...of her imagined realities. It was conceived from a series of peculiar questions: What if you’re tree-juice? How far along the stem do you have... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Halloween films for lovers of arthouse horror, and the best snacks to pair them with ...and macabre masks. Halloween is approaching, and as you know, one of the best ways to invigorate yourself with the spirit of All Hallow’s Eve... by Diego Sacramento Above the Fold Inside the sixth FotoFocus biennial, as told by an art world outsider ...around through images, groups, zines, and fliers, and a digitized version of photographer Joan E. Biren’s The Dyke Show. This visual community was built solely... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold A morning with six-piece indie pop collective MICHELLE The group joins Document to unpack their process, origin story, and the inspiration behind their latest singles... by Jeremy Steinberger Above the Fold Noel de Lesseps makes a practice of play The latest exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Noel de Lesseps, The End, presented an inventive approach to imagined landscapes while referencing his hometown, Long Island’s East... by Syd Walker Above the Fold 1984 or 2022? An Orwellian interpretation of ‘Stars At Noon’ The latest film by French director Claire Denis doesn’t describe a dystopia to come, but one which has already settled in to stay... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Coco & Clair Clair is for the girls ...and invited the duo to open for their latest tour. Five years after the Posh release, Coco & Clair Clair are releasing their long-awaited sophomore... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold Independent porn director Erika Lust invites you to reprogram your desires ...all ask ourselves: If you’re using a service for free, why are you not paying for it?” Lust says. “With big porn, as with free... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold A beginner’s guide to Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux, from her most decorated titles to lesser-known gems ...pre-Veil Act France. Happening was also the source material for Audrey Diwan’s 2021 film of the same name, which won the Golden Lion at the... by Tia Glista Above the Fold Sophia Giovannitti is not your muse On September 24, I ventured downtown to the off-site opening of conceptual artist Sophia Giovannitti’s latest exhibition, Study 4: Collateral. Finding Giovannitti wasn’t easy. I... by Razzi Schlosser
Above the Fold Daytripping: A tale of two raves, and finding desire in the spaces between ...them as two cis men—one white, one Black—and one white cis woman. She is at the center of the group. From the sheen on their... by McKenzie Wark
Above the Fold Is VR the new frontier of inclusivity? Actor Jillian Mercado weighs in from the Metaverse ...Mercado for the Metaverse Culture Series—a collection of panels and virtual communities, whose overarching goal is the creation of “more accessible entry points into the... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Rediscovering the archive of Mary Dill Henry ...works beyond their best-known. Mary Dill Henry was one of those artists. From large-scale oil paintings, to designs that elevated expectations for commercial art, to... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Dr. Carl Hart champions life, liberty, and the pursuit of psychoactive drugs ...New Book.” During an interview on The Breakfast Club radio show—where Hart was visibly frustrated by a cyclical and obstinate series of questions—the combative Charlamagne... by Teddy Duncan Jr.
Above the Fold In ‘The Shadow of Spring’, Miles Greenberg examines the corporeality of his avatar ...compose a performance, emphasizing an oscillating, cyclical, never-ending structure and velocity. Yuki: You are both strong world-builders. Vivian is a spatial composer, and you are... by Yuki Xu
At Large Waajeed constructs Afrofuturist realms from the seed of Detroit techno Reimagining Black electronic music on the global stage, Robert O’Bryant IV—better-known as Waajeed—composed his latest album, Memoirs of Hi-Tech Jazz, to be a personal exploration... by DeForrest Brown, Jr.
Above the Fold David Lynch’s art is a window into his strange, elusive world Though best-known as an Academy Award-winning auteur, painting is David Lynch’s first love. Two concurrent New York exhibitions—Big Bongo Nights at Pace Gallery and I... by Meka Boyle
Above the Fold Inside NADA Miami and ILY2’s otherworldly anniversary dinner Ice Palace Studios was home to the New Art Dealers Alliance this year, and uncoincidentally, one of Basel’s very best parties. NADA successfully presented its... by Morgan Becker
Conversations Lupita Nyong’o leverages language to depict the nuances of humanity ...loss. Hannah Ongley: How are you feeling about the Black Panther release? I’ve been scrolling through the latest YouTube comments, and everyone is just so... by Bridget Minamore
Above the Fold ‘The Colors of Sies Marjan’ pays homage to the brand’s bold legacy ...collections or seasons, its structure—and the main thrust of its inquiry—centers the subject of color itself, exploring its complicated and ever-evolving relationship with human psychology,... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold At London’s Toklas, Document and Aries toast to mutual friends and 10 years of creativity ...of both Document and Aries. “[Collaboration is] almost like a game,” said Prantera in our latest issue, likening this sort of cultural exchange to trying... by Document Journal
Conversations Kevin Abstract and Charles Atlas interrogate physical realities in digital fantasies ...nomination for Best Porn Comedy at the AVN Awards, which is widely considered ‘the Oscars of adult films.’ Like the performers Atlas has captured, he... by Megan Hullander
Conversations Sofia Prantera’s Aries evolves hand in hand with youth culture ...own world. Sofia: There are not many people who work in fashion who are not just regurgitating subculture. Fashion gets commercialized when [people] are exploited;... by Colin Boyle
Conversations Hari Nef and Lena Dunham on the complicated communion of performance ...It features a band of unlikely characters, who come together for a night of chance communion: karaoke, liquor, and stream-of-consciousness musings on life and death.... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold A brief guide to Art Basel Miami, for the decision-making-impaired ...Gaetano Pesce is a must-not-miss. Earlier this fall, Creative Director Matthieu Blazy commissioned the legendary architect-designer to stage the Italian house’s Summer 2023 show in... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...storytelling that, in my mind, makes for the best erotica. If you’re into BDSM, the works of Marquis de Sade and Histoire d’O are true... by Liara Roux
Conversations Nicolas Cage and John Carpenter are cinema’s most studious eccentrics ...brothers’ 1987 masterpiece Raising Arizona, the romantic comedy Moonstruck that same year, and the Reaganomics satire Vampire’s Kiss in 1989. He won Best Actor at... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Maxwell Alexandre transposes familial realities into a labyrinthian extension of home ...in the air with fishing wire and black binder clips. The 10.5-foot-high, paper-bordered corridors create a labyrinth that viewers must navigate as they come face-to-face... by Yuki Xu
Above the Fold Daytripping: The queer rave fulfills the promise of family that Thanksgiving can’t ...a broad swath of the country—that we’re not welcome at what was once considered home. And then—for those of us whose version of family has... by McKenzie Wark
Above the Fold Saint Laurent revisits ‘Sex,’ Madonna’s seminal text on all things desire ...follows is a shockingly candid survey of sexual expression—especially coming from an artist with massive mainstream appeal—nearly a decade prior to the turn of the... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Overheard at the launch of fashion personality Katie Grand’s ‘Tears & Tearsheets’ ...intensive career as a creative director and pioneer of fashion journalism, which finds physical form in her latest project Tears & Tearsheets. It is a... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold The art of activism, through the voice of Nan Goldin ...of that same community, 40 years later, they were labeled “drag queens.” Nowadays, many people who were previously considered “drag queens” identify as transgender. In... by Conor Williams
Above the Fold Isaac Powell finds a stage on-screen in ‘AHS: NYC’ The actor’s latest role investigates past horrors inflicted on the queer community in the same city that offered him solace... by Madeleine Beck
Above the Fold For Weyes Blood, fantasy is a form of survival ...independent label Mexican Summer, she put out two albums—The Innocents (2014) and Front Row Seat to Earth (2016)—before releasing her latest studio album, Titanic Rising... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold The crumbling mythology of the Ivy League The mythology of the Ivy League has long endured, its promise propping up officious resumés, alleged political competence, and country club conversations (along with some... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Bad Words: Is latex the vanguard of kink? ...contest winner might simply be called ‘New York Rubber’ on their sash.” (New York doesn’t currently have a contest, which is why Marnen used that... by Alexander Cheves
Above the Fold Julia Weist’s ‘Governing Body’ questions what we deem indecent in the scope of mainstream cinema ...artist Julia Weist, titled Governing Body. According to the Motion Picture Association, it is unsuitable for public viewing. Governing Body—created in collaboration with Archive Films—is... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Iceage shares the archive of their sonic evolution The Danish people—like the pastry—elicit something spiraling, steaming, and sugar-crusted. Perhaps this association is best exemplified by Copanhagen’s Iceage, whose discography follows a corkscrew pattern,... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Photographer Oliver Eglin reevaluates the voyeuristic legacy of bullfighting ...grounds of photographer Oliver Eglin’s latest series, Et In Arcadia Ego, a pensive portfolio that explores spectatorship and the prevalence of violence in history. The... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold Jack Davison investigates the collective unconscious ...that can hold my gaze are the ones I come back to most. Jack Davison’s latest exhibition, Photographic Etchings is on view through November 12... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Andy Harman recycles the detritus from the myth of fashion In his latest exhibition, the set designer and sculptor plays with the conflict between the familiar and the peculiar... by Yuki Xu
Above the Fold Caleb Landry Jones handpicks his favorite works of classical literature ...in the wake of the release of his latest album, Gadzooks Vol. 2. Our conversation began with books by The Greats—Hemingway, Emerson, Steinbeck—the canons of... by Razzi Schlosser
Above the Fold Ariel Goldberg reveals the invisible history of queer community In today’s image-saturated society, the power of photography—its ability to capture culture and history—often slips through the cracks. The latest exhibition from writer, curator, and... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold The Beths unite dark lyrics with upbeat pop in ‘Expert In A Dying Field’ ...that I was brave enough to dive in / But I never have been and never will be / I’m coming in hot then freezing... by Madeleine Beck
Above the Fold The sound of Halloween, according to The Dare ...to romanticize the feeling of spiraling into your own inner savagery, it’s the Brooklyn-based DJ, whose latest single “Girls” has been heralded as an anthem... by Razzi Schlosser
Above the Fold Are complaints about unoriginality in film unoriginal? ...Good and Evil is a transparent Harry Potter knockoff. Halloween Ends is the latest in a horror franchise that has been staggering forward with little... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...and high-waisted pants. Three: Quality over quantity. Many of my friends who complain they have nothing to wear will buy massive hauls off Shein, then... by Liara Roux
Above the Fold What’s next for pro skater Carlisle Aikens? ...living in LA, Aikens has navigated each new city with a strong commitment to community. “I’ve met so many of my friends that I consider... by Syd Walker
Above the Fold La Femme defies expectations on ‘Teatro Lucido’ ...times, the band’s many references—Spaghetti Western, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Rosalia, Woody Allen—force listeners to ask themselves if they are in on the joke. That the art... by Tani Levitt
Above the Fold Indie sleaze gets the cinematic treatment in the new documentary, ‘Meet Me In the Bathroom’ ...I remember thinking, ‘I’ll have a quick scan,’ then finding out three hours had passed when I looked at the time on my laptop. It... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold Okay Kaya’s booklist is an ode to brevity ...of her imagined realities. It was conceived from a series of peculiar questions: What if you’re tree-juice? How far along the stem do you have... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Halloween films for lovers of arthouse horror, and the best snacks to pair them with ...and macabre masks. Halloween is approaching, and as you know, one of the best ways to invigorate yourself with the spirit of All Hallow’s Eve... by Diego Sacramento
Above the Fold Inside the sixth FotoFocus biennial, as told by an art world outsider ...around through images, groups, zines, and fliers, and a digitized version of photographer Joan E. Biren’s The Dyke Show. This visual community was built solely... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold A morning with six-piece indie pop collective MICHELLE The group joins Document to unpack their process, origin story, and the inspiration behind their latest singles... by Jeremy Steinberger
Above the Fold Noel de Lesseps makes a practice of play The latest exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Noel de Lesseps, The End, presented an inventive approach to imagined landscapes while referencing his hometown, Long Island’s East... by Syd Walker
Above the Fold 1984 or 2022? An Orwellian interpretation of ‘Stars At Noon’ The latest film by French director Claire Denis doesn’t describe a dystopia to come, but one which has already settled in to stay... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Coco & Clair Clair is for the girls ...and invited the duo to open for their latest tour. Five years after the Posh release, Coco & Clair Clair are releasing their long-awaited sophomore... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold Independent porn director Erika Lust invites you to reprogram your desires ...all ask ourselves: If you’re using a service for free, why are you not paying for it?” Lust says. “With big porn, as with free... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold A beginner’s guide to Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux, from her most decorated titles to lesser-known gems ...pre-Veil Act France. Happening was also the source material for Audrey Diwan’s 2021 film of the same name, which won the Golden Lion at the... by Tia Glista
Above the Fold Sophia Giovannitti is not your muse On September 24, I ventured downtown to the off-site opening of conceptual artist Sophia Giovannitti’s latest exhibition, Study 4: Collateral. Finding Giovannitti wasn’t easy. I... by Razzi Schlosser