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Above the Fold Inside Intima, the rave leading Brooklyn’s nightlife renaissance Bushwick is having a nightlife renaissance, where the dolls are becoming Leonardo and Michelangelo. They are throwing the hottest parties and spinning the hottest tracks,... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold ‘Hellraiser’ promises pleasurable pain, but delivers only agony ...box is a bit more complicated than in the first version; it goes through a whole bunch of configurations, each of which requires a blood... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Thirty years later, Sally Potter’s ‘Orlando’ still feels wildly modern ...and marriage. In Potter’s hands, the story of Orlando indulges in a postmodern—even parodic or camp— sensibility, set to the tune of a score that... by Tia Glista Above the Fold Why are we still talking about Jeffrey Dahmer? ...discuss Dahmer’s 17 murders of predominantly Black and Latino men. Just a week and a half ago, Netflix released Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story—the latest... by JoliAmour DuBose-Morris Above the Fold Ian Strange casts the suburban home in a new light ...I find it reminiscent of the Stranger Things intro. His latest work Penumbra elicits the same sentiment, but without the music. Commissioned by Kevin Moore... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold Alvvays returns home in ‘Blue Rev’ To come of age in the 2010s was to know Alvvays; among other things, the indie pop band soundtracked scenes of me laying on my... by Madeleine Beck Above the Fold The tempo of cinema, according to ‘TÁR’ composer Hildur Guðnadóttir ...the storyline, as we follow a fictional character—revered composer Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett)—in the weeks leading up to her completion of the fifth Gustav Mahler... by Razzi Schlosser Above the Fold Louis Vuitton’s latest collection is a spectacle of proportion ...the touchpoint for Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest collection—at least in terms of proportions. The set felt like a carnival, many showgoers noted, and the clothing was... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold A rundown of mesmerizing runway moments, from McQueen’s Kate Moss hologram to Coperni’s spray-on dress ...latest presentation to the visionary shows that preceded it. Coperni Spring/Summer 2023 Taking after its namesake, the Renaissance mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the Parisian... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Remembering Issey Miyake, the designer who walked between worlds ...a competition at Bunka College after he graduated from Tama Art University in Tokyo. Although Miyake didn’t win any prizes, he wasn’t deterred from pursuing... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Jonathan Anderson subverts expectations with an open, anthurium-shaped heart ...to Anderson, he was never trying to be outwardly controversial—he’s just emotional, and quite compulsive about achieving his goals. “I think you need struggle,” he... by Yuki Xu Above the Fold Durability and desire intertwine in the latest collection from Hermès ...high heels, and longevity is understood on a months-long scale. Creative Director Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski casts the house’s latest presentation under that light, offering a sense... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show was provocative—does that make it art? ...models battling artificial snow and wind; originally cast as a commentary on climate change, it gained new meaning in the context of the developing war... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Rick Owens reasserts the codes that earned him a cult following Document captures the designer’s best-dressed fans outside the label’s Spring/Summer 2023 presentation... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Inside FORMAT, the festival bringing cyborgs and sex therapy to the Ozarks ...repeated by countless musicians over the next couple of days. The first festival of its kind to be held in Bentonville, FORMAT is the latest... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold For Spring/Summer 2023, Dior subverts garments of power ...Medici—the French queen, known for her sartorial influence—as her latest muse. “The idea was to play with this reference, and how much fashion and power... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Saint Laurent reimagines its motifs, and the art that informed them ...swathed in a tube of violet fabric. It was a visualization of the essence of grief—the tension in the elastic jersey represented a struggle, however... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold Christmas and Campari: An outsider’s first foray into the Venice Film Festival ...Blanchett pulled up to the carpet in a Lexus following the screening of Tár, directed by Todd Field. It’s a story of a famous composer:... by Lee Phillips Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...been seeing therapists for years now—not for that aforementioned problem—but we nonetheless touched something. It took me nine years to realize that I had been... by Liara Roux Above the Fold Who tf is Alex G? ...watching the latest season of The Bachelorette. Madison: Your vocals often feature a lot of autotune, pitching up, and extreme straining. Is there a reason... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold Dr. Noki on rule-breaking, ’90s Shoreditch, and the rave uniform ...London fashion scene. His latest show was a testament to that: NOKI’s audience resembled concert-goers more than the typical Fashion Week crowd. Multiple soundtracks played... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Shea Couleé and Sudan Archives are their own storytellers ...continues to push herself creatively without heeding to established norms. Such steps have seen the Indiana-born performer pursue drag (despite a conservative upbringing), publicly come... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ claims to take aim at abusers, but Marilyn winds up in the crosshairs “I was wriggling to get out of my seat,” whispered a woman outside the theater at the 79th Venice Film Festival. We were both coming... by Lee Phillips Above the Fold At London Fashion Week, JW Anderson plays the game of life ...to incite his surrealist approach to design. His latest collection for JW Anderson presented itself like a musical fugue: incorporating two “voices” that are counter-subjects... by Razzi Schlosser Above the Fold With seductive stares and smeared red pouts, Dilara Findikoglu’s latest presentation merges fantasy and classicism ...Turkish-British designer is known for her exquisite Victorian bodices, dramatically layered ruffles, and fully-embellished garments. She’s the Gothic-Renaissance princess we’ve all desperately been waiting for,... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold For artist Keegan Monaghan, empathy needs no context “Sidewalk, grate, outlet, floor,” begins a statement from James Fuentes Gallery, home to artist Keegan Monaghan’s latest exhibition, Indicator. “A subject so tightly cropped it... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold For Snail Mail, vulnerability is a double-edged sword ...only hobby where I’m really and truly free, because I’ll just sit there all day long. Shirt by Louis Vuitton. Jacket by Comme des Garçons.... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold In Sierra Pettengill’s new documentary ‘Riotsville, U.S.A.,’ a fake town reveals real problems ...book Ugly Freedoms (2022), American Studies scholar Elisabeth R. Anker argues that instances of state-sanctioned violence in US history are not simply ‘misapplications’ of freedom,... by Tia Glista Above the Fold Willy Chavarria takes New York Fashion Week to church ...talents and such dark souls. I am a big believer in freestyle creativity, and these works are a gorgeous example of creatives coming together and... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold At the Heaven by Marc Jacobs party, influencers and pseudo-celebrities chose love over ego ...venue, an ensemble of models sporting the brand’s latest, and an array of editors, influencers, and celebrity appearances, it’s hard to unblur the lines between... by Tiana Randall Above the Fold Charles Atlas’s ‘The Mathematics of Consciousness’ lives in the brain of the artist ...Atlas’s projection “toggles between numerical fantasies, dance sequences, abstract compositions, scientific ruminations, and internet memes.” These images, composed of archival and new material, flicker across... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Raul Lopez is a storyteller, and Luar is his diary ...his family, his religion, queer identity. From its inception to this day, his body of work has stayed a testament to a highly-specific yet familiar... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Whitney’s pain is our pleasure ...rapper. “When people come over and like Whitney, I love it, but don’t come to me asking if I’m Logic. This is me putting everyone... by Madeleine Beck Above the Fold The essence of Marni, according to its show’s best-dressed attendees On Monday evening’s presentation, Marni brought vivid colors and rigorous graphics to new heights—or depths, so to speak. Accompanied by a live orchestra and compounded... by Razzi Schlosser Above the Fold In ‘Bliss Montage,’ Ling Ma falls out of narrative and into stasis ...way out of existence, is perhaps the most iconic example. Like Bartleby’s protest, literary fiction can sometimes feel like a sit-down strike with no demands.... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold From nostalgic ballads to seductive funk, Sudan Archives finds her range on ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ ...latest record, Natural Brown Prom Queen, sees Parks’s fully-realized potential, with lively anthems for the girlies. At 19, Parks moved to Los Angeles, where she... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold A decolonized art world can’t be built on diversity alone ...By working within the bounds of ‘representation,’ we are always working against it—in confronting dominant culture’s understanding of an identity, it’s further complicated. Identity is... by Priya Gandhi Above the Fold It’s dream or die for Disco Tehran ...nightlife, hosting roughly 16 cinemas and numerous discotheques and cafes. These cinemas aired new art and new Hollywood films, thanks in part to many Iranians... by Elizabeth Stewart Above the Fold Lucas Ossendrijver’s new collection for Theory is inspired by the movement of New York ...Ossendrijver, whose name was once synonymous with Lanvin menswear, recently announced his latest design directions—a collection with Theory Project which will premiere on September 7... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Tatiana Hazel’s songs for seeking solace in the unknown ...am I,” opens Tatiana Hazel’s latest single, “Talk.” Grungy and quick-paced, it’s the Chicago-born, LA-based, Mexican-American artist’s first release in over a year. She’s been... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold From porn to pop, Chloe Cherry is living the new American Dream ...Vack’s www.RachelOrmont.com, further cementing her dominance in pop culture. The film, which has been described as a “psychedelic technosatire about growing up in captivity,” sees... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Artemis I will carry American values to space—capitalism, ‘diversity,’ and colonialism included ...NASA’s Space Launch System named its new test flight spaceship after her, 53 years after the successful launch of Apollo 11. Artemis I—attached to the... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold A definitive guide to Chicago house, according to legendary DJ Chip E. ...mine. This song really is a Chicago record. There are few records, like this one, that have really passed the test of time. You can... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Tamtam soundtracks the hunt for inspiration Tamtam wrote “INSAK” with the universal in mind. Her latest single explores the relationship between two quintessentially human experiences: lost love and time. Saudi-born and... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold From classic tracks to raunch and romance, legendary producer Ron Carroll shares his guide to house music ...command over essentially all spheres of the music industry: songwriting, production, remixing, DJing. With roots in church choir, he’s also a talented vocalist—the reason for... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Gerald Clayton and Kris Bowers are fostering the next generation of jazz ...leap forward in the arena of music supervision and composition. Bowers also has a long history with the festival, having competed at Monterey’s 2004, 2005,... by Kevin L. Clark Above the Fold Does the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll owe it all to Black culture? ...thing more powerful than skill is hatred. Now, this film comes out—the latest interpretation of Elvis’s rise and fall. Austin Butler’s performance as the singer... by JoliAmour DuBose-Morris Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...you. Good luck! Love, Liara Send your questions for Liara to advice@documentjournal.com to have them answered in the next column. They can also be found... by Liara Roux
Above the Fold Inside Intima, the rave leading Brooklyn’s nightlife renaissance Bushwick is having a nightlife renaissance, where the dolls are becoming Leonardo and Michelangelo. They are throwing the hottest parties and spinning the hottest tracks,... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold ‘Hellraiser’ promises pleasurable pain, but delivers only agony ...box is a bit more complicated than in the first version; it goes through a whole bunch of configurations, each of which requires a blood... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Thirty years later, Sally Potter’s ‘Orlando’ still feels wildly modern ...and marriage. In Potter’s hands, the story of Orlando indulges in a postmodern—even parodic or camp— sensibility, set to the tune of a score that... by Tia Glista
Above the Fold Why are we still talking about Jeffrey Dahmer? ...discuss Dahmer’s 17 murders of predominantly Black and Latino men. Just a week and a half ago, Netflix released Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story—the latest... by JoliAmour DuBose-Morris
Above the Fold Ian Strange casts the suburban home in a new light ...I find it reminiscent of the Stranger Things intro. His latest work Penumbra elicits the same sentiment, but without the music. Commissioned by Kevin Moore... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold Alvvays returns home in ‘Blue Rev’ To come of age in the 2010s was to know Alvvays; among other things, the indie pop band soundtracked scenes of me laying on my... by Madeleine Beck
Above the Fold The tempo of cinema, according to ‘TÁR’ composer Hildur Guðnadóttir ...the storyline, as we follow a fictional character—revered composer Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett)—in the weeks leading up to her completion of the fifth Gustav Mahler... by Razzi Schlosser
Above the Fold Louis Vuitton’s latest collection is a spectacle of proportion ...the touchpoint for Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest collection—at least in terms of proportions. The set felt like a carnival, many showgoers noted, and the clothing was... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold A rundown of mesmerizing runway moments, from McQueen’s Kate Moss hologram to Coperni’s spray-on dress ...latest presentation to the visionary shows that preceded it. Coperni Spring/Summer 2023 Taking after its namesake, the Renaissance mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the Parisian... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Remembering Issey Miyake, the designer who walked between worlds ...a competition at Bunka College after he graduated from Tama Art University in Tokyo. Although Miyake didn’t win any prizes, he wasn’t deterred from pursuing... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Jonathan Anderson subverts expectations with an open, anthurium-shaped heart ...to Anderson, he was never trying to be outwardly controversial—he’s just emotional, and quite compulsive about achieving his goals. “I think you need struggle,” he... by Yuki Xu
Above the Fold Durability and desire intertwine in the latest collection from Hermès ...high heels, and longevity is understood on a months-long scale. Creative Director Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski casts the house’s latest presentation under that light, offering a sense... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show was provocative—does that make it art? ...models battling artificial snow and wind; originally cast as a commentary on climate change, it gained new meaning in the context of the developing war... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Rick Owens reasserts the codes that earned him a cult following Document captures the designer’s best-dressed fans outside the label’s Spring/Summer 2023 presentation... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Inside FORMAT, the festival bringing cyborgs and sex therapy to the Ozarks ...repeated by countless musicians over the next couple of days. The first festival of its kind to be held in Bentonville, FORMAT is the latest... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold For Spring/Summer 2023, Dior subverts garments of power ...Medici—the French queen, known for her sartorial influence—as her latest muse. “The idea was to play with this reference, and how much fashion and power... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Saint Laurent reimagines its motifs, and the art that informed them ...swathed in a tube of violet fabric. It was a visualization of the essence of grief—the tension in the elastic jersey represented a struggle, however... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold Christmas and Campari: An outsider’s first foray into the Venice Film Festival ...Blanchett pulled up to the carpet in a Lexus following the screening of Tár, directed by Todd Field. It’s a story of a famous composer:... by Lee Phillips
Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...been seeing therapists for years now—not for that aforementioned problem—but we nonetheless touched something. It took me nine years to realize that I had been... by Liara Roux
Above the Fold Who tf is Alex G? ...watching the latest season of The Bachelorette. Madison: Your vocals often feature a lot of autotune, pitching up, and extreme straining. Is there a reason... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold Dr. Noki on rule-breaking, ’90s Shoreditch, and the rave uniform ...London fashion scene. His latest show was a testament to that: NOKI’s audience resembled concert-goers more than the typical Fashion Week crowd. Multiple soundtracks played... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Shea Couleé and Sudan Archives are their own storytellers ...continues to push herself creatively without heeding to established norms. Such steps have seen the Indiana-born performer pursue drag (despite a conservative upbringing), publicly come... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ claims to take aim at abusers, but Marilyn winds up in the crosshairs “I was wriggling to get out of my seat,” whispered a woman outside the theater at the 79th Venice Film Festival. We were both coming... by Lee Phillips
Above the Fold At London Fashion Week, JW Anderson plays the game of life ...to incite his surrealist approach to design. His latest collection for JW Anderson presented itself like a musical fugue: incorporating two “voices” that are counter-subjects... by Razzi Schlosser
Above the Fold With seductive stares and smeared red pouts, Dilara Findikoglu’s latest presentation merges fantasy and classicism ...Turkish-British designer is known for her exquisite Victorian bodices, dramatically layered ruffles, and fully-embellished garments. She’s the Gothic-Renaissance princess we’ve all desperately been waiting for,... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold For artist Keegan Monaghan, empathy needs no context “Sidewalk, grate, outlet, floor,” begins a statement from James Fuentes Gallery, home to artist Keegan Monaghan’s latest exhibition, Indicator. “A subject so tightly cropped it... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold For Snail Mail, vulnerability is a double-edged sword ...only hobby where I’m really and truly free, because I’ll just sit there all day long. Shirt by Louis Vuitton. Jacket by Comme des Garçons.... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold In Sierra Pettengill’s new documentary ‘Riotsville, U.S.A.,’ a fake town reveals real problems ...book Ugly Freedoms (2022), American Studies scholar Elisabeth R. Anker argues that instances of state-sanctioned violence in US history are not simply ‘misapplications’ of freedom,... by Tia Glista
Above the Fold Willy Chavarria takes New York Fashion Week to church ...talents and such dark souls. I am a big believer in freestyle creativity, and these works are a gorgeous example of creatives coming together and... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold At the Heaven by Marc Jacobs party, influencers and pseudo-celebrities chose love over ego ...venue, an ensemble of models sporting the brand’s latest, and an array of editors, influencers, and celebrity appearances, it’s hard to unblur the lines between... by Tiana Randall
Above the Fold Charles Atlas’s ‘The Mathematics of Consciousness’ lives in the brain of the artist ...Atlas’s projection “toggles between numerical fantasies, dance sequences, abstract compositions, scientific ruminations, and internet memes.” These images, composed of archival and new material, flicker across... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Raul Lopez is a storyteller, and Luar is his diary ...his family, his religion, queer identity. From its inception to this day, his body of work has stayed a testament to a highly-specific yet familiar... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Whitney’s pain is our pleasure ...rapper. “When people come over and like Whitney, I love it, but don’t come to me asking if I’m Logic. This is me putting everyone... by Madeleine Beck
Above the Fold The essence of Marni, according to its show’s best-dressed attendees On Monday evening’s presentation, Marni brought vivid colors and rigorous graphics to new heights—or depths, so to speak. Accompanied by a live orchestra and compounded... by Razzi Schlosser
Above the Fold In ‘Bliss Montage,’ Ling Ma falls out of narrative and into stasis ...way out of existence, is perhaps the most iconic example. Like Bartleby’s protest, literary fiction can sometimes feel like a sit-down strike with no demands.... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold From nostalgic ballads to seductive funk, Sudan Archives finds her range on ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ ...latest record, Natural Brown Prom Queen, sees Parks’s fully-realized potential, with lively anthems for the girlies. At 19, Parks moved to Los Angeles, where she... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold A decolonized art world can’t be built on diversity alone ...By working within the bounds of ‘representation,’ we are always working against it—in confronting dominant culture’s understanding of an identity, it’s further complicated. Identity is... by Priya Gandhi
Above the Fold It’s dream or die for Disco Tehran ...nightlife, hosting roughly 16 cinemas and numerous discotheques and cafes. These cinemas aired new art and new Hollywood films, thanks in part to many Iranians... by Elizabeth Stewart
Above the Fold Lucas Ossendrijver’s new collection for Theory is inspired by the movement of New York ...Ossendrijver, whose name was once synonymous with Lanvin menswear, recently announced his latest design directions—a collection with Theory Project which will premiere on September 7... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Tatiana Hazel’s songs for seeking solace in the unknown ...am I,” opens Tatiana Hazel’s latest single, “Talk.” Grungy and quick-paced, it’s the Chicago-born, LA-based, Mexican-American artist’s first release in over a year. She’s been... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold From porn to pop, Chloe Cherry is living the new American Dream ...Vack’s www.RachelOrmont.com, further cementing her dominance in pop culture. The film, which has been described as a “psychedelic technosatire about growing up in captivity,” sees... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Artemis I will carry American values to space—capitalism, ‘diversity,’ and colonialism included ...NASA’s Space Launch System named its new test flight spaceship after her, 53 years after the successful launch of Apollo 11. Artemis I—attached to the... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold A definitive guide to Chicago house, according to legendary DJ Chip E. ...mine. This song really is a Chicago record. There are few records, like this one, that have really passed the test of time. You can... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Tamtam soundtracks the hunt for inspiration Tamtam wrote “INSAK” with the universal in mind. Her latest single explores the relationship between two quintessentially human experiences: lost love and time. Saudi-born and... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold From classic tracks to raunch and romance, legendary producer Ron Carroll shares his guide to house music ...command over essentially all spheres of the music industry: songwriting, production, remixing, DJing. With roots in church choir, he’s also a talented vocalist—the reason for... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Gerald Clayton and Kris Bowers are fostering the next generation of jazz ...leap forward in the arena of music supervision and composition. Bowers also has a long history with the festival, having competed at Monterey’s 2004, 2005,... by Kevin L. Clark
Above the Fold Does the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll owe it all to Black culture? ...thing more powerful than skill is hatred. Now, this film comes out—the latest interpretation of Elvis’s rise and fall. Austin Butler’s performance as the singer... by JoliAmour DuBose-Morris
Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...you. Good luck! Love, Liara Send your questions for Liara to advice@documentjournal.com to have them answered in the next column. They can also be found... by Liara Roux