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Above the Fold 4 artists comment on Bill Saylor’s primordial, uncanny allure ...fauna. His latest exhibition, Neptune’s Machine, is on view at Magenta Plains through October 23, the same date the catalog for the show will be... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Assata Shakur to Ta-Nehisi Coates: Talib Kweli’s 5-step literary guide to overcoming adversity ...its doors in the early 2000s, and now it exists online as an e-commerce site at kweliclub.com. Kweli resurrected Nkiru Books as a pop-up during... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Party polaroids of Tyga, Pat Tracey, and Kelsey Lu’s blue eyebrows at the Lanvin Soho opening ...years since opening their first boutique in the city. Their latest retail space is unlike anything prior: light, mirror-filled, and in a dialoguing dance with... by Jordan Aaron Guy Above the Fold Hélène Selam Kleih on the birth of ‘HIM + HIS’ and the importance of a communal approach to mental health ...project with serves as a reminder of the wonders that can spring forth when steadfastly committed to community, even in the midst of our most... by Allie Monck Above the Fold This radical psychology album is the sleeper hit of 2019 Revolution on wax? Music and politics have been inextricably linked since long before Trump announced his presidential campaign while descending a gold escalator to Neil... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold The Sugarcubes’ Sigtryggur Baldursson talks to Robert Smith-favorite Kælan Mikla about Iceland’s anti-genre ethos ...a moneymaker for the label [Bad Taste], because the label was sort of an artist organization, we wanted to be able to release poetry and... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold The Rapture’s Luke Jenner and DJ Justine D. look 20 years back at the last era of ‘underdog New York’ ...being spread far and wide. New York in the 00s was a crossroads between two realms: the past and the future squaring off against one... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold The exhibition in Tulum inviting viewers to see, smell, and fight the effects of pollution ...fully aware of Sargassum’s threat on the area, so they conceived of Alliga—derived from the Latin term alligare, “an invitation to connect, engage and commit... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Black market blues: how illegal denim became a Ukrainian streetwear staple ...jeans—as one of the best examples of sustainable denim lines in Ukraine. Ksenia Schnaider might be the most popular label out of Kiev, stocked at... by Kristen Bateman At Large What it’s like to earn a Master’s degree in the basement of an Amsterdam nightclub ...appear to be missing. Completely deleted. University of the Underground students Luke Rideout and Ryan Eyckholt. One of these scenarios is an Experience. It’s an... by Bella Bathurst Above the Fold Bang, bang: the contemporary politics of violence on screen ...a complicated, multilayered examination of privilege in which violence against women, racism, and colonialism are held up to the light. Kent’s film is hard to... by Tia Glista Above the Fold DIIV has a song for all your deepest fears—but still finds something to root for ...platform [for] it, to try to de-stigmatize addiction and draw attention to how common it is. Colin—And this is the best possible outcome of all... by Kaylee Warren Conversations ‘We’re facing a societal collapse’: Extinction Rebellion’s Roger Hallam speaks to ACT UP’s Peter Staley about disrupting the world in order to save it ...But I don’t actually think it’s complicated. You’ve just got to cause a lot of shit and be absolutely courageous and absolutely clear that you’re... by Elizabeth Rush Above the Fold Sibylle vs. Twen, a Cold War-era fashion bible for each side of the Berlin Wall ...the latest issues of their style bibles. Beautiful models posed on alluring covers, bold in color and contrast. Despite speaking to the same demographic in... by Cassidy George Above the Fold An afternoon in New Haven with Tschabalala Self, the artist with Louis Vuitton and Pilar Corrias at her feet ...legs with their ass cheeks in the air wearing papier-mâché boots. Self’s subjects comment on the way the black female body is racialized, gendered, and... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Givenchy was a Miranda Hobbes-approved tribute to ’90s New York ...like a moment of release—as if the androgynous beauty from last year had finally come to complete self-realization and could freely navigate both themselves and... by Agnes Bae Above the Fold Brockhampton’s Kevin Abstract heralds a new era of digital intimacy ...on an early version of fan forum KanyeToThe.com, which today hosts thousands of followers discussing West’s work. At age 14, Simpson felt driven to post... by Trey Strange Above the Fold ‘Together Alone’: A model-turned-filmmaker’s personal journey behind the BS façade of ‘perfection’ ...energy. Talented, intelligent, successful individuals who didn’t fit the stereotype. This, I believe, makes for a large, forgotten demographic when we discuss issues that come... by Dorith Mous Above the Fold Meet the fragrance scientist behind Balenciaga’s blood-and-money scent ...creative director Demna Gvasalia tapped Tolaas to create four scents for the label’s Spring/Summer 2020 fashion show on September 29 in Paris. The theme of... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold From Berghain to Tate Modern, Pan Daijing heralds the incendiary future of opera ...to start rehearsals for her latest creation, Tissues—her fourth operatic incarnation. “It’s music composed for opera singers,” she explains. “Wagner talked about opera as a... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Hermès’s modern homage to the Parisian artisan ...was her latest and most succinct collection since she has taken the helm at the brand. The SS20 collection was a new take on tradition—apron... by Agnes Bae Above the Fold A politician, a scientist, and an architect walk into the Guggenheim. Here’s what they discussed ...a creative way, it will include people. They’ll say, ‘This is my future, this is the future of my children.’ This is a way to... by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold Craig McDean’s latest book ‘Manual’ is an elegant collision of muscle cars and femme fashion ...explore the people, culture, and especially, the hot rods that constitute drag car racing. Now 20 years later, McDean has followed-up with Manual, combining his... by Jordan Aaron Guy Above the Fold Torkwase Dyson tells the history of black liberation through cartographic art ...swimming and being free, playing, thinking, communing and gathering around this raft. A white Chicagoan girl comes by and starts throwing rocks at them; they’re... by Monique Long Above the Fold Self-guided walk or all-night rager? Alana O’Herlihy’s playlist is a ‘choose your own adventure’ ...up as Jack Nicholson’s ‘The Joker’ or a variety of characters invented by O’Herlihy, the fantasy of her portraits opens opportunities to delve into questions... by Clara Malley Above the Fold James Murphy revives a golden era of NYC nightlife at The Kitchen ...and ran through a voice-to-text software, and used in Sprang’s live performances. Conversations with Poets begins October 4th, and performances begin October 17th. Tickets are... by Lauren Tischler Above the Fold Amazonian indigenous communities are the rainforest’s last, best hope ...empowerment of indigenous communities was the central focus on Tuesday, at the Rainforest Foundation conference, “Scaling up effective community-driven solutions to protect the rainforest and... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Mark Leckey on ‘Fiorucci,’ folklore, and finding language for working-class stories ...culture, that propeled the artist to cult status 20 years ago. Explaining the vision in his head for the latest work, which at the time... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Maria Grazia Chiuri celebrates an unsung feminist hero, Christian Dior’s own sister An under-appreciated and little known figure in Dior history, Catherine Dior, Christian Dior’s sister, was an instrumental inspiration for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest SS20 collection,... by Agnes Bae Above the Fold Etro’s first-class hot air balloon ticket to Bohemian cool-girl wonderland With a rustic venue, iconic patterns, and gauzy fabrics, Etro’s free-spirited, earthy vibe met sophistication this Milan Fashion Week. Set in a courtyard warmed by... by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold Salvatore Ferragamo imagines an Italian summer spent al fresco ...Andrew reinvented the classic style to present a refreshing spring version he calls the Viva. Newly appointed vision and a commitment to maintaining the foundations... by Rachel Cheung At Large Their lands, our future: the indigenous frontline defenders of the Amazon “There still feels like there is an imperialistic attitude when it comes to climate change, countries in the global north—the G7 for example—coming up with... by Daegan Miller Above the Fold Maid in Manhattan? Honey, its made by Versace Donatella Versace’s Spring 2020 show in Milan opened with model Anita Pozzo in the label’s classic uniform: a black business suit with gold chain accents,... by Hannah Miller Above the Fold Nike’s Jay Paavonpera is still inspired by his New Yorker rejection letter Boston-born and Brooklyn-based, Jay Paavonpera has dived into a plethora of creative pursuits. Formerly the Head of Communications at Dior, Paavonpera now divides his time... by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold Matty Bovan’s floral print-filled, visually distorted dystopia ...the surreal, lens-like masks which distorted models’ faces. These large rectangular shields were the result of a collaboration with British milliner Stephen Jones, prompting questions... by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold Iggy Pop’s recipe for optimism: death, zombies, and Frank Sinatra ...a life “Free of criticism, free of manners and bores.” His final lines of the album: “I’m sick and it’s all your fault / and... by Hannah Miller Above the Fold Jil Sander investigates the high art of the puffer coat Jil Sander’s latest endeavor comes in the form of an experimental boutique-slash-gallery space located in Milan’s Via Sant’Andrea. The minimalist pop-up space from Creative Directors... by Lauren Tischler Above the Fold Girl Skin brings lemon-pop Americana to Canal Street ...ever risks sounding insincere. I’m curious what kind of personal questions and experiences have been shaping your music? Sid—Well, I would say for this first... by Jordan Aaron Guy Above the Fold KidSuper’s radical democratization of fashion week ...in fashion that Colm has begun to upend in his latest project. KidSuper has now taken its cult following to the forefront of New York... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Chula the clown’s hysterical path to self-discovery ...of belonging or coming home. Maybe it comes from when I was a child and with no intention I made my family laugh, and seeing... by Sara Radin Above the Fold Watch Burberry Spring/Summer 2020 live from London Tune in here at 12pm E.S.T. for Riccardo Tisci’s latest collection straight from London Fashion Week.... by Document Journal Above the Fold Kyle Richard’s fashion show was….amazing ...Simpson’s best friend and originally rose to fame as a witness in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, is a Real Housewives legend, a lynchpin for... by Jocelyn Silver Above the Fold The secret world of images not meant for human eyes ...it a huge influx of free data, with everything from public mugshots to Myspace pictures becoming available for use without the permission or consent of... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Glaciers and ice caps in Sweden are some of global warming’s first casualties ...manmade”. The latest causality comes from the edge of the arctic circle, where a glacier in the northern part of Sweden has melted away, taking... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold A brief history of protest and counterculture at Tompkins Square Park Over the past couple of decades, Tompkins has fostered a community of skateboarders that religiously frequent the concrete lot on the South Eastern side of... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Pharmakon’s exquisitely brutal noise for our increasingly bleak world ...included the sounds of rasping, hacking, and spitting turned up to an unbearable volume. Her latest album, Devour, on her longtime label Sacred Bones, is... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Gia Coppola and Kelsey Lu turn literary works into art ...Ngbanzo gave artists from across disciplines full creative freedom to develop a visual-literary narrative—enlisting established talents, including Dev Hynes and Gia Coppola, and rising stars,... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Pyer Moss becomes NYFW’s hottest ticket with its message of black liberation ...the neighborhood where Pyer Moss designer and founder Kerby Jean-Raymond grew up—to watch Sister: The Third Collection. The night officially christened Pyer Moss as the... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Gia Kuan, the PR powerhouse behind New York’s fashion renaissance ...started studying law and communications. “After the first year, I didn’t want to do it, so I dropped out of law, and I continued with... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Think different, look the same: How the uniform went from working class symbol to Silicon Valley style code ...have to make as few decisions as possible about anything except how to best serve this community.” In a 2012 interview with Vanity Fair, Barack... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold 4 artists comment on Bill Saylor’s primordial, uncanny allure ...fauna. His latest exhibition, Neptune’s Machine, is on view at Magenta Plains through October 23, the same date the catalog for the show will be... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Assata Shakur to Ta-Nehisi Coates: Talib Kweli’s 5-step literary guide to overcoming adversity ...its doors in the early 2000s, and now it exists online as an e-commerce site at kweliclub.com. Kweli resurrected Nkiru Books as a pop-up during... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Party polaroids of Tyga, Pat Tracey, and Kelsey Lu’s blue eyebrows at the Lanvin Soho opening ...years since opening their first boutique in the city. Their latest retail space is unlike anything prior: light, mirror-filled, and in a dialoguing dance with... by Jordan Aaron Guy
Above the Fold Hélène Selam Kleih on the birth of ‘HIM + HIS’ and the importance of a communal approach to mental health ...project with serves as a reminder of the wonders that can spring forth when steadfastly committed to community, even in the midst of our most... by Allie Monck
Above the Fold This radical psychology album is the sleeper hit of 2019 Revolution on wax? Music and politics have been inextricably linked since long before Trump announced his presidential campaign while descending a gold escalator to Neil... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold The Sugarcubes’ Sigtryggur Baldursson talks to Robert Smith-favorite Kælan Mikla about Iceland’s anti-genre ethos ...a moneymaker for the label [Bad Taste], because the label was sort of an artist organization, we wanted to be able to release poetry and... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold The Rapture’s Luke Jenner and DJ Justine D. look 20 years back at the last era of ‘underdog New York’ ...being spread far and wide. New York in the 00s was a crossroads between two realms: the past and the future squaring off against one... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold The exhibition in Tulum inviting viewers to see, smell, and fight the effects of pollution ...fully aware of Sargassum’s threat on the area, so they conceived of Alliga—derived from the Latin term alligare, “an invitation to connect, engage and commit... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Black market blues: how illegal denim became a Ukrainian streetwear staple ...jeans—as one of the best examples of sustainable denim lines in Ukraine. Ksenia Schnaider might be the most popular label out of Kiev, stocked at... by Kristen Bateman
At Large What it’s like to earn a Master’s degree in the basement of an Amsterdam nightclub ...appear to be missing. Completely deleted. University of the Underground students Luke Rideout and Ryan Eyckholt. One of these scenarios is an Experience. It’s an... by Bella Bathurst
Above the Fold Bang, bang: the contemporary politics of violence on screen ...a complicated, multilayered examination of privilege in which violence against women, racism, and colonialism are held up to the light. Kent’s film is hard to... by Tia Glista
Above the Fold DIIV has a song for all your deepest fears—but still finds something to root for ...platform [for] it, to try to de-stigmatize addiction and draw attention to how common it is. Colin—And this is the best possible outcome of all... by Kaylee Warren
Conversations ‘We’re facing a societal collapse’: Extinction Rebellion’s Roger Hallam speaks to ACT UP’s Peter Staley about disrupting the world in order to save it ...But I don’t actually think it’s complicated. You’ve just got to cause a lot of shit and be absolutely courageous and absolutely clear that you’re... by Elizabeth Rush
Above the Fold Sibylle vs. Twen, a Cold War-era fashion bible for each side of the Berlin Wall ...the latest issues of their style bibles. Beautiful models posed on alluring covers, bold in color and contrast. Despite speaking to the same demographic in... by Cassidy George
Above the Fold An afternoon in New Haven with Tschabalala Self, the artist with Louis Vuitton and Pilar Corrias at her feet ...legs with their ass cheeks in the air wearing papier-mâché boots. Self’s subjects comment on the way the black female body is racialized, gendered, and... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Givenchy was a Miranda Hobbes-approved tribute to ’90s New York ...like a moment of release—as if the androgynous beauty from last year had finally come to complete self-realization and could freely navigate both themselves and... by Agnes Bae
Above the Fold Brockhampton’s Kevin Abstract heralds a new era of digital intimacy ...on an early version of fan forum KanyeToThe.com, which today hosts thousands of followers discussing West’s work. At age 14, Simpson felt driven to post... by Trey Strange
Above the Fold ‘Together Alone’: A model-turned-filmmaker’s personal journey behind the BS façade of ‘perfection’ ...energy. Talented, intelligent, successful individuals who didn’t fit the stereotype. This, I believe, makes for a large, forgotten demographic when we discuss issues that come... by Dorith Mous
Above the Fold Meet the fragrance scientist behind Balenciaga’s blood-and-money scent ...creative director Demna Gvasalia tapped Tolaas to create four scents for the label’s Spring/Summer 2020 fashion show on September 29 in Paris. The theme of... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold From Berghain to Tate Modern, Pan Daijing heralds the incendiary future of opera ...to start rehearsals for her latest creation, Tissues—her fourth operatic incarnation. “It’s music composed for opera singers,” she explains. “Wagner talked about opera as a... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Hermès’s modern homage to the Parisian artisan ...was her latest and most succinct collection since she has taken the helm at the brand. The SS20 collection was a new take on tradition—apron... by Agnes Bae
Above the Fold A politician, a scientist, and an architect walk into the Guggenheim. Here’s what they discussed ...a creative way, it will include people. They’ll say, ‘This is my future, this is the future of my children.’ This is a way to... by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold Craig McDean’s latest book ‘Manual’ is an elegant collision of muscle cars and femme fashion ...explore the people, culture, and especially, the hot rods that constitute drag car racing. Now 20 years later, McDean has followed-up with Manual, combining his... by Jordan Aaron Guy
Above the Fold Torkwase Dyson tells the history of black liberation through cartographic art ...swimming and being free, playing, thinking, communing and gathering around this raft. A white Chicagoan girl comes by and starts throwing rocks at them; they’re... by Monique Long
Above the Fold Self-guided walk or all-night rager? Alana O’Herlihy’s playlist is a ‘choose your own adventure’ ...up as Jack Nicholson’s ‘The Joker’ or a variety of characters invented by O’Herlihy, the fantasy of her portraits opens opportunities to delve into questions... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold James Murphy revives a golden era of NYC nightlife at The Kitchen ...and ran through a voice-to-text software, and used in Sprang’s live performances. Conversations with Poets begins October 4th, and performances begin October 17th. Tickets are... by Lauren Tischler
Above the Fold Amazonian indigenous communities are the rainforest’s last, best hope ...empowerment of indigenous communities was the central focus on Tuesday, at the Rainforest Foundation conference, “Scaling up effective community-driven solutions to protect the rainforest and... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Mark Leckey on ‘Fiorucci,’ folklore, and finding language for working-class stories ...culture, that propeled the artist to cult status 20 years ago. Explaining the vision in his head for the latest work, which at the time... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Maria Grazia Chiuri celebrates an unsung feminist hero, Christian Dior’s own sister An under-appreciated and little known figure in Dior history, Catherine Dior, Christian Dior’s sister, was an instrumental inspiration for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest SS20 collection,... by Agnes Bae
Above the Fold Etro’s first-class hot air balloon ticket to Bohemian cool-girl wonderland With a rustic venue, iconic patterns, and gauzy fabrics, Etro’s free-spirited, earthy vibe met sophistication this Milan Fashion Week. Set in a courtyard warmed by... by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold Salvatore Ferragamo imagines an Italian summer spent al fresco ...Andrew reinvented the classic style to present a refreshing spring version he calls the Viva. Newly appointed vision and a commitment to maintaining the foundations... by Rachel Cheung
At Large Their lands, our future: the indigenous frontline defenders of the Amazon “There still feels like there is an imperialistic attitude when it comes to climate change, countries in the global north—the G7 for example—coming up with... by Daegan Miller
Above the Fold Maid in Manhattan? Honey, its made by Versace Donatella Versace’s Spring 2020 show in Milan opened with model Anita Pozzo in the label’s classic uniform: a black business suit with gold chain accents,... by Hannah Miller
Above the Fold Nike’s Jay Paavonpera is still inspired by his New Yorker rejection letter Boston-born and Brooklyn-based, Jay Paavonpera has dived into a plethora of creative pursuits. Formerly the Head of Communications at Dior, Paavonpera now divides his time... by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold Matty Bovan’s floral print-filled, visually distorted dystopia ...the surreal, lens-like masks which distorted models’ faces. These large rectangular shields were the result of a collaboration with British milliner Stephen Jones, prompting questions... by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold Iggy Pop’s recipe for optimism: death, zombies, and Frank Sinatra ...a life “Free of criticism, free of manners and bores.” His final lines of the album: “I’m sick and it’s all your fault / and... by Hannah Miller
Above the Fold Jil Sander investigates the high art of the puffer coat Jil Sander’s latest endeavor comes in the form of an experimental boutique-slash-gallery space located in Milan’s Via Sant’Andrea. The minimalist pop-up space from Creative Directors... by Lauren Tischler
Above the Fold Girl Skin brings lemon-pop Americana to Canal Street ...ever risks sounding insincere. I’m curious what kind of personal questions and experiences have been shaping your music? Sid—Well, I would say for this first... by Jordan Aaron Guy
Above the Fold KidSuper’s radical democratization of fashion week ...in fashion that Colm has begun to upend in his latest project. KidSuper has now taken its cult following to the forefront of New York... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Chula the clown’s hysterical path to self-discovery ...of belonging or coming home. Maybe it comes from when I was a child and with no intention I made my family laugh, and seeing... by Sara Radin
Above the Fold Watch Burberry Spring/Summer 2020 live from London Tune in here at 12pm E.S.T. for Riccardo Tisci’s latest collection straight from London Fashion Week.... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Kyle Richard’s fashion show was….amazing ...Simpson’s best friend and originally rose to fame as a witness in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, is a Real Housewives legend, a lynchpin for... by Jocelyn Silver
Above the Fold The secret world of images not meant for human eyes ...it a huge influx of free data, with everything from public mugshots to Myspace pictures becoming available for use without the permission or consent of... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Glaciers and ice caps in Sweden are some of global warming’s first casualties ...manmade”. The latest causality comes from the edge of the arctic circle, where a glacier in the northern part of Sweden has melted away, taking... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold A brief history of protest and counterculture at Tompkins Square Park Over the past couple of decades, Tompkins has fostered a community of skateboarders that religiously frequent the concrete lot on the South Eastern side of... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Pharmakon’s exquisitely brutal noise for our increasingly bleak world ...included the sounds of rasping, hacking, and spitting turned up to an unbearable volume. Her latest album, Devour, on her longtime label Sacred Bones, is... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Gia Coppola and Kelsey Lu turn literary works into art ...Ngbanzo gave artists from across disciplines full creative freedom to develop a visual-literary narrative—enlisting established talents, including Dev Hynes and Gia Coppola, and rising stars,... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Pyer Moss becomes NYFW’s hottest ticket with its message of black liberation ...the neighborhood where Pyer Moss designer and founder Kerby Jean-Raymond grew up—to watch Sister: The Third Collection. The night officially christened Pyer Moss as the... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Gia Kuan, the PR powerhouse behind New York’s fashion renaissance ...started studying law and communications. “After the first year, I didn’t want to do it, so I dropped out of law, and I continued with... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Think different, look the same: How the uniform went from working class symbol to Silicon Valley style code ...have to make as few decisions as possible about anything except how to best serve this community.” In a 2012 interview with Vanity Fair, Barack... by Camille Sojit Pejcha