Music ‘Surviving the Dream’ with FIDLAR Document joined the indie rock band LA’s Balboa Recording Studio ahead of the release of their fourth album to talk about staying punk and growing...
Fashion Brioni’s La Donna explores new ground The Italian heritage house mixes embellishment and craftsmanship in its Spring / Summer collection
Art Experimental pop duo NEW YORK’s ‘rapstar*’ maintains an artful anonymity Following the release of their sophomore album, Gretchen Lawrence and Coumba Samba reflect on art, friendship, and their lo-fi influences
Art Maya Man and Sotce usher in a new generation of internet artists The pair sits down with Document to discuss their creative processes amidst the ever-changing climate of internet art
At Large The new Space Race, and the desperately outdated laws that govern it ...new era of human exploration. Because the 1960s were capped off by this epic space high, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the decade... by Becky Ferreira Above the Fold John Waters shares very John Waters advice for the 2020 presidential candidates ...at a special performance for Ballroom Marfa that Ian Schrager’s Times Square Edition hotel hosted last week, kicking off a high-camp rant encompassing everything from... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Tilda Swinton’s first photography show, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s ‘Orlando’ ...new works from Jamal Nxedlana, striking portraits of South African performance duo FAKA shot in Johannesburg, photos of trailblazing transgender actress and author Rosalyne Blumenstein... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Finding beauty in the in-between at the Venice Biennale ...which is very unusual for such a comprehensive survey. He defended his choice by saying a Biennale should be a snapshot of art practices over... by Justin Polera Above the Fold Fatimah Asghar talks poetry, prose and the diverse nature of being a Muslim American ...describing the premise of a new book she’s been working on. “There are as many ways of being Muslim as there are Muslim people in... by Caroline Christie Fashion Portfolio Sam Nixon and Shawn Lakin Photographer Sam Nixon and stylist Shawn Lakin take to Far Rockaway in New York for Document Online. by Document Journal Documented The climate activists fighting for our future, from the deep south to Canadian north ...plant, and human—respond after a natural disaster permanently alters the ecological composition of their land. Scientists come to southern Louisiana to study the future. Laurence... by Nathaniel Rich Above the Fold FORMÉS is bringing humor and modern romance to soviet nostalgia ...the brand, we concluded it all comes down to analyzing the shape on things. We look into the past, of our region for example, and... by Alice Lefons Above the Fold The stories behind the most copied album covers in punk history ...punk’s explosive impact on design and examines its complex relationship with art, history, and culture,” said Chris Scoates, the director of MAD. “Punk questioned everything,... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Robyn Kanner revives the lost art of telephone conversations ...were. Sara—What brought you to New York and led you to getting sober? Robyn—I’ve been in New York for two years. I got sober in... by Sara Radin Above the Fold Vik Muniz, the Brooklyn artist giving Brazil’s destroyed relics new life ...Vik Muniz at his Clinton Hill studio. The artist was gracious enough to allow visitors in his studio during the hectic Frieze Week in New... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Liana Finck’s 9 favorite picture books for proper adults Document’s contributors are compiling summer reading lists with a twist. We’re asking writers, authors, cartoonists, scholars for their old favorites and anticipated releases. New Yorker... by Liana Finck Conversations Blood, Christ, and shock value: the gospel according to Ron Athey ...scrotum with saline in pursuit of epitomizing a struggle with sex, death, and resilience deeply colored by the AIDS crisis and his H.I.V.-positive status. In... by Clara Malley Above the Fold An ode to gay t-shirts, from The Oscar Wilde Temple to The Wizard of Oz ...most-seen film of all time. It belongs to everyone. Yet it’s so deeply connected to queer culture and history, in surprising and complex ways. For... by Emily Manning Above the Fold slowthai revives the raw energy of punk for today’s fractured Britain ...bit cocky like that.” slowthai’s stage name comes from playground teases—other kids thinking he was slow, and pointing out his mixed heritage. On Instagram, he... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Sandro Kopp’s all-seeing eyes express humanity’s purest form ...way, this series is like a greatest hits album. It’s like skipping all the other wonderful tracks on the albums and making a compilation of... by Aaron Hicklin Above the Fold Ming Smith’s otherworldly photographs of very earthly injustices See Ming Smith’s artist portfolio for Document S/S 2019 here. Photographer Ming Smith has been infiltrating historically exclusive institutions for over four decades. Originally from... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Tom Hearn shares photos from his first, life-changing Ramones concert On July 22, 1976, music journalist Legs McNeil asked his friend Tom Hearn to see the Ramones play at the Arcadia Ballroom in New Haven,... by Ann Binlot Conversations Critics Parul Sehgal and Teju Cole on the changing authority of words ...keep coming back to the idea of the review and what it has in common with the sonnet in terms of its rigidity, in terms... by John Ortved Above the Fold Quil Lemons and MaryV Benoit on posting their most vulnerable moments online ...projects while attending The New School in New York City. The two photographed each other for Document in Philadelphia and Upstate New York, and the... by Allie Monck Above the Fold ‘Sakura Lust’ celebrates the ephemeral beauty of Japanese love hotels Casper Kent spent a year photographing his friend in Japanese ryokans and love hotels for his new book 'Sakura Lust.'... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Dennis Osadebe thinks the term “African art” is lazy ...latest project “Stand For Something,” Osadebe collaborated with Unique Board, a New York-based creative platform, to reimagine his signature masks in 3D as sculpture. The... by Amira Rasool Above the Fold Kneeling at the altar of Virgen María’s sex-infused techno spiritualism “I’ve completely broken that barrier of being worried about nudity,” María Forqué tells me between sips from her water bottle. “I could like be naked,... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold 11 photographers present their most powerful image ...Palm* has always been to create a community, and I mean that in its truest sense, the aim has always been to create a platform... by Clara Malley Conversations Samin Nosrat and José Andrés get to the root of the food industry’s malnourishment ...creative things: coming up with new techniques, developing new dishes out of those techniques, and giving importance to new or forgotten ingredients. Every profession in... by Clara Malley Above the Fold As funding scandals shake the art world, two museums seek new alternatives ...institutions around the world are beginning to take note and turn their backs on sullied sponsorships and tarnished donations. Only last week, leading contemporary art... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold “Supreme is Jesus”: meet the artist crucifying hypebeasts on a Supreme-branded cross ...as art. He’s also currently working on a project called “Wall,” aiming to build Trump’s wall and then destroy it in the center of New... by Laura Pitcher Above the Fold Raleigh Ritchie turns imposter syndrome into cathartic RnB ...and comedy in darkness,” Ritchie explains. “I think the word is ‘dichotomy.’” Top and shoes by Margaret Howell. Jeans by Levi’s. I ask him why... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Kris Van Assche is luxury menswear’s hopeful romantic ...you can come up with a whole new silhouette starting from the feet up. It is very liberating but it’s also scary as hell. Hector... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold 4 rising musicians leading today’s psychedelic renaissance ...ever image of the previously elusive black hole. New planets are being discovered, possible new homes are being made there, and we are even looking... by Kaylee Warren Documented Ming Smith’s ‘Strange Fruit’ reveals the specters of American history ...late 1970s, to have photographs acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Born in Detroit and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Smith moved... by Drew Sawyer Conversations Photographer Mitch Epstein on the incisive eye of his mentor Garry Winogrand ...never spoke about making his own color pictures. Garry made a sharp cut between the period when he was doing commissioned commercial work in the... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Artist Wim Botha exposes the bad faith of Encyclopedia Britannica ...at 21c Museum Hotel and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Comprised of drawings, paintings, sculptures, and installation, ideologically, there is a heavy accent on... by Monique Long Above the Fold Ozwald Boateng, Savile Row prodigy, expands his vision in Harlem ...point. Social media has made it such that we can all be vocal from our bedroom.” Boateng summed up the message of his latest collection,... by Ann Binlot Documented Garry Winogrand’s illusive color photography receives its due at The Brooklyn Museum ...of which was only exhibited once in his lifetime, in the New Document exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1967. There are also... by Mitch Epstein Above the Fold Inside Selah Marley’s plant-filled dream world ...personally love to just wander around the city and find new places and locations—there’s always something new to experience. Of course, there’s lots of really... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Document celebrates S/S 2019 at PUBLIC On Friday night, Document Journal and editor-in-chief Nick Vogelson celebrated the new S/S 2019 issue at the PUBLIC with a crew of longtime contributors and... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Ratio et Motus: meet the creative family behind NYC’s coolest bag brand ...his first steps into the hectic and uncertain design industry in New York City. Angela Wang came from Wuhan, a commercial center divided by the... by Lulu Yao Gioiello Conversations DJs Stud1nt and NK Badtz Maru on NYC nightlife, from Bossa to beach raves ...a Lion King character, who would you be? Izzy—Scar. Scar is fucked up and hot. He’s edgy. Hannah—What makes New York nightlife so good right... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Pheeyownah’s ‘SILVER’ is an empowering R&B poetry collection ...beautifully enveloping debut album out tomorrow on Labrador Records. Exploring themes of self-empowerment, love, insecurity, and freedom of expression, the healing nature of the album... by Kaylee Warren Above the Fold 15 minutes with Pedro Almodóvar, film legend turned fine artist ...that the light hit the composition of vases, colorful backgrounds, and flowers just right. Document sat down with the iconic filmmaker and artist—whose latest film... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Edd Horder captures the elaborate uniforms of British social clubs ...U.K., but still a thriving part of Britain’s social fabric. Photographer Edd Horder documents these singular communities in a new story for Document, capturing the... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Bob Colacello captured the private hours of the 70s most public figures ...same time, while in Bonn in 1976. There is one rare photograph of Warhol reclining in their hotel room, which Colacello took just after the... by Daisy Prince Above the Fold Secret Magazine celebrates our generation’s boundless curiosity Jeff Ihaza and Jarod Taber of Secret Magazine transformed the online platform started in 2016 into a brand-new print publication which launched this weekend at... by Shawn Lakin Above the Fold The future of lingerie: 8 brands defining ‘sexy’ today ...businesses by committing [to] our production, investing in equipment, and providing operational support and guidance. To date, Araks has supported the start of three women-owned... by Sam Weir Conversations From the Archive: John Waters and Edmund White decode death, sexting, and the flaws of Dalí ...also a regular college commencement speaker.) It is from this vantage point, reached through a gleeful compulsion to transgress, expose, shock, and repulse, that Waters... by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold The Making of Hiroshi Fujiwara: 6 subcultures that shaped the ‘Godfather of Streetwear’ ...rightly labeled the Godfather of Streetwear. In recent years Fujiwara’s work has undergone a global resurgence in popularity, thanks to a timely slew of captivating... by David Aaron Brake At Large ‘The Village Voice’ nurtured New York’s preeminent thinkers—here are their untold stories This article appears in Document No. 14, available for pre-order online now. Once upon a time in New York City, before Craigslist and Grindr, readers... by Bob Morris Above the Fold Sean Penn and Salman Rushdie turn private memories into surreal films for Staerk&Christensen ...timeless peep-toe heels and subtly oversized eyewear, is a Pawn Shop filled with curated vintage and curiosities.) The duo’s latest project is an ongoing short... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Rave Zine: new photography with eternal DIY spirit ...visual language was perfect for what we’re trying to create at Rave. We always want to give our contributors complete freedom in what they wish... by Alice Lefons
At Large The new Space Race, and the desperately outdated laws that govern it ...new era of human exploration. Because the 1960s were capped off by this epic space high, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the decade... by Becky Ferreira
Above the Fold John Waters shares very John Waters advice for the 2020 presidential candidates ...at a special performance for Ballroom Marfa that Ian Schrager’s Times Square Edition hotel hosted last week, kicking off a high-camp rant encompassing everything from... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Tilda Swinton’s first photography show, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s ‘Orlando’ ...new works from Jamal Nxedlana, striking portraits of South African performance duo FAKA shot in Johannesburg, photos of trailblazing transgender actress and author Rosalyne Blumenstein... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Finding beauty in the in-between at the Venice Biennale ...which is very unusual for such a comprehensive survey. He defended his choice by saying a Biennale should be a snapshot of art practices over... by Justin Polera
Above the Fold Fatimah Asghar talks poetry, prose and the diverse nature of being a Muslim American ...describing the premise of a new book she’s been working on. “There are as many ways of being Muslim as there are Muslim people in... by Caroline Christie
Fashion Portfolio Sam Nixon and Shawn Lakin Photographer Sam Nixon and stylist Shawn Lakin take to Far Rockaway in New York for Document Online. by Document Journal
Documented The climate activists fighting for our future, from the deep south to Canadian north ...plant, and human—respond after a natural disaster permanently alters the ecological composition of their land. Scientists come to southern Louisiana to study the future. Laurence... by Nathaniel Rich
Above the Fold FORMÉS is bringing humor and modern romance to soviet nostalgia ...the brand, we concluded it all comes down to analyzing the shape on things. We look into the past, of our region for example, and... by Alice Lefons
Above the Fold The stories behind the most copied album covers in punk history ...punk’s explosive impact on design and examines its complex relationship with art, history, and culture,” said Chris Scoates, the director of MAD. “Punk questioned everything,... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Robyn Kanner revives the lost art of telephone conversations ...were. Sara—What brought you to New York and led you to getting sober? Robyn—I’ve been in New York for two years. I got sober in... by Sara Radin
Above the Fold Vik Muniz, the Brooklyn artist giving Brazil’s destroyed relics new life ...Vik Muniz at his Clinton Hill studio. The artist was gracious enough to allow visitors in his studio during the hectic Frieze Week in New... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Liana Finck’s 9 favorite picture books for proper adults Document’s contributors are compiling summer reading lists with a twist. We’re asking writers, authors, cartoonists, scholars for their old favorites and anticipated releases. New Yorker... by Liana Finck
Conversations Blood, Christ, and shock value: the gospel according to Ron Athey ...scrotum with saline in pursuit of epitomizing a struggle with sex, death, and resilience deeply colored by the AIDS crisis and his H.I.V.-positive status. In... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold An ode to gay t-shirts, from The Oscar Wilde Temple to The Wizard of Oz ...most-seen film of all time. It belongs to everyone. Yet it’s so deeply connected to queer culture and history, in surprising and complex ways. For... by Emily Manning
Above the Fold slowthai revives the raw energy of punk for today’s fractured Britain ...bit cocky like that.” slowthai’s stage name comes from playground teases—other kids thinking he was slow, and pointing out his mixed heritage. On Instagram, he... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Sandro Kopp’s all-seeing eyes express humanity’s purest form ...way, this series is like a greatest hits album. It’s like skipping all the other wonderful tracks on the albums and making a compilation of... by Aaron Hicklin
Above the Fold Ming Smith’s otherworldly photographs of very earthly injustices See Ming Smith’s artist portfolio for Document S/S 2019 here. Photographer Ming Smith has been infiltrating historically exclusive institutions for over four decades. Originally from... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Tom Hearn shares photos from his first, life-changing Ramones concert On July 22, 1976, music journalist Legs McNeil asked his friend Tom Hearn to see the Ramones play at the Arcadia Ballroom in New Haven,... by Ann Binlot
Conversations Critics Parul Sehgal and Teju Cole on the changing authority of words ...keep coming back to the idea of the review and what it has in common with the sonnet in terms of its rigidity, in terms... by John Ortved
Above the Fold Quil Lemons and MaryV Benoit on posting their most vulnerable moments online ...projects while attending The New School in New York City. The two photographed each other for Document in Philadelphia and Upstate New York, and the... by Allie Monck
Above the Fold ‘Sakura Lust’ celebrates the ephemeral beauty of Japanese love hotels Casper Kent spent a year photographing his friend in Japanese ryokans and love hotels for his new book 'Sakura Lust.'... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Dennis Osadebe thinks the term “African art” is lazy ...latest project “Stand For Something,” Osadebe collaborated with Unique Board, a New York-based creative platform, to reimagine his signature masks in 3D as sculpture. The... by Amira Rasool
Above the Fold Kneeling at the altar of Virgen María’s sex-infused techno spiritualism “I’ve completely broken that barrier of being worried about nudity,” María Forqué tells me between sips from her water bottle. “I could like be naked,... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold 11 photographers present their most powerful image ...Palm* has always been to create a community, and I mean that in its truest sense, the aim has always been to create a platform... by Clara Malley
Conversations Samin Nosrat and José Andrés get to the root of the food industry’s malnourishment ...creative things: coming up with new techniques, developing new dishes out of those techniques, and giving importance to new or forgotten ingredients. Every profession in... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold As funding scandals shake the art world, two museums seek new alternatives ...institutions around the world are beginning to take note and turn their backs on sullied sponsorships and tarnished donations. Only last week, leading contemporary art... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold “Supreme is Jesus”: meet the artist crucifying hypebeasts on a Supreme-branded cross ...as art. He’s also currently working on a project called “Wall,” aiming to build Trump’s wall and then destroy it in the center of New... by Laura Pitcher
Above the Fold Raleigh Ritchie turns imposter syndrome into cathartic RnB ...and comedy in darkness,” Ritchie explains. “I think the word is ‘dichotomy.’” Top and shoes by Margaret Howell. Jeans by Levi’s. I ask him why... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Kris Van Assche is luxury menswear’s hopeful romantic ...you can come up with a whole new silhouette starting from the feet up. It is very liberating but it’s also scary as hell. Hector... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold 4 rising musicians leading today’s psychedelic renaissance ...ever image of the previously elusive black hole. New planets are being discovered, possible new homes are being made there, and we are even looking... by Kaylee Warren
Documented Ming Smith’s ‘Strange Fruit’ reveals the specters of American history ...late 1970s, to have photographs acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Born in Detroit and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Smith moved... by Drew Sawyer
Conversations Photographer Mitch Epstein on the incisive eye of his mentor Garry Winogrand ...never spoke about making his own color pictures. Garry made a sharp cut between the period when he was doing commissioned commercial work in the... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Artist Wim Botha exposes the bad faith of Encyclopedia Britannica ...at 21c Museum Hotel and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Comprised of drawings, paintings, sculptures, and installation, ideologically, there is a heavy accent on... by Monique Long
Above the Fold Ozwald Boateng, Savile Row prodigy, expands his vision in Harlem ...point. Social media has made it such that we can all be vocal from our bedroom.” Boateng summed up the message of his latest collection,... by Ann Binlot
Documented Garry Winogrand’s illusive color photography receives its due at The Brooklyn Museum ...of which was only exhibited once in his lifetime, in the New Document exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1967. There are also... by Mitch Epstein
Above the Fold Inside Selah Marley’s plant-filled dream world ...personally love to just wander around the city and find new places and locations—there’s always something new to experience. Of course, there’s lots of really... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Document celebrates S/S 2019 at PUBLIC On Friday night, Document Journal and editor-in-chief Nick Vogelson celebrated the new S/S 2019 issue at the PUBLIC with a crew of longtime contributors and... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Ratio et Motus: meet the creative family behind NYC’s coolest bag brand ...his first steps into the hectic and uncertain design industry in New York City. Angela Wang came from Wuhan, a commercial center divided by the... by Lulu Yao Gioiello
Conversations DJs Stud1nt and NK Badtz Maru on NYC nightlife, from Bossa to beach raves ...a Lion King character, who would you be? Izzy—Scar. Scar is fucked up and hot. He’s edgy. Hannah—What makes New York nightlife so good right... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Pheeyownah’s ‘SILVER’ is an empowering R&B poetry collection ...beautifully enveloping debut album out tomorrow on Labrador Records. Exploring themes of self-empowerment, love, insecurity, and freedom of expression, the healing nature of the album... by Kaylee Warren
Above the Fold 15 minutes with Pedro Almodóvar, film legend turned fine artist ...that the light hit the composition of vases, colorful backgrounds, and flowers just right. Document sat down with the iconic filmmaker and artist—whose latest film... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Edd Horder captures the elaborate uniforms of British social clubs ...U.K., but still a thriving part of Britain’s social fabric. Photographer Edd Horder documents these singular communities in a new story for Document, capturing the... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Bob Colacello captured the private hours of the 70s most public figures ...same time, while in Bonn in 1976. There is one rare photograph of Warhol reclining in their hotel room, which Colacello took just after the... by Daisy Prince
Above the Fold Secret Magazine celebrates our generation’s boundless curiosity Jeff Ihaza and Jarod Taber of Secret Magazine transformed the online platform started in 2016 into a brand-new print publication which launched this weekend at... by Shawn Lakin
Above the Fold The future of lingerie: 8 brands defining ‘sexy’ today ...businesses by committing [to] our production, investing in equipment, and providing operational support and guidance. To date, Araks has supported the start of three women-owned... by Sam Weir
Conversations From the Archive: John Waters and Edmund White decode death, sexting, and the flaws of Dalí ...also a regular college commencement speaker.) It is from this vantage point, reached through a gleeful compulsion to transgress, expose, shock, and repulse, that Waters... by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold The Making of Hiroshi Fujiwara: 6 subcultures that shaped the ‘Godfather of Streetwear’ ...rightly labeled the Godfather of Streetwear. In recent years Fujiwara’s work has undergone a global resurgence in popularity, thanks to a timely slew of captivating... by David Aaron Brake
At Large ‘The Village Voice’ nurtured New York’s preeminent thinkers—here are their untold stories This article appears in Document No. 14, available for pre-order online now. Once upon a time in New York City, before Craigslist and Grindr, readers... by Bob Morris
Above the Fold Sean Penn and Salman Rushdie turn private memories into surreal films for Staerk&Christensen ...timeless peep-toe heels and subtly oversized eyewear, is a Pawn Shop filled with curated vintage and curiosities.) The duo’s latest project is an ongoing short... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Rave Zine: new photography with eternal DIY spirit ...visual language was perfect for what we’re trying to create at Rave. We always want to give our contributors complete freedom in what they wish... by Alice Lefons