Literature Torey Akers’s ‘Revolutionary Algorithms’ finds political potential on TikTok For the release of her first book, the writer and content creator sits down with Document to discuss digital citizenry, censorship, and the future of...
Photography ‘I’m Sorry But Your Opinion Means Very Little to Me’ visualizes simplicity in the Aegean Sea From children at play to now-social-media-famous barflies, Max Lancaster captures a slower way of life
Orientalism up your ass Artist Riven Ratanavanh parses the frisson of sex, race, and power behind his reimagining of Carolee Schneemann’s ‘Interior Scroll’
Art Kenny Scharf’s technicolor vision comes alive at the Brant Foundation Document sits down with the artist to look back at nearly 50 years of playful creation
Above the Fold In Florence, History Returns Onstage Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Don Giovanni” was seen anew this winter with a guest appearance at Pitti Uomo 91. by Joshua Glass Conversations Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass Talk Collaboration, Opera, and Kickstarter Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass meet to discuss the struggles of being a rising musician, collaboration and finding new talent in Issue No. 8. by Blake Abbie Conversations Jeweler Gaia Repossi and Artist Francesco Vezzoli Observe an Unexpected Sparkle How does value inform our culture of dress? The artisans discuss evolving tastes in Document No. 9. by Joshua Glass Above the Fold “Dior by Mats Gustafson” The Parisian house sees new meditations on the Dior woman in its latest publication by Rizzoli. by Derrick Gaitér Above the Fold The Search for the Spirit of Miss General Idea A new retrospective at the Museo Jumex features more than 25 years of work from the historic trouple. by Justin Polera At Large Jane Birkin on love and loss The late icon of film, fashion, and music shares stories of her life with Serge Gainsbourg for Document’s Fall/Winter 2016 issue by Jane Birkin Above the Fold Underwater, Doug Aitken Returns to the Real Entitled “Underwater Pavilions,” the project encompasses 4-meter-wide dodecahedron-shaped sculptures submerged in the Pacific Ocean that are anchored to the sea floor and buoyed on the... by Dan Thawley Above the Fold Petit h, Plentiful Possibilites Hermès opens up a holiday workshop inside its Madison Avenue boutique. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold One-Two-Step at J.W.Anderson Workshops Document contributor Jamie Hawkesworth partners with the fashion house provocateur for a special series. by Derrick Gaitér Above the Fold Our Guide to Art Basel Miami 2016 From Andrea Rosen to Tanya Leighton, and even Margiela, here are Document's top works to see at the art fair. by Justin Polera At Large El Paquete: an Underground Railroad for Art in Cuba On an island where the all-consuming freedom of the internet is just beyond reach, Nestor Siré and El Paquete make art downloadable. by Richard Morgan Above the Fold Dear Donald, an Assembled Response A group of artists under the moniker Same Subject New Object in New York gathered in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s operation of social injustice. by Joshua Glass Above the Fold Rematerializing Technology Nearly a century later, Oskar Schlemmer's historic work is revisited in "Virtually There" at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, New Jersey. by Joshua Glass Above the Fold To Build a Home Hermès and Aperture Foundation host Sylvain Couzinet-Jacques' "Eden," the inaugural exhibition in support of emerging photographers. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold A Loewe Flower Shop Sprouts in Madrid Jonathan Anderson debuts a new flower concept in the Spanish house's just-opened Madrid maison. by Joshua Glass Above the Fold Prada Presents “Past Forward” The historic fashion house and David O. Russell embark on a joint venture to investigate how subjectivity is formed. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold “Dior: The Art of Color” The French house celebrates 50 years of beauty with a new anthology. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold The Haas Brothers’ Haus of Wonder The artist duo create an enchanting, otherworldly sanctuary inside R & Company. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold Paul McCarthy and the Art of Vulgarity The Los Angeles-based artist closes Hauser & Wirth at 18th Street with a read on American consumer culture. by Derrick Gaitér Conversations Bjarne Melgaard and Glenn O’Brien on Why Art Should Alienate To celebrate the release of Melgaard's self-titled monograph, Document presents a conversation between the artist and journalist Glenn O'Brien. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Steven Shearer, Twenty Years in the Making Suburban goth comes to The Brant Foundation Art Center this fall. by Derrick Gaitér Above the Fold A Warning to the World from Antony Micallef The artist's latest project "Trump Fags," a visual double entente featuring the United States's most malign White House hopeful, feels so decisively pivotal to us... by Joshua Glass Conversations Douglas Crimp and Malik Gaines on Queer Liberation and the Decline of Radicalism The cultural critic and artist discuss Crimp's new memoir "Before Pictures" in issue no. 9 of Document. by Drew Sawyer Above the Fold In the Eyes of the Beholder Photographer Willy Spiller records the beauty of underground transit in "Hell On Wheels." by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold Views From Inside a Modern Male Sanctuary Dedicated to the beauty of American masculinity, photographer Josh McNey publishes his first monograph. by Derrick Gaitér At Large The Yavapai-Apache Creation Story Curator Barbara London introduces the photography of feminist video artist Dara Birnbaum and a powerful ancestral tale of generative power for Document's Fall/Winter 2016 issue. by Barbara London Above the Fold TrapVilla Empowers The New, Next Generation A collective of new media creatives share their vision for the future on Instagram. by Derrick Gaitér Documented “Instant Diamonds of the Innocent” by Pipilotti Rist A part of her ongoing "Innocent Collection" project, the visual artist presents an original series for Document No. 9, with an introduction by Lynne Tillman. by Lynne Tillman Above the Fold Tom Sachs Goes on a Space Mission to Europa The artist brings his team of astronauts to San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Breaking Through: Hart+Lëshkina on the Self In “Beyond the Clouds,” the photography duo’s message is faith, hope, and transcendentalism. by Derrick Gaitér Conversations Architect and industrial designer Gaetano Pesce reflects on politics, pop culture, and the passing of time. Gaetano Pesce elaborates upon the importance of liquidity, lightness, and minestrone soup to curator Hans-Ulrich Obrist. by Ann Binlot Conversations Lanvin’s Lucas Ossendrijver speaks of space and the functionality of design with artist Oscar Tuazon. The longtime friends met to discuss the craft of fashion and creating a place of one's own. by Drew Sawyer Conversations Artist Simon Denny speaks of research and his ever-expanding practice with curator Matt Williams The pair discuss the intersections between Edward Snowden, Brexit, and blockchain technologies. by Matt Williams Above the Fold “Take Time” — A Personal Exhibition by Sandro Kopp The artist goes tech-free for his new exhibition at Paris’s Galerie Eric Dupont. by Benjamin Gutierrez At Large Christopher Kane on Creativity and Art Brut at the Center Gugging As told to Sarah Mower, the designer recounts his visit to the artistic psychiatric clinic and museum with photograher Laurence Ellis. by Christopher Kane At Large Alternative Vision: Martine Sitbon Discusses Testimony and New Tome with Partner Marc Ascoli In the forthcoming book, the designer recounts significant moments from her past and carefully focuses on the garments themselves that have defined not only her... by Joshua Glass Above the Fold Prada Journal’s Feltrinelli Prize III Transforms Online The house unveils this year’s winners in an immersive, 360 degree digital theater. by Document Journal At Large Thoughts on Paper: Donald Judd on longtime friend and collaborator Dan Flavin in an exclusive text Caitlin Murray introduces one of Judd's previously unpublished manuscripts complete with his handwritten annotations. by Caitlin Murray Above the Fold An Air of Mambo at Moynat The luxury house crafts a trunk inspired by the Franco-Hungarian street artist. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold “Low Relief” — Lucy Raven Investigates the Demands of Labor The multimedia artist presents a solo exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art. by Lumi Tan Conversations David Adjaye and Lonnie G. Bunch III on the National Museum of African American Heritage and Culture In No. 9, Document presents a special conversation from the new issue between the architect and curator, whose long-awaited museum just opened its doors. by Blake Abbie Above the Fold Women and Film: Whoopi Goldberg on Marilyn Monroe The EGOT-award winner debuts her first curated art exhibit at Mana Contemporary in New Jersey. by Derrick Gaitér Above the Fold Life and the Living, Transcended – “Remembered Light: Cy Twombly in Lexington” An unlikely friend, photographer Sally Mann captures the living legacy of the American painter 27 years her elder. by Derrick Gaitér Above the Fold “Karl Lagerfeld – Visions of Fashion” The new exhibition invites visitors through Florence's iconic Palazzo Pitti for an unprecedented viewing of rare and some unpublished photographic and motion works from the... by Joshua Glass Above the Fold “Willy Vanderperre: prints, film, posters, and more” Red Hook Labs hosts an intimate viewing of the photographer and Document contributor's work in his first-ever New York show. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold “Richard Avedon – Moving Image” A new collection of video footage spanning the photographer’s legendary 60-year career is now showing at New York’s Cadillac House. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold Moment of Truth: Zoe Leonard Curates History The noted artist curates “In the Wake,” an exhibition that probes personhood, citizenship, and community at Hauser & Wirth New York. by Derrick Gaitér Above the Fold “The Present is the Form of All Life: The Time Capsules of Ant Farm and LST” On view this fall, Brooklyn-based art advocacy and research center Pioneer Works exhibits time capsule projects from the two avant-garde artist collectives. by Benjamin Gutierrez Above the Fold Exclusive Photos from “SKINNY” by Terry Richardson A visual chronicle of love for girlfriend Alexandra "Skinny" Bolotow, the personal volume begins with the couple's first encounter in 2013 and leads up to... by Joshua Glass At Large Future Formats: How Electronic Arts Intermix Propelled Video Art in a Pre-YouTube, Pre-internet Era Curator Dr. Tina Rivers Ryan and artists affiliated with the visionary nonprofit consider the evolution of video art. by Tina Rivers Ryan
Above the Fold In Florence, History Returns Onstage Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Don Giovanni” was seen anew this winter with a guest appearance at Pitti Uomo 91. by Joshua Glass
Conversations Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass Talk Collaboration, Opera, and Kickstarter Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass meet to discuss the struggles of being a rising musician, collaboration and finding new talent in Issue No. 8. by Blake Abbie
Conversations Jeweler Gaia Repossi and Artist Francesco Vezzoli Observe an Unexpected Sparkle How does value inform our culture of dress? The artisans discuss evolving tastes in Document No. 9. by Joshua Glass
Above the Fold “Dior by Mats Gustafson” The Parisian house sees new meditations on the Dior woman in its latest publication by Rizzoli. by Derrick Gaitér
Above the Fold The Search for the Spirit of Miss General Idea A new retrospective at the Museo Jumex features more than 25 years of work from the historic trouple. by Justin Polera
At Large Jane Birkin on love and loss The late icon of film, fashion, and music shares stories of her life with Serge Gainsbourg for Document’s Fall/Winter 2016 issue by Jane Birkin
Above the Fold Underwater, Doug Aitken Returns to the Real Entitled “Underwater Pavilions,” the project encompasses 4-meter-wide dodecahedron-shaped sculptures submerged in the Pacific Ocean that are anchored to the sea floor and buoyed on the... by Dan Thawley
Above the Fold Petit h, Plentiful Possibilites Hermès opens up a holiday workshop inside its Madison Avenue boutique. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold One-Two-Step at J.W.Anderson Workshops Document contributor Jamie Hawkesworth partners with the fashion house provocateur for a special series. by Derrick Gaitér
Above the Fold Our Guide to Art Basel Miami 2016 From Andrea Rosen to Tanya Leighton, and even Margiela, here are Document's top works to see at the art fair. by Justin Polera
At Large El Paquete: an Underground Railroad for Art in Cuba On an island where the all-consuming freedom of the internet is just beyond reach, Nestor Siré and El Paquete make art downloadable. by Richard Morgan
Above the Fold Dear Donald, an Assembled Response A group of artists under the moniker Same Subject New Object in New York gathered in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s operation of social injustice. by Joshua Glass
Above the Fold Rematerializing Technology Nearly a century later, Oskar Schlemmer's historic work is revisited in "Virtually There" at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, New Jersey. by Joshua Glass
Above the Fold To Build a Home Hermès and Aperture Foundation host Sylvain Couzinet-Jacques' "Eden," the inaugural exhibition in support of emerging photographers. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold A Loewe Flower Shop Sprouts in Madrid Jonathan Anderson debuts a new flower concept in the Spanish house's just-opened Madrid maison. by Joshua Glass
Above the Fold Prada Presents “Past Forward” The historic fashion house and David O. Russell embark on a joint venture to investigate how subjectivity is formed. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold “Dior: The Art of Color” The French house celebrates 50 years of beauty with a new anthology. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold The Haas Brothers’ Haus of Wonder The artist duo create an enchanting, otherworldly sanctuary inside R & Company. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold Paul McCarthy and the Art of Vulgarity The Los Angeles-based artist closes Hauser & Wirth at 18th Street with a read on American consumer culture. by Derrick Gaitér
Conversations Bjarne Melgaard and Glenn O’Brien on Why Art Should Alienate To celebrate the release of Melgaard's self-titled monograph, Document presents a conversation between the artist and journalist Glenn O'Brien. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Steven Shearer, Twenty Years in the Making Suburban goth comes to The Brant Foundation Art Center this fall. by Derrick Gaitér
Above the Fold A Warning to the World from Antony Micallef The artist's latest project "Trump Fags," a visual double entente featuring the United States's most malign White House hopeful, feels so decisively pivotal to us... by Joshua Glass
Conversations Douglas Crimp and Malik Gaines on Queer Liberation and the Decline of Radicalism The cultural critic and artist discuss Crimp's new memoir "Before Pictures" in issue no. 9 of Document. by Drew Sawyer
Above the Fold In the Eyes of the Beholder Photographer Willy Spiller records the beauty of underground transit in "Hell On Wheels." by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold Views From Inside a Modern Male Sanctuary Dedicated to the beauty of American masculinity, photographer Josh McNey publishes his first monograph. by Derrick Gaitér
At Large The Yavapai-Apache Creation Story Curator Barbara London introduces the photography of feminist video artist Dara Birnbaum and a powerful ancestral tale of generative power for Document's Fall/Winter 2016 issue. by Barbara London
Above the Fold TrapVilla Empowers The New, Next Generation A collective of new media creatives share their vision for the future on Instagram. by Derrick Gaitér
Documented “Instant Diamonds of the Innocent” by Pipilotti Rist A part of her ongoing "Innocent Collection" project, the visual artist presents an original series for Document No. 9, with an introduction by Lynne Tillman. by Lynne Tillman
Above the Fold Tom Sachs Goes on a Space Mission to Europa The artist brings his team of astronauts to San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Breaking Through: Hart+Lëshkina on the Self In “Beyond the Clouds,” the photography duo’s message is faith, hope, and transcendentalism. by Derrick Gaitér
Conversations Architect and industrial designer Gaetano Pesce reflects on politics, pop culture, and the passing of time. Gaetano Pesce elaborates upon the importance of liquidity, lightness, and minestrone soup to curator Hans-Ulrich Obrist. by Ann Binlot
Conversations Lanvin’s Lucas Ossendrijver speaks of space and the functionality of design with artist Oscar Tuazon. The longtime friends met to discuss the craft of fashion and creating a place of one's own. by Drew Sawyer
Conversations Artist Simon Denny speaks of research and his ever-expanding practice with curator Matt Williams The pair discuss the intersections between Edward Snowden, Brexit, and blockchain technologies. by Matt Williams
Above the Fold “Take Time” — A Personal Exhibition by Sandro Kopp The artist goes tech-free for his new exhibition at Paris’s Galerie Eric Dupont. by Benjamin Gutierrez
At Large Christopher Kane on Creativity and Art Brut at the Center Gugging As told to Sarah Mower, the designer recounts his visit to the artistic psychiatric clinic and museum with photograher Laurence Ellis. by Christopher Kane
At Large Alternative Vision: Martine Sitbon Discusses Testimony and New Tome with Partner Marc Ascoli In the forthcoming book, the designer recounts significant moments from her past and carefully focuses on the garments themselves that have defined not only her... by Joshua Glass
Above the Fold Prada Journal’s Feltrinelli Prize III Transforms Online The house unveils this year’s winners in an immersive, 360 degree digital theater. by Document Journal
At Large Thoughts on Paper: Donald Judd on longtime friend and collaborator Dan Flavin in an exclusive text Caitlin Murray introduces one of Judd's previously unpublished manuscripts complete with his handwritten annotations. by Caitlin Murray
Above the Fold An Air of Mambo at Moynat The luxury house crafts a trunk inspired by the Franco-Hungarian street artist. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold “Low Relief” — Lucy Raven Investigates the Demands of Labor The multimedia artist presents a solo exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art. by Lumi Tan
Conversations David Adjaye and Lonnie G. Bunch III on the National Museum of African American Heritage and Culture In No. 9, Document presents a special conversation from the new issue between the architect and curator, whose long-awaited museum just opened its doors. by Blake Abbie
Above the Fold Women and Film: Whoopi Goldberg on Marilyn Monroe The EGOT-award winner debuts her first curated art exhibit at Mana Contemporary in New Jersey. by Derrick Gaitér
Above the Fold Life and the Living, Transcended – “Remembered Light: Cy Twombly in Lexington” An unlikely friend, photographer Sally Mann captures the living legacy of the American painter 27 years her elder. by Derrick Gaitér
Above the Fold “Karl Lagerfeld – Visions of Fashion” The new exhibition invites visitors through Florence's iconic Palazzo Pitti for an unprecedented viewing of rare and some unpublished photographic and motion works from the... by Joshua Glass
Above the Fold “Willy Vanderperre: prints, film, posters, and more” Red Hook Labs hosts an intimate viewing of the photographer and Document contributor's work in his first-ever New York show. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold “Richard Avedon – Moving Image” A new collection of video footage spanning the photographer’s legendary 60-year career is now showing at New York’s Cadillac House. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold Moment of Truth: Zoe Leonard Curates History The noted artist curates “In the Wake,” an exhibition that probes personhood, citizenship, and community at Hauser & Wirth New York. by Derrick Gaitér
Above the Fold “The Present is the Form of All Life: The Time Capsules of Ant Farm and LST” On view this fall, Brooklyn-based art advocacy and research center Pioneer Works exhibits time capsule projects from the two avant-garde artist collectives. by Benjamin Gutierrez
Above the Fold Exclusive Photos from “SKINNY” by Terry Richardson A visual chronicle of love for girlfriend Alexandra "Skinny" Bolotow, the personal volume begins with the couple's first encounter in 2013 and leads up to... by Joshua Glass
At Large Future Formats: How Electronic Arts Intermix Propelled Video Art in a Pre-YouTube, Pre-internet Era Curator Dr. Tina Rivers Ryan and artists affiliated with the visionary nonprofit consider the evolution of video art. by Tina Rivers Ryan