Music 4 rising musicians leading today’s psychedelic renaissance Vinyl Williams, Teen Daze, Sunbeam Sound Machine, and Gold Celeste discuss how they are taking a 60s sound to strange new heights.
Fashion Kris Van Assche is luxury menswear’s hopeful romantic The designer discusses the freedom and terror of being Berluti’s new man.
Art Ming Smith’s ‘Strange Fruit’ reveals the specters of American history The photographer’s experiments in shadow and light reform gender and racial boundaries in a portfolio for Document S/S 2019.
Art Photographer Mitch Epstein on the incisive eye of his mentor Garry Winogrand As ‘Garry Winogrand: Color’ opens at The Brooklyn Museum, his former student tells Document why the emotive character of Winogrand's color photography still resonates today.
Above the Fold Anna Delvey’s ‘delusions of grandeur’ and the gaslighting of an entire generation Anna Sorokin—the fake heiress on trial for swindling New York’s elite—is being propped up as a symbol for millennials as deluded, entitled, and narcissistic. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Corey Wash’s art is an etiquette class for abject millennials The artist and model is advocating for better communication through art. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Why everyone is rediscovering the spiritual illustrations of Emma Kunz The Serpentine in London plays host to the UK’s first solo show of the Swiss naturopath, healer, and environmental artist. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold What is ‘emotional labor’ and why can’t you invoice for it? Artist and activist Liv Wynter explains why we need to redefine the term emotional labour. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold China learns what happens when you tell goths to remove their makeup An online protest has erupted in China after a woman was banned from getting on public transport because her goth-style makeup was “too frightening.” by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Meet the artist starting a roadkill-to-table revolution Petr Davydtchenko, who’s been living off roadkill as an alternative to capitalism, likens his practice to the bitcoin revolution. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Pangolins: The world’s most illegally trafficked animal (and arguably the cutest) Exploring why the real-life pokemon are the world's most trafficked animals. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Science proves banning violent music is total BS Drill, juggalos, death metal—studies have shown that listening to violent music can actually make us happy, so why do authorities continue to censor it? by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Unlock your creative potential by staring quietly into the void In his new book, ‘Not Working: Why We Have to Stop,’ psychoanalyst Josh Cohen makes the case for embracing inertia. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold The producer behind ‘The American Meme’ unpacks modern celebrity Bert Marcus talks to Document about the impact of social media on modern-day fame, and his upcoming film Apollo. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Ousted from his hometown, Nakhane finds salvation in music On new album 'You Will Not Die,' the actor and singer embraces his sexuality and learns to reject universal truths. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Millennials don’t want “hipster jobs,” they want health care What the rise of “hipster jobs” hides about America’s precarious labor market. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold As Brexit looms, London fashion designers tell us why we need a second referendum With backlash towards Brexit reaching a tipping point at London Fashion Week, three designers tell us how they are being affected by the decision to... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold The burnout epidemic is real—and a four-day week is the answer As millennials' quest for self-optimization causes us to crash and burn, activists are pushing for an intriguing solution. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Capturing the rich diversity of Latin America, from Chicano youth to indigenous trans communities A new show at the Fashion Space Gallery in London surveys illustrators, photographers, and fashion designers redefining the world’s perception of Latin America from the... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold From Russia, with blood: Andrei Molodkin decries censorship in gory new exhibition The Russian artist brings his series ‘Young Blood’ to Belgium and asks you to participate by donating your own blood. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold World’s best-attended DJ set was in the online game Fortnite 10 million gamers found their way to Pleasant Park in Fortnite to dance and watch the set by Marshmello. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Why millennials are killing for an ethical meal Hunting is increasingly popular amongst millennials, with Mark Zuckerberg claiming to eat only what he kills—and it makes more sense than you think. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold How Susan Hiller turned the occult into radical art Looking back at the impact of the anthropologist turned ‘paraconceptual’ art pioneer, who passed away this week at 78. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Cautious Clay, ex-real estate agent and R&B star on the verge Listen to his new single, ‘Honest Enough.’ by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Piers Secunda turns back time on ISIS’ cultural destruction Armed with industrial floor paint the artist is working to repair Iraq's bullet-ridden cultural artifacts and reconnect us with our cultural past. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Exploring the rise of Soviet nostalgia in Russia Looking into why millennials are championing the undying appeal of Soviet-era aesthetics. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Grace Wales Bonner’s first major exhibition merges black mysticism and rituals The designer brings together work from her biggest inspirations, such as photographers Liz Johnson Artur and Rotimi Fani-Kayode, as well as British artist Sampha. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Stendhal Syndrome: can art be so beautiful it almost kills you? Psychiatrists delve into the elusive science behind the 'art attack.' by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Watch Marisa Tomei transform into opera diva Maria Callas Makeup artist James Kaliardos discusses the surprisingly emotional video. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Lara Baladi, the Egyptian-Lebanese artist changing our perception of protest As part of the Document Journal x Prada Mode conversation series at Art Basel in Miami Beach, we highlight six visionary artists changing the future... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold The weird history of (surprisingly good) state-sanctioned music in Russia Vladimir Putin recently proposed the government take control of rap music—and it's hardly his first hip hop rodeo. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold David Byrne’s alternative guide to 2018 In a year marked by family separations and the Tide Pod Challenge, David Byrne recaps the news stories that will make you feel good about... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold The finance bro guide to #metoo? Avoid women completely Men on Wall Street are taking to cutting women completely out of their professional lives in order to avoid possible sexual harassment accusations. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold JPEGMAFIA’s angry, experimental rap was the soundtrack of 2018 The rising rapper talks the hostile U.S. political climate, problematic idols, and what sort of music he’ll be putting out at 50. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Chanel Metiers d’Art champions cruelty-free craftsmanship Following its decision to ban animal pelts, the French house debuted its Métiers d'Art 2018 collection at The Met’s Temple of Dendur. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Autonomous cars are set to change how we have sex As the development of self-driving cars continues to build, drivers will suddenly have a lot more down-time. Will sex be there to fill the void? by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Consent-based brothel wants to fix problem of bad robot sex Sex dolls can be made to do anything the user desires—both in and outside the realms of morality. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold MDMA makes people better at social interactions—without naivety A study found that those on MDMA were far more open and forthcoming at cooperating with others, they weren’t naïve or duped. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Men who are emotionally stable have more sexual partners Behavioral economists in Australia found that men have more sexual partners if they have varied personality traits and are more extroverted. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold The most dangerous place for women is the home A new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) finds that women account for 82% of intimate partner homicides. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Countries move to leave UNESCO, signaling a decreased priority for the role of culture in world peace Both the United States and the United Kingdom have expressed a desire to leave the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Technology is tracing your every move Devices are measuring your every move, and with all our usage, they can paint a picture of our daily lives. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Raf Simons, George Condo, and more collaborate on Anthony Roth Costanzo’s new operatic installation Anthony Roth Costanzo teamed up with an all-star creative team that includes Cecilia Dean, James Kaliardos, Tilda Swinton, Ryan McNamara, and more on his latest... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold The secret to a long life is lifestyle, not genetics A study reveals that people who live longer are usually the product of parents who lived similar healthier lifestyles. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Why women lie less A new study reports that women find it harder to lie, whereas men tend to stretch the truth more across the board. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Haiti faces a mass extinction of animals thanks to deforestation Extreme logging in Haiti is causing an irreversible change it the tropical rainforests and the habitat they provide. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Suicides reach 30-year high among Japanese youth New figures released by the government revealed that last year alone, 250 youth took their own lives in Japan. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold The wealthier you are the less likely you are to help climate change A University of Barcelona studied measured how people of different income levels contribute to the fight against climate change. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Far-right extremism is on the rise in the West A study of terrorist attacks in the west found that terrorist attacks by far-right groups are increasing and connected to online activity. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold After 7 taxi driver suicides, New York waives $20 million in fees The move is to alleviate financial pressures as the rise of apps like Uber and Lyft leave yellow cab drivers with decreasing livelihoods. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Space travel can alter your brain Researchers discovered that a group of Russian cosmonauts had excess cerebrospinal fluid, which is responsible for compressing grey matter in the brain, after traveling to... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami consider legal action over fake Shanghai exhibition The exhibition featuring counterfeit works by Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami has been touring China since April 2018. by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Scientists discover why playing Tetris is good for your nerves The Soviet-era computer game Tetris helps users achieve "flow," a state of mind "so engaged it makes the rest of the world fall away, and... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Straight outta Sochi: Culture minster claims rap is a Russian invention Russian culture minister Vladimir Medinsky stated that rap originated with Soviet poet Vladimir Mayakovsky at a meeting held by a think tank. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Anna Delvey’s ‘delusions of grandeur’ and the gaslighting of an entire generation Anna Sorokin—the fake heiress on trial for swindling New York’s elite—is being propped up as a symbol for millennials as deluded, entitled, and narcissistic. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Corey Wash’s art is an etiquette class for abject millennials The artist and model is advocating for better communication through art. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Why everyone is rediscovering the spiritual illustrations of Emma Kunz The Serpentine in London plays host to the UK’s first solo show of the Swiss naturopath, healer, and environmental artist. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold What is ‘emotional labor’ and why can’t you invoice for it? Artist and activist Liv Wynter explains why we need to redefine the term emotional labour. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold China learns what happens when you tell goths to remove their makeup An online protest has erupted in China after a woman was banned from getting on public transport because her goth-style makeup was “too frightening.” by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Meet the artist starting a roadkill-to-table revolution Petr Davydtchenko, who’s been living off roadkill as an alternative to capitalism, likens his practice to the bitcoin revolution. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Pangolins: The world’s most illegally trafficked animal (and arguably the cutest) Exploring why the real-life pokemon are the world's most trafficked animals. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Science proves banning violent music is total BS Drill, juggalos, death metal—studies have shown that listening to violent music can actually make us happy, so why do authorities continue to censor it? by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Unlock your creative potential by staring quietly into the void In his new book, ‘Not Working: Why We Have to Stop,’ psychoanalyst Josh Cohen makes the case for embracing inertia. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold The producer behind ‘The American Meme’ unpacks modern celebrity Bert Marcus talks to Document about the impact of social media on modern-day fame, and his upcoming film Apollo. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Ousted from his hometown, Nakhane finds salvation in music On new album 'You Will Not Die,' the actor and singer embraces his sexuality and learns to reject universal truths. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Millennials don’t want “hipster jobs,” they want health care What the rise of “hipster jobs” hides about America’s precarious labor market. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold As Brexit looms, London fashion designers tell us why we need a second referendum With backlash towards Brexit reaching a tipping point at London Fashion Week, three designers tell us how they are being affected by the decision to... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold The burnout epidemic is real—and a four-day week is the answer As millennials' quest for self-optimization causes us to crash and burn, activists are pushing for an intriguing solution. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Capturing the rich diversity of Latin America, from Chicano youth to indigenous trans communities A new show at the Fashion Space Gallery in London surveys illustrators, photographers, and fashion designers redefining the world’s perception of Latin America from the... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold From Russia, with blood: Andrei Molodkin decries censorship in gory new exhibition The Russian artist brings his series ‘Young Blood’ to Belgium and asks you to participate by donating your own blood. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold World’s best-attended DJ set was in the online game Fortnite 10 million gamers found their way to Pleasant Park in Fortnite to dance and watch the set by Marshmello. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Why millennials are killing for an ethical meal Hunting is increasingly popular amongst millennials, with Mark Zuckerberg claiming to eat only what he kills—and it makes more sense than you think. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold How Susan Hiller turned the occult into radical art Looking back at the impact of the anthropologist turned ‘paraconceptual’ art pioneer, who passed away this week at 78. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Cautious Clay, ex-real estate agent and R&B star on the verge Listen to his new single, ‘Honest Enough.’ by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Piers Secunda turns back time on ISIS’ cultural destruction Armed with industrial floor paint the artist is working to repair Iraq's bullet-ridden cultural artifacts and reconnect us with our cultural past. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Exploring the rise of Soviet nostalgia in Russia Looking into why millennials are championing the undying appeal of Soviet-era aesthetics. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Grace Wales Bonner’s first major exhibition merges black mysticism and rituals The designer brings together work from her biggest inspirations, such as photographers Liz Johnson Artur and Rotimi Fani-Kayode, as well as British artist Sampha. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Stendhal Syndrome: can art be so beautiful it almost kills you? Psychiatrists delve into the elusive science behind the 'art attack.' by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Watch Marisa Tomei transform into opera diva Maria Callas Makeup artist James Kaliardos discusses the surprisingly emotional video. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Lara Baladi, the Egyptian-Lebanese artist changing our perception of protest As part of the Document Journal x Prada Mode conversation series at Art Basel in Miami Beach, we highlight six visionary artists changing the future... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold The weird history of (surprisingly good) state-sanctioned music in Russia Vladimir Putin recently proposed the government take control of rap music—and it's hardly his first hip hop rodeo. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold David Byrne’s alternative guide to 2018 In a year marked by family separations and the Tide Pod Challenge, David Byrne recaps the news stories that will make you feel good about... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold The finance bro guide to #metoo? Avoid women completely Men on Wall Street are taking to cutting women completely out of their professional lives in order to avoid possible sexual harassment accusations. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold JPEGMAFIA’s angry, experimental rap was the soundtrack of 2018 The rising rapper talks the hostile U.S. political climate, problematic idols, and what sort of music he’ll be putting out at 50. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Chanel Metiers d’Art champions cruelty-free craftsmanship Following its decision to ban animal pelts, the French house debuted its Métiers d'Art 2018 collection at The Met’s Temple of Dendur. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Autonomous cars are set to change how we have sex As the development of self-driving cars continues to build, drivers will suddenly have a lot more down-time. Will sex be there to fill the void? by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Consent-based brothel wants to fix problem of bad robot sex Sex dolls can be made to do anything the user desires—both in and outside the realms of morality. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold MDMA makes people better at social interactions—without naivety A study found that those on MDMA were far more open and forthcoming at cooperating with others, they weren’t naïve or duped. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Men who are emotionally stable have more sexual partners Behavioral economists in Australia found that men have more sexual partners if they have varied personality traits and are more extroverted. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold The most dangerous place for women is the home A new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) finds that women account for 82% of intimate partner homicides. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Countries move to leave UNESCO, signaling a decreased priority for the role of culture in world peace Both the United States and the United Kingdom have expressed a desire to leave the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Technology is tracing your every move Devices are measuring your every move, and with all our usage, they can paint a picture of our daily lives. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Raf Simons, George Condo, and more collaborate on Anthony Roth Costanzo’s new operatic installation Anthony Roth Costanzo teamed up with an all-star creative team that includes Cecilia Dean, James Kaliardos, Tilda Swinton, Ryan McNamara, and more on his latest... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold The secret to a long life is lifestyle, not genetics A study reveals that people who live longer are usually the product of parents who lived similar healthier lifestyles. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Why women lie less A new study reports that women find it harder to lie, whereas men tend to stretch the truth more across the board. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Haiti faces a mass extinction of animals thanks to deforestation Extreme logging in Haiti is causing an irreversible change it the tropical rainforests and the habitat they provide. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Suicides reach 30-year high among Japanese youth New figures released by the government revealed that last year alone, 250 youth took their own lives in Japan. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold The wealthier you are the less likely you are to help climate change A University of Barcelona studied measured how people of different income levels contribute to the fight against climate change. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Far-right extremism is on the rise in the West A study of terrorist attacks in the west found that terrorist attacks by far-right groups are increasing and connected to online activity. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold After 7 taxi driver suicides, New York waives $20 million in fees The move is to alleviate financial pressures as the rise of apps like Uber and Lyft leave yellow cab drivers with decreasing livelihoods. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Space travel can alter your brain Researchers discovered that a group of Russian cosmonauts had excess cerebrospinal fluid, which is responsible for compressing grey matter in the brain, after traveling to... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami consider legal action over fake Shanghai exhibition The exhibition featuring counterfeit works by Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami has been touring China since April 2018. by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Scientists discover why playing Tetris is good for your nerves The Soviet-era computer game Tetris helps users achieve "flow," a state of mind "so engaged it makes the rest of the world fall away, and... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Straight outta Sochi: Culture minster claims rap is a Russian invention Russian culture minister Vladimir Medinsky stated that rap originated with Soviet poet Vladimir Mayakovsky at a meeting held by a think tank. by Caroline Christie