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.
8 questions with Alice and Molly Goddard, fashion’s coolest sibling duo Alice and Molly Goddard discuss dress-ups, Avril Lavigne, and three decades of collaboration by Clara Malley Denise Murrell calls attention to the forgotten black muses of contemporary art The art curator's new exhibition at the Musee D'orsay in Paris places black figures at the center of contemporary art. by Jess Cole Artists Bryndon Cook and Rahim Fortune find stability in their Southern roots Ahead of his new album, Bryndon Cook—a.k.a. Starchild and the New Romantic— discusses southern identity and strong women with photographer Rahim Fortune. by Allie Monck Revisiting Godard’s ‘Tout Va Bien,’ a manifesto for post-1968 class struggle Starring a newly radicalized Jane Fonda, Jean-Luc Godard’s masterpiece of radical cinema documented a workers strike at a French sausage factory, and revealed the stratification... by Tia Glista Farah Al Qasimi photographs the playful everyday behind Dubai’s flashy veneer The New York and Dubai-based photographer disrupts the notion that Dubai is all flashy cars and towering skyscrapers in an exhibition at Jameel Arts Centre. by Ann Binlot Paul Hanlon’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows Hair stylist Paul Hanlon takes Document backstage to see his creations for the Fall 2019 shows at Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Lacoste, Chloé, and Paco Rabanne. by Document Journal Art gives a voice to South Asia’s most persecuted communities ‘Fabric(ated) Fractures,’ a group exhibition at Concrete in Dubai, tells the untold stories of rape, religious violence, and loss in South Asia. by Ann Binlot Anthony Turner’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows Anthony Turner, a regular Document contributor, takes us through his favorite Fall 2019 shows: No.21, Ann Demeulemeester, Missoni, Erdem, and Rochas. by Document Journal Holli Smith’s 7 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows The hair stylist takes Document backstage to showcase her favorite creations for GmbH, Acne Studios, Kenzo, Eckhaus Latta, Proenza Schouler, and Helmut Lang. by Document Journal 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 Photographer Alec Soth spent a year being a stranger in people’s homes The photographer’s latest series ‘I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating’ captures a glimpse of people in their own homes. by Ann Binlot Lauren Parsons’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows Parsons takes Document on her fashion week rounds, sharing her highlights at Grace Wales Bonner, Camper, Moncler x Simone Rocha, and Bottega Veneta. by Document Journal Paradise Found: Can this new club make Times Square fun? Can the joint venture between ex-Studio 54 proprietor Ian Schrager and the bohemian nightclub House of Yes create a new Paradise in Times Square? by Daisy Prince 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 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 Thomas de Kluyver’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows The make up artist drew inspiration from late 90s proms, a punk Oliver Twist, and Japanese cosplay. by Document Journal Premiere: Sunbeam Sound Machine’s new video is a psychedelic meditation on loneliness Hazy melodies meet Uber Eats in the music video for ‘Seems Like You've Made Up Your Mind’ about a delivery man’s buoyant break from monotony. by Kaylee Warren Girls who beat boys: 5 female athletes on pushing the limits of possibility At the Nike Women presentation in Paris, Document spoke to Brandi Chastain, Vashti Cunningham, Leticia Bufoni, Zeina Nassar, and María José Rojas about how dreaming... by Ann Binlot Theaster Gates illuminates the dark history of Maine’s interracial exiles For his first solo museum exhibition in France at Palais de Tokyo, the artist explores America’s dark forgotten past through the interracial exiles of Malaga... by Ann Binlot 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 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 Anna Sheffield, the fashion set’s new favorite jewelry designer The jeweler discusses bringing the interdisciplinary ethos of The Wiener Werkstätte to engagement rings. by Ann Binlot EDITION Hotels is reinventing billboard art—and Times Square along with it Robotic art projects and 3-D billboard installations are attracting New Yorkers to Times Square by Kaylee Warren Documenting the humanity in Tbilisi’s brutalist landmark of Soviet occupation Photographer Alex Schoelcher examines the history within a Tbilisi apartment complex for his new project "Plato." by Clara Malley Reclaiming nudity through the work of Alice Neel Exploring the freedom found in our unfiltered bodies at the new retrospective covering 60 years of Alice Neel’s nudes on view at David Zwirner. by Ann Binlot Anti-Agency is pushing modeling to new, inclusive heights 11 models from Anti's diverse roster speak on the agency and why inclusive modeling is an absolute necessity. by Shawn Lakin Sadie Barnette explores a Black Panther-infused family history at The Armory Show Sadie Barnette brings a joyful reprieve to issues of race, identity, and gentrification at Charlie James Gallery at the 25th edition of The Armory Show. by Ann Binlot 3 exhibitions changing the narrative around the “forgotten female artist” For International Women’s Day, Document celebrates the women who defined art history—and the curators ensuring they get their due. by Clara Malley Tracking this season’s hot new trend: Environmentalism Climate change was all the talk for Fall 2019, but how do we make the jump from runway to reality? by Gabriela Serpa Follow model Simona Kust get ready for the Saint Laurent Winter 2019 show The model takes us with her as she prepares for the Saint Laurent Winter 2019 show in Paris. by Sam Weir 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 Marco Zanini has set out on his own—and is not looking back The designer, who launched the first collection under his eponymous label at Milan Fashion Week, discusses taking the plunge into full creative control. by Alice Lefons Michael the III guides you through the best and worst of Paris Fashion Week Michael the III names the definitely not made-up best and worst collections, models, and hot spots of Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019. by Michael the III Helmut Lang gets the Slava Mogutin treatment The photographer continues ten years of creative collaboration with the brand with his "logo hack" capsule collection by Clara Malley Remembering the photography of ‘Renaissance man’ Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld’s art dealer, Mathias Rastorfer of Galerie Gmurzynska, recalls working with the legendary Chanel designer as a photographer. by Ann Binlot Thierry Mugler is adored by Cardi B. and Lady Gaga, but just who is the revered designer? The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts pays homage to the fashion designer in the exhibition ‘Thierry Mugler: Couturissime.’ by Ann Binlot Hedi Slimane unveils his new romantic vision for Celine The designer emerged from the Celine archives with a new refined vision for Fall 2019. by Allie Monck Deconstructing functionality at Y/Project Fall 2019 Photographer Kei Takeda goes backstage as Glenn Martens unveils his latest collection for Y/Project. by Gabriela Serpa If you’re not buying your favorite celeb’s trash, are you even a real fan? With social media giving us unfettered access to the stars, fandom has become manic for the ability to "own" a piece of their favorite celebrities. by Kaylee Warren The Japanese House’s ‘Good at Falling’ ushers in a soothing wave of introspection The Japanese House's debut album, ‘Good at Falling,’ chronicles several years of self-discovery, love, and a breakup for Amber Bain. by Allie Monck Amy Lamé gives voice to London After Dark London's Night Czar is using legislation to preserve endangered art spaces; New York should take note. by Daisy Prince Andy Dixon’s colorful commentary on the comedy of desire The Canadian artist interweaves themes of appropriation to paint a vivid interpretation of art’s intricate relationship with wealth and decadence. by Kaylee Warren 8 Afro-Italian creatives share their struggle to be seen Amidst a rise of ethno-nationalism, eight Italian artists of color fight against their erasure. by Jordan Anderson The CFDA addresses why we (still) need to talk about diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry “We have to re-write the blueprint. This is a moment of change.” by Kaylee Warren 5 Black political activists who changed America forever—and were exiled for it Amira Rasool remembers five figures who sacrificed their lives in the United States in the fight for civil rights and social justice. by Amira Rasool The story behind Sarah Charlesworth’s haunting ‘Stills’ series Document takes a look at the late Sarah Charlesworth’s archive on the occasion of her first exhibition with Paula Cooper Gallery. by Ann Binlot Mike Kelley’s ‘Unisex Love Nest’ examines the politics of queer aesthetics Mike Kelley's 'Unisex Love Nest,' which was recently shown in his adopted hometown for the first time, still resonates 20 years after its debut. by Ann Binlot Welcome to your brain at Milan Fashion Week Michael the III suffers from an existential crisis while sitting at one of Milan Fashion Week’s most coveted front rows. by Michael the III Chris Brooks photographs the revival of his family’s lost printing press The photographer concludes a decade-long project with the release of his first book on the family press. by Clara Malley 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
8 questions with Alice and Molly Goddard, fashion’s coolest sibling duo Alice and Molly Goddard discuss dress-ups, Avril Lavigne, and three decades of collaboration by Clara Malley
Denise Murrell calls attention to the forgotten black muses of contemporary art The art curator's new exhibition at the Musee D'orsay in Paris places black figures at the center of contemporary art. by Jess Cole
Artists Bryndon Cook and Rahim Fortune find stability in their Southern roots Ahead of his new album, Bryndon Cook—a.k.a. Starchild and the New Romantic— discusses southern identity and strong women with photographer Rahim Fortune. by Allie Monck
Revisiting Godard’s ‘Tout Va Bien,’ a manifesto for post-1968 class struggle Starring a newly radicalized Jane Fonda, Jean-Luc Godard’s masterpiece of radical cinema documented a workers strike at a French sausage factory, and revealed the stratification... by Tia Glista
Farah Al Qasimi photographs the playful everyday behind Dubai’s flashy veneer The New York and Dubai-based photographer disrupts the notion that Dubai is all flashy cars and towering skyscrapers in an exhibition at Jameel Arts Centre. by Ann Binlot
Paul Hanlon’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows Hair stylist Paul Hanlon takes Document backstage to see his creations for the Fall 2019 shows at Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Lacoste, Chloé, and Paco Rabanne. by Document Journal
Art gives a voice to South Asia’s most persecuted communities ‘Fabric(ated) Fractures,’ a group exhibition at Concrete in Dubai, tells the untold stories of rape, religious violence, and loss in South Asia. by Ann Binlot
Anthony Turner’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows Anthony Turner, a regular Document contributor, takes us through his favorite Fall 2019 shows: No.21, Ann Demeulemeester, Missoni, Erdem, and Rochas. by Document Journal
Holli Smith’s 7 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows The hair stylist takes Document backstage to showcase her favorite creations for GmbH, Acne Studios, Kenzo, Eckhaus Latta, Proenza Schouler, and Helmut Lang. by Document Journal
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
Photographer Alec Soth spent a year being a stranger in people’s homes The photographer’s latest series ‘I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating’ captures a glimpse of people in their own homes. by Ann Binlot
Lauren Parsons’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows Parsons takes Document on her fashion week rounds, sharing her highlights at Grace Wales Bonner, Camper, Moncler x Simone Rocha, and Bottega Veneta. by Document Journal
Paradise Found: Can this new club make Times Square fun? Can the joint venture between ex-Studio 54 proprietor Ian Schrager and the bohemian nightclub House of Yes create a new Paradise in Times Square? by Daisy Prince
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
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
Thomas de Kluyver’s 6 favorite beauty looks from the Fall 2019 shows The make up artist drew inspiration from late 90s proms, a punk Oliver Twist, and Japanese cosplay. by Document Journal
Premiere: Sunbeam Sound Machine’s new video is a psychedelic meditation on loneliness Hazy melodies meet Uber Eats in the music video for ‘Seems Like You've Made Up Your Mind’ about a delivery man’s buoyant break from monotony. by Kaylee Warren
Girls who beat boys: 5 female athletes on pushing the limits of possibility At the Nike Women presentation in Paris, Document spoke to Brandi Chastain, Vashti Cunningham, Leticia Bufoni, Zeina Nassar, and María José Rojas about how dreaming... by Ann Binlot
Theaster Gates illuminates the dark history of Maine’s interracial exiles For his first solo museum exhibition in France at Palais de Tokyo, the artist explores America’s dark forgotten past through the interracial exiles of Malaga... by Ann Binlot
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
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
Anna Sheffield, the fashion set’s new favorite jewelry designer The jeweler discusses bringing the interdisciplinary ethos of The Wiener Werkstätte to engagement rings. by Ann Binlot
EDITION Hotels is reinventing billboard art—and Times Square along with it Robotic art projects and 3-D billboard installations are attracting New Yorkers to Times Square by Kaylee Warren
Documenting the humanity in Tbilisi’s brutalist landmark of Soviet occupation Photographer Alex Schoelcher examines the history within a Tbilisi apartment complex for his new project "Plato." by Clara Malley
Reclaiming nudity through the work of Alice Neel Exploring the freedom found in our unfiltered bodies at the new retrospective covering 60 years of Alice Neel’s nudes on view at David Zwirner. by Ann Binlot
Anti-Agency is pushing modeling to new, inclusive heights 11 models from Anti's diverse roster speak on the agency and why inclusive modeling is an absolute necessity. by Shawn Lakin
Sadie Barnette explores a Black Panther-infused family history at The Armory Show Sadie Barnette brings a joyful reprieve to issues of race, identity, and gentrification at Charlie James Gallery at the 25th edition of The Armory Show. by Ann Binlot
3 exhibitions changing the narrative around the “forgotten female artist” For International Women’s Day, Document celebrates the women who defined art history—and the curators ensuring they get their due. by Clara Malley
Tracking this season’s hot new trend: Environmentalism Climate change was all the talk for Fall 2019, but how do we make the jump from runway to reality? by Gabriela Serpa
Follow model Simona Kust get ready for the Saint Laurent Winter 2019 show The model takes us with her as she prepares for the Saint Laurent Winter 2019 show in Paris. by Sam Weir
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
Marco Zanini has set out on his own—and is not looking back The designer, who launched the first collection under his eponymous label at Milan Fashion Week, discusses taking the plunge into full creative control. by Alice Lefons
Michael the III guides you through the best and worst of Paris Fashion Week Michael the III names the definitely not made-up best and worst collections, models, and hot spots of Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019. by Michael the III
Helmut Lang gets the Slava Mogutin treatment The photographer continues ten years of creative collaboration with the brand with his "logo hack" capsule collection by Clara Malley
Remembering the photography of ‘Renaissance man’ Karl Lagerfeld Karl Lagerfeld’s art dealer, Mathias Rastorfer of Galerie Gmurzynska, recalls working with the legendary Chanel designer as a photographer. by Ann Binlot
Thierry Mugler is adored by Cardi B. and Lady Gaga, but just who is the revered designer? The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts pays homage to the fashion designer in the exhibition ‘Thierry Mugler: Couturissime.’ by Ann Binlot
Hedi Slimane unveils his new romantic vision for Celine The designer emerged from the Celine archives with a new refined vision for Fall 2019. by Allie Monck
Deconstructing functionality at Y/Project Fall 2019 Photographer Kei Takeda goes backstage as Glenn Martens unveils his latest collection for Y/Project. by Gabriela Serpa
If you’re not buying your favorite celeb’s trash, are you even a real fan? With social media giving us unfettered access to the stars, fandom has become manic for the ability to "own" a piece of their favorite celebrities. by Kaylee Warren
The Japanese House’s ‘Good at Falling’ ushers in a soothing wave of introspection The Japanese House's debut album, ‘Good at Falling,’ chronicles several years of self-discovery, love, and a breakup for Amber Bain. by Allie Monck
Amy Lamé gives voice to London After Dark London's Night Czar is using legislation to preserve endangered art spaces; New York should take note. by Daisy Prince
Andy Dixon’s colorful commentary on the comedy of desire The Canadian artist interweaves themes of appropriation to paint a vivid interpretation of art’s intricate relationship with wealth and decadence. by Kaylee Warren
8 Afro-Italian creatives share their struggle to be seen Amidst a rise of ethno-nationalism, eight Italian artists of color fight against their erasure. by Jordan Anderson
The CFDA addresses why we (still) need to talk about diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry “We have to re-write the blueprint. This is a moment of change.” by Kaylee Warren
5 Black political activists who changed America forever—and were exiled for it Amira Rasool remembers five figures who sacrificed their lives in the United States in the fight for civil rights and social justice. by Amira Rasool
The story behind Sarah Charlesworth’s haunting ‘Stills’ series Document takes a look at the late Sarah Charlesworth’s archive on the occasion of her first exhibition with Paula Cooper Gallery. by Ann Binlot
Mike Kelley’s ‘Unisex Love Nest’ examines the politics of queer aesthetics Mike Kelley's 'Unisex Love Nest,' which was recently shown in his adopted hometown for the first time, still resonates 20 years after its debut. by Ann Binlot
Welcome to your brain at Milan Fashion Week Michael the III suffers from an existential crisis while sitting at one of Milan Fashion Week’s most coveted front rows. by Michael the III
Chris Brooks photographs the revival of his family’s lost printing press The photographer concludes a decade-long project with the release of his first book on the family press. by Clara Malley
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