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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.
Documented 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. by Drew Sawyer Conversations 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. by Clara Malley Above the Fold Artist Wim Botha exposes the bad faith of Encyclopedia Britannica In ‘Still Life With Discontent,’ the South African sculptor draws parallels between bibles and encyclopedias—and exposes America’s own complicated history of Apartheid. by Monique Long Above the Fold 15 minutes with Pedro Almodóvar, film legend turned fine artist The legendary filmmaker's first New York exhibition, ‘Waiting for the Light,’ is on view at Marlborough Gallery through June 29, 2019. by Ann Binlot Conversations John Waters and Edmund White decode death, sexting, and the flaws of Dalí Ahead of Waters's new essay collection, 'Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder,' the writers reminisce on glory holes and redeem Warhol's legacy... by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold Paul Anthony Smith probes his dual identity in ‘Junction’ The Jamaican-American artist Paul Anthony Smith investigates class, colonialism, and culture in Junction, his first exhibition at Jack Shainman. by Ann Binlot Conversations Designer Hiroshi Fujiwara and artist Takashi Murakami on humility and the art of collaboration The artists discuss streetwear, Orientalism, and the shifting demands of the art market for Document S/S 2019. by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold 4 creatives on being painted by Chloe Wise On the occasion of Chloe Wise’s portrait exhibition ‘Not That We Don’t’ at Almine Rech London, Document reached out to her subjects to gain their... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Lizzie Fitch and Ryan Trecartin’s B-horror version of America’s rural fantasy The artists reconstruct the idea of home in their Fondazione Prada exhibition ”Whether Line.” by Ann Binlot 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 Trace the ‘Journey of a Raindrop’ at Milan’s Issey Miyake flagship Issey Miyake tapped Dutch designer Jólan van der Wiel to create a series of installations in its Milan flagship for Salone del Mobile. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold The women of the Bauhaus who rethought the world—and were forgotten On the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, look at five groundbreaking women who were erased from art history. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Genevieve Gaignard removes our rose-colored glasses for white Americana The artist explores the disturbing resonances of domestic life and white nostalgia in "Black White and Red All Over" at Monique Meloche Gallery. by Clara Malley Above the Fold The 14th Sharjah Biennial tells the stories ignored by popular culture Zoe Butt, Omar Kholeif, and Claire Tancons curated the 14th Sharjah Biennial, ‘Leaving the Echo Chamber,’ which looks at how systems dictate culture. by Ann Binlot 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 Anne Imhof’s ‘Sex’ convulses with death and desire The artist gives expression to human yearnings and the futile quest for refuge—against a frenetic soundtrack spanning Vivaldi to Nirvana. by Justin Polera Above the Fold A day in Tompkins Square Park with artist Jack Greer The artist discusses his affinity for parks, creating in the spirit of the internet, and how he's changed since the end of The Still House... by Nick Ricardo Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 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 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 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 Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 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 Conversations Kunle Martins and Jack Pierson invite you to their ‘Pee Party’ The two artists discuss love, life, and their first exhibition together at Jeffrey Stark. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 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 Above the Fold 4 Mexican fashion designers on Frida Kahlo’s enduring influence Carla Fernández, Andres Jimenez, Alejandra Quesada, and Barbara Sánchez-Kane recall how the legendary artist influenced their own practices. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold The surreal domestic lives of humans and their hyper-real dolls Fondazione Prada’s new exhibition, ‘Surrogati. Un amore ideale’ (Surrogate. A Love Ideal) explores the emotional bonds between humans and their inanimate companions. by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Filmmaker Jenn Nkiru reclaims the black origins of techno With her new film ‘Black to Techno,’ commissioned by Gucci and Frieze, the filmmaker looks to the genre's beginnings in the Motor City. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold 5 artists on how masculinity informs their practice As gender moves beyond the binary, Document takes a look at toxic and beautiful permutations of masculinity with Liana Finck, Rashaad Newsome, Cédric Rivrain, Gianni... by Clara Malley Conversations Alok Vaid-Menon wants you to embrace vulnerability this Valentine’s day The poet and performer, who will stage three different happenings for Valentine's Day, discusses the evolution of their personal style and challenging the established meaning... by Sara Radin 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 Conversations Tattooist Maxime Plescia-Büchi ponders the lovely ubiquity of symbols In anticipation of the opening of his third tattoo studio, Sang Bleu LA, contemporary tattoo behemoth Maxime Plescia-Büchi discusses aesthetics and the potentially tumultuous state... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold 20 years later, ‘United States of Attica’ is still a rallying cry for prison reform Alife® and the Brooklyn Museum teamed to bring Faith Ringgold’s seminal work to a new audience for its inaugural Black History Month capsule collection. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Penny Slinger invites us to unveil the feminine psyche in a new tantric exhibition The British artist draws from Surrealism to empower women to reclaim their “birthright” to sexual expression and deconstruct oppressive structures of power. by Kaylee Warren Above the Fold Finding my Filipino identity in Maia Cruz Palileo’s art Document senior editor Ann Binlot writes on her search for representation of her Filipino heritage only to find it through the art of contemporary artist... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Tabitha Soren sees America’s collective anxiety in our fingerprint-stained screens In her new project ‘Surface Tension,’ Tabitha Soren suggests our digital-era anxiety can actually bring us closer together. by Hannah Ongley 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 The artist too radical for 18th century Paris finally gets an exhibition Centuries after his death, Jean-Jacques Lequeu's haunting sketches of architecture and erotica are finally being celebrated. by Clara Malley Conversations Gianni Lee and Elise Peterson on Black art and brainstorming the future The artists discuss communal responsibility and imagine Black futures through their work and experience. by Allie Monck 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 The surrealist film noir set in the aftermath of Trump’s inauguration Josephine Meckseper weaves Trump’s inauguration and the Women’s March that followed into a new iteration of Maurice Maeterlinck’s Pelléas et Mélisande. by Ann Binlot Conversations Filmmaker Jonas Mekas Skypes with Hans Ulrich Obrist about the rise of the .net generation Document is very sorry to hear of the passing of the wonderful and revolutionary Jonas Mekas, known as the godfather of American avant-garde cinema. by Document Journal
Documented 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. by Drew Sawyer
Conversations 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. by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Artist Wim Botha exposes the bad faith of Encyclopedia Britannica In ‘Still Life With Discontent,’ the South African sculptor draws parallels between bibles and encyclopedias—and exposes America’s own complicated history of Apartheid. by Monique Long
Above the Fold 15 minutes with Pedro Almodóvar, film legend turned fine artist The legendary filmmaker's first New York exhibition, ‘Waiting for the Light,’ is on view at Marlborough Gallery through June 29, 2019. by Ann Binlot
Conversations John Waters and Edmund White decode death, sexting, and the flaws of Dalí Ahead of Waters's new essay collection, 'Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder,' the writers reminisce on glory holes and redeem Warhol's legacy... by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold Paul Anthony Smith probes his dual identity in ‘Junction’ The Jamaican-American artist Paul Anthony Smith investigates class, colonialism, and culture in Junction, his first exhibition at Jack Shainman. by Ann Binlot
Conversations Designer Hiroshi Fujiwara and artist Takashi Murakami on humility and the art of collaboration The artists discuss streetwear, Orientalism, and the shifting demands of the art market for Document S/S 2019. by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold 4 creatives on being painted by Chloe Wise On the occasion of Chloe Wise’s portrait exhibition ‘Not That We Don’t’ at Almine Rech London, Document reached out to her subjects to gain their... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Lizzie Fitch and Ryan Trecartin’s B-horror version of America’s rural fantasy The artists reconstruct the idea of home in their Fondazione Prada exhibition ”Whether Line.” by Ann Binlot
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 Trace the ‘Journey of a Raindrop’ at Milan’s Issey Miyake flagship Issey Miyake tapped Dutch designer Jólan van der Wiel to create a series of installations in its Milan flagship for Salone del Mobile. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold The women of the Bauhaus who rethought the world—and were forgotten On the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, look at five groundbreaking women who were erased from art history. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Genevieve Gaignard removes our rose-colored glasses for white Americana The artist explores the disturbing resonances of domestic life and white nostalgia in "Black White and Red All Over" at Monique Meloche Gallery. by Clara Malley
Above the Fold The 14th Sharjah Biennial tells the stories ignored by popular culture Zoe Butt, Omar Kholeif, and Claire Tancons curated the 14th Sharjah Biennial, ‘Leaving the Echo Chamber,’ which looks at how systems dictate culture. by Ann Binlot
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 Anne Imhof’s ‘Sex’ convulses with death and desire The artist gives expression to human yearnings and the futile quest for refuge—against a frenetic soundtrack spanning Vivaldi to Nirvana. by Justin Polera
Above the Fold A day in Tompkins Square Park with artist Jack Greer The artist discusses his affinity for parks, creating in the spirit of the internet, and how he's changed since the end of The Still House... by Nick Ricardo
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 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
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 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
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 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
Conversations Kunle Martins and Jack Pierson invite you to their ‘Pee Party’ The two artists discuss love, life, and their first exhibition together at Jeffrey Stark. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 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
Above the Fold 4 Mexican fashion designers on Frida Kahlo’s enduring influence Carla Fernández, Andres Jimenez, Alejandra Quesada, and Barbara Sánchez-Kane recall how the legendary artist influenced their own practices. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold The surreal domestic lives of humans and their hyper-real dolls Fondazione Prada’s new exhibition, ‘Surrogati. Un amore ideale’ (Surrogate. A Love Ideal) explores the emotional bonds between humans and their inanimate companions. by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Filmmaker Jenn Nkiru reclaims the black origins of techno With her new film ‘Black to Techno,’ commissioned by Gucci and Frieze, the filmmaker looks to the genre's beginnings in the Motor City. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold 5 artists on how masculinity informs their practice As gender moves beyond the binary, Document takes a look at toxic and beautiful permutations of masculinity with Liana Finck, Rashaad Newsome, Cédric Rivrain, Gianni... by Clara Malley
Conversations Alok Vaid-Menon wants you to embrace vulnerability this Valentine’s day The poet and performer, who will stage three different happenings for Valentine's Day, discusses the evolution of their personal style and challenging the established meaning... by Sara Radin
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
Conversations Tattooist Maxime Plescia-Büchi ponders the lovely ubiquity of symbols In anticipation of the opening of his third tattoo studio, Sang Bleu LA, contemporary tattoo behemoth Maxime Plescia-Büchi discusses aesthetics and the potentially tumultuous state... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold 20 years later, ‘United States of Attica’ is still a rallying cry for prison reform Alife® and the Brooklyn Museum teamed to bring Faith Ringgold’s seminal work to a new audience for its inaugural Black History Month capsule collection. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Penny Slinger invites us to unveil the feminine psyche in a new tantric exhibition The British artist draws from Surrealism to empower women to reclaim their “birthright” to sexual expression and deconstruct oppressive structures of power. by Kaylee Warren
Above the Fold Finding my Filipino identity in Maia Cruz Palileo’s art Document senior editor Ann Binlot writes on her search for representation of her Filipino heritage only to find it through the art of contemporary artist... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Tabitha Soren sees America’s collective anxiety in our fingerprint-stained screens In her new project ‘Surface Tension,’ Tabitha Soren suggests our digital-era anxiety can actually bring us closer together. by Hannah Ongley
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 The artist too radical for 18th century Paris finally gets an exhibition Centuries after his death, Jean-Jacques Lequeu's haunting sketches of architecture and erotica are finally being celebrated. by Clara Malley
Conversations Gianni Lee and Elise Peterson on Black art and brainstorming the future The artists discuss communal responsibility and imagine Black futures through their work and experience. by Allie Monck
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 The surrealist film noir set in the aftermath of Trump’s inauguration Josephine Meckseper weaves Trump’s inauguration and the Women’s March that followed into a new iteration of Maurice Maeterlinck’s Pelléas et Mélisande. by Ann Binlot
Conversations Filmmaker Jonas Mekas Skypes with Hans Ulrich Obrist about the rise of the .net generation Document is very sorry to hear of the passing of the wonderful and revolutionary Jonas Mekas, known as the godfather of American avant-garde cinema. by Document Journal