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The future of lingerie: 8 brands defining ‘sexy’ today
April 29, 2019 4:35 pmDocument spoke to eight founders about creating a vision of empowering sexuality that doesn’t include a wonderbra.
From the Archive: John Waters and Edmund White decode death, sexting, and the flaws of Dalí
April 29, 2019 1:00 pmAhead 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 for Document S/S 2019.
The Making of Hiroshi Fujiwara: 6 subcultures that shaped the ‘Godfather of Streetwear’
April 26, 2019 3:26 pmDocument breaks down Hiroshi Fujiwara’s six biggest influences, from Ura-Harajuku to 80s hip hop.
‘The Village Voice’ nurtured New York’s preeminent thinkers—here are their untold stories
April 26, 2019 1:00 pmWriter Bob Morris reflects on the alternative weekly golden era with Hilton Als, Lynn Yaeger, Michael Musto, and Vince Aletti.
Sean Penn and Salman Rushdie turn private memories into surreal films for Staerk&Christensen
April 25, 2019 5:42 pmDanish design duo Helena Christensen and Camilla Staerk collaborate with artists who inspire them for ‘In My Dream Last Night…,’ a short film and sound concept premiering exclusively on Document.
Rave Zine: new photography with eternal DIY spirit
April 25, 2019 3:55 pmThe new zine celebrates the artists keeping the inventive, youthful spirit of the Second Summer of Love alive in its first issue.
Austin Anderson of Slow Hollows on succeeding in music without selling your soul
April 25, 2019 2:51 pmThe frequent Tyler, the Creator collaborator spoke to Document about growth, his booklist, and what's on his 20s bucket list.
Paul Anthony Smith probes his dual identity in ‘Junction’
April 24, 2019 11:26 amThe Jamaican-American artist Paul Anthony Smith investigates class, colonialism, and culture in Junction, his first exhibition at Jack Shainman.
Sophie Green photographs the singular beauty of London’s African ‘white garment’ churches
April 24, 2019 9:21 amThe British social documentary and portrait photographer releases 'Congregation,' her second photography book portraying the rarely-documented spiritual worship of African South Londoners.
Matthew Williams and Sita Abellán on creating with emotion in a tech-fueled culture
April 23, 2019 4:00 pmThe designer of 1017 ALYX 9SM and the techno DJ discuss ephemerality and authenticity in the digital age for Document S/S 2019.
Dior Men by Ryan McGinley and Kim Jones
April 23, 2019 1:11 pmIn collaboration with Dior Men and Kim Jones, Ryan McGinley photographs the rising stars of the music industry—Kevin Abstract, 070 Shake, Shamir, Ryan Beatty, and Austin Anderson—for Document S/S 2019.
Announcing Document Journal S/S 2019
April 23, 2019 11:04 amFor Document's S/S 2019 edition, we scan the landscape, both past and present, to identify the power structures, technologies, and cultural forces that shape what we see and how we see it.
Dior’s Kim Jones and Apple’s Jony Ive predict what our future will look like
April 23, 2019 10:30 amThe pair dissect the enduring design needs of the tech and the tactile for Document’s S/S 2019 issue.
Designer Hiroshi Fujiwara and artist Takashi Murakami on humility and the art of collaboration
April 22, 2019 12:31 pmThe artists discuss streetwear, Orientalism, and the shifting demands of the art market for Document S/S 2019.
4 creatives on being painted by Chloe Wise
April 19, 2019 3:26 pmOn 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 perspective.
Shamir, music’s accidental pop star, is finally back in the spotlight
April 19, 2019 11:52 amOn the release of his 5th studio album, ‘Be the Yee, Here Comes the Haw,’ the unpredictable singer-songwriter tells Document about his personal rebuilding process and his love of cold leftovers.
‘Fades and Braids,’ the short film exploring Asian identity through hairstyles
April 18, 2019 12:11 pmFAR–NEAR, a cross-cultural book series aimed at broadening perspectives of Asia, launches its second issue with a short film about hair and heritage.
Anna Delvey’s ‘delusions of grandeur’ and the gaslighting of an entire generation
April 17, 2019 2:30 pmAnna 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.
Learning to turn taglines into real change with Hillary Clinton and Anna Wintour
April 16, 2019 4:51 pmActivists, artists, and entrepreneurs took to the tenth annual Women in the World Summit to discuss ageism, gun control, and why it’s time for men to ‘get the facts, write a check, and move out of the way.’
Lizzie Fitch and Ryan Trecartin’s B-horror version of America’s rural fantasy
April 16, 2019 12:38 pmThe artists reconstruct the idea of home in their Fondazione Prada exhibition ”Whether Line.”
Finding inspiration with Mugler’s Casey Cadwallader
April 15, 2019 3:50 pmDocument caught up with Mugler’s designer during Salone del Mobile to find out his tricks and rituals for finding inspiration.
Corey Wash’s art is an etiquette class for abject millennials
April 12, 2019 4:53 pmThe artist and model is advocating for better communication through art.
Shayne Oliver takes Colmar A.G.E. to the western frontier
April 12, 2019 4:00 pmThe Italian outerwear brand tapped the New York designer for their second collaborative collection.
Digital defenders: meet the queer activists fighting surveillance and censorship online
April 12, 2019 12:24 pmWith the fight for LGBTQ rights increasingly being waged online, Document speaks to four individuals on the frontlines.
Trace the ‘Journey of a Raindrop’ at Milan’s Issey Miyake flagship
April 11, 2019 2:47 pmIssey Miyake tapped Dutch designer Jólan van der Wiel to create a series of installations in its Milan flagship for Salone del Mobile.
Mumbai, Unstyled: everyday fashion in India’s City of Dreams
April 11, 2019 2:02 pmPhotographer Martin Mae captures families, fashion models, and rickshaw drivers in the beautifully cacophonous city.
Patrick van Ommeslaeghe and Charlie De Keersmaecker
April 10, 2019 3:41 pmPhotographer Charlie De Keersmaecker and stylist Patrick van Ommeslaeghe collaborate on a fashion portfolio highlighting the stylist's rich archive.
The women of the Bauhaus who rethought the world—and were forgotten
April 9, 2019 11:55 amOn the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, look at five groundbreaking women who were erased from art history.
6 stories of compassion and contradiction on America’s southern border
April 8, 2019 3:56 pmIn 'American Backyard,' photographer Elliot Ross and writer Genevieve Allison give voice to the families, ranchers, and indigenous activists negotiating life on the U.S.-Mexico border.
5 Agnès Varda films that taught us how to be vulnerable
April 8, 2019 2:53 pmDocument remembers the vulnerable tenor of Varda’s oeuvre—and the 5 films that it is best embodied by.
Harvard’s Sarah Lewis wants us to create images as mirrors rather than windows
April 5, 2019 3:13 pmThe photography critic and scholar resists shortcuts and oversimplification. True representational justice demands a shift in context—in other words: this is a job for everyone. She gets to work in Document's Fall/Winter 2019 issue.
For Juilliard president Damian Woetzel, there is more than one definition of artistic success
April 5, 2019 2:30 pmWoetzel comments on building a brighter, more inclusive future for the prestigious conservatory and cultivating a spirit of versatility and collaboration in the young artists of today for Document's Fall/Winter 2018 issue.
Genevieve Gaignard removes our rose-colored glasses for white Americana
April 5, 2019 1:27 pmThe artist explores the disturbing resonances of domestic life and white nostalgia in "Black White and Red All Over" at Monique Meloche Gallery.
Noname speaks with Lakeith Stanfield about staying independent
April 5, 2019 10:30 amNoname's new track, ‘Song 32,’ is just for her fans. In Document's Spring/Summer 2019 issue, she and Lakeith Stanfield talk dodging and chasing the spotlight.
Document spotlights 5 extraordinary people whose work is transporting us from untenable presents to unimagined futures
April 4, 2019 1:52 pmWe hear from Jose Antonio Vargas on immigration, Marion Nestle on food, Damian Woetzel on the arts, Sarah Lewis on images, and Irin Carmon on power in Breaking Points, a portfolio from Document's Fall/Winter 2018 issue.
For journalist Irin Carmon, the only way to survive is to stay nimble
April 4, 2019 1:25 pmThe journalist who helped to expose Charlie Rose's long history of sexual harassment discusses #MeToo and the future of investigative reporting in Document's Fall/Winter 2018 issue.
Stella Donnelly is telling the world off, and having fun doing it
April 4, 2019 10:39 amThe Western Australian-based musician just released her debut album ‘Beware of the Dogs,’ which finds itself as the perfect balance between levity, hushed introspection, and biting cultural critique.
Helen Schulman explores age-old questions in the age of information
April 4, 2019 10:00 amSet in a Silicon Valley multiverse ruled by apps and algorithms, Schulman's latest book 'Come With Me' reveals the myriad consequences of our gluttonous hunger for knowledge.
The 14th Sharjah Biennial tells the stories ignored by popular culture
April 3, 2019 5:02 pmZoe Butt, Omar Kholeif, and Claire Tancons curated the 14th Sharjah Biennial, ‘Leaving the Echo Chamber,’ which looks at how systems dictate culture.
Academic and author Marion Nestle believes that food can catalyze political movements
April 3, 2019 4:28 pmNestle details the pernicious tactics of food and beverage corporations to prey on the vulnerable and encourages her readers to get involved in fixing a broken food system in Document's Fall/Winter 2018 issue.
Immigration activist Jose Antonio Vargas wants us to acknowledge our common humanity
April 3, 2019 3:45 pmThe author of ‘Dear America’ and founder of Define American on queerness, transformative tech, and living openly as an undocumented immigrant for Document's Fall/Winter 2018 issue.
Why everyone is rediscovering the spiritual illustrations of Emma Kunz
April 2, 2019 12:36 pmThe Serpentine in London plays host to the UK’s first solo show of the Swiss naturopath, healer, and environmental artist.
What is ‘emotional labor’ and why can’t you invoice for it?
April 1, 2019 5:31 pmArtist and activist Liv Wynter explains why we need to redefine the term emotional labour.
Wardrobe Therapy: sorting out my inner psyche and my summer aesthetic
April 1, 2019 12:21 pmIn the era of minimalism and Marie Kondo, we’re made to feel bad about not wanting to give items up. Janelle Abbott's 'Wardrobe Therapy' makes sentimental attachment something to be proud of.