In a debut portfolio for the inaugural issue of Notes on Beauty, we explore beauty through the lens of those who have indelibly shaped the cultural landscape of New York and the world over the last four decades
Blending Tibetan mantra, electronic subversion, and generational memory, YESHE’s music video reclaim space and refuse silence
Cult icon, chronicler of chaos, and poet of the absurd—Cookie Mueller’s Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black is a sacred text of survival, wonder, and wit
Following his debut solo show in London, the British artist joins Document to discuss painting, performance, and his corporeal collaboration with choreographer Sharon Eyal
Held at Milan Central Train Station and a restored 1950s train originally designed by Gio Ponti, Prada Frames 2025 brought together designers, policymakers, and researchers to imagine the future of mobility
A talk given at Statements on Style, as part of the MoMA Forum on Contemporary Photography, by Nick Vogelson, Editor-in-Chief, Document Journal and Notes on Beauty
In his latest exhibition, 'Blue Roan' at Hannah Barry Gallery in London, the artist brings together 15 years of instinct-driven image-making, carving frames by hand, and letting the work take shape on its own
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In the dreary Coachellscape, the electronic duo Snow Strippers offers a nostalgic reminder of a time when music festivals were still fun
In anticipation of his upcoming performance as Father Bartholomew Mary, Gideon Jacobs speaks with Trevor Paglen on how humanity’s ancient anxieties around visual representation are taking on new forms
Design meets desire in Vezzoli’s Monte Carlo show, a vivid reconstruction of Lagerfeld’s 1980s fantasy apartment—and a reflection on queer interior worlds
On the heels of two back-to-back shows at Pioneer Works previewing his upcoming album, the musician-actor sits down with Document to discuss its sonic drivers and interpersonal inspirations
At MAM Shanghai, the Rome-based artist creates immersive electrical installations that bridge ancient spiritual symbols with modern scientific principles
With a first solo show and festival debut behind her, the Libyan-American artist is poised for a breakthrough year
Vans launches its Future Make platform with a psychedelic feat of light, sound, and design
Kicking off her monthly column for Document, darling of New York nightlife Angel Money chronicles an emerging cultural phenomenon: a season-long doll brawl
For the opening dinner of 'KHAM: The Road’, the artist’s latest exhibition at London gallery A/Political, scavenged carcasses make a Michelin-star menu by chef Masayoshi Haraguchi
The iconic fashion house celebrates its silk scarf heritage with nine contemporary artists, a retrospective book, and a Steven Meisel campaign featuring Julia Garner
Known for her high-octane sets, the NYC-based DJ discusses her EP’s intimate sonic journey, the emotional toll of creation, and her decade-long relationship with the city
From Debbie Harry's duet with Kelsey Lu as Kermit the Frog to bloodletting performances and duct tape couture, this year's experimental arts party celebrated New York's most iconic provocateurs
From leather atelier to global luxury brand, the exhibition traces the house’s evolution while honoring Japanese craft traditions and marking a creative turning point
Upon the passing of a founding principal of the studio that trafficked a contemporary art sensibility into architecture, reflections on the work of Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R)