Russell Tovey and Louis Fratino ponder the queer gaze and the necessity of creativity in the age of coronavirus
Shortly after lockdown began, actor and artist discussed their earliest encounters with Robert Mapplethorpe and the ways pandemic art can define a generation
Simone Rocha and Gwendoline Christie discuss the provocative power of brutal femininity
The two reminisce about the first time they met—in the bathrooms of Central Saint Martins—and discuss Rocha's latest collaborative endeavor, 4 Moncler Simone Rocha
Essayists Samantha Irby and Durga Chew-Bose find solace in memories and solitude
As Irby celebrates the release of her latest book, 'Wow, No Thank You,' during lockdown, the two discuss the art of sharing without oversharing
Earl Cave and Stuart Murdoch compare the soundtracks of their youths
The young actor and Belle and Sebastian frontman on teenage ennui and their shared enthusiasm for skateboarding
Mykki Blanco and Francesco Risso on playfulness, pussy cats, and the unsexy joys of aging
The performance artist talks to Marni's creative director about staying grounded in a 'fucking psychotic' industry
Colette’s Sarah Andelman and i-D founders Terry and Tricia Jones were influencers before it was a job
The effortlessly cool trio reflect on curation, team-building, and 40 years of 'i-D' in Document's Fall/Winter 2019 issue.
Frida Escobedo and Pedro Reyes look to the future to save Mexico’s lost past
The architect and artist discuss the decolonization of culture and honoring tradition through innovation in Document's Fall/Winter 2019 issue.
Roxane Gay, Gloria Allred, and Siri Hustvedt envision the law rewritten by women
The women discuss the 2020 candidates, reproductive freedom, sci-fi matriarchies, and the power of female anger for Document's Fall/Winter 2019 issue.
‘Queen & Slim’ star Daniel Kaluuya and author Marlon James are the legendary heroes of the new mythologies they’re creating
The Oscar Nominee and Booker Prizewinner on challenging the white gaze, resisting the need to self-justify, and ‘appreciating black art on black terms’ in conversation...
King Princess and Mj Rodriguez on the self-actualizing power of inventing a new persona
‘Queer people are the reason we have fashion’—the singer and 'Pose' star get real about giving credit, being crowned 'queer icons', and serving a greater...
Damson Idris and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje bring Britain’s dark racial history to light—and discover masculinity’s hopeful future
In 'Farming,' Idris plays a teenage Akinnuoye-Agbaje as he seeks empowerment through joining his neighborhood skinhead gang
‘We’re facing a societal collapse’: Extinction Rebellion’s Roger Hallam speaks to ACT UP’s Peter Staley about disrupting the world in order to save it
As Extinction Rebellion's two-week ‘International Rebellion’ kicks off, Hallam and Staley tell us why civil disobedience is our most viable tool for survival.
Tiff Massey and Laura Raicovich on why the art world needs a new model
The Detroit artist and the curator discuss sanctuaries, hair salons, and the art world's conservative underbelly.
Blood, Christ, and shock value: the gospel according to Ron Athey
The underground performance artist talks to Slava Mogutin about penetration, catharsis, and spirituality for Document S/S 2019.
Critics Parul Sehgal and Teju Cole on the changing authority of words
The writers reflect on the strenuous, theatrical, and brutally confessional craft of contemporary criticism in Document S/S 2019.
Samin Nosrat and José Andrés get to the root of the food industry’s malnourishment
The culinary giants discuss farming insecurity, workplace harassment, and the unsung merits of zucchini.
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.
DJs Stud1nt and NK Badtz Maru on NYC nightlife, from Bossa to beach raves
Rising NYC techno magicians Izzy Barreiro and Nicole Kim discuss their dream venues, graveyard raves, and the false promise of club utopias.
Austin Anderson of Slow Hollows on succeeding in music without selling your soul
The frequent Tyler, the Creator collaborator spoke to Document about growth, his booklist, and what's on his 20s bucket list.
Matthew Williams and Sita Abellán on creating with emotion in a tech-fueled culture
The designer of 1017 ALYX 9SM and the techno DJ discuss ephemerality and authenticity in the digital age for Document S/S 2019.
Dior’s Kim Jones and Apple’s Jony Ive predict what our future will look like
The 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
The artists discuss streetwear, Orientalism, and the shifting demands of the art market for Document S/S 2019.
Shamir, music’s accidental pop star, is finally back in the spotlight
On 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...
Finding inspiration with Mugler’s Casey Cadwallader
Document caught up with Mugler’s designer during Salone del Mobile to find out his tricks and rituals for finding inspiration.
Harvard’s Sarah Lewis wants us to create images as mirrors rather than windows
The 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....
For Juilliard president Damian Woetzel, there is more than one definition of artistic success
Woetzel comments on building a brighter, more inclusive future for the prestigious conservatory and cultivating a spirit of versatility and collaboration in the young artists...
Noname speaks with Lakeith Stanfield about staying independent
Noname'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.
For journalist Irin Carmon, the only way to survive is to stay nimble
The 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...
Stella Donnelly is telling the world off, and having fun doing it
The 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...
Academic and author Marion Nestle believes that food can catalyze political movements
Nestle details the pernicious tactics of food and beverage corporations to prey on the vulnerable and encourages her readers to get involved in fixing a...
Immigration activist Jose Antonio Vargas wants us to acknowledge our common humanity
The 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...
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.
Claire Barrow shuns perfectionism to embrace mistakes
The designer discusses beauty standards, her TV addiction, and her first memories of creating fashion.
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...
Puppets and Puppets: fantastical costumes for a downtown fashion crowd
Created by Carly Mark and Ayla Argentina, the new fashion community looks to fuse art and fashion with a real New York twist
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...
Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad on the evolution of Girlpool
The duo behind Girlpool sit down with Document to discuss their new album and their evolving relationship to each other and their music.
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.
Sita Abellan talks to electroclash legend Kittin about defying haters and making history
The self-described technoprincess talks to Caroline Hervé (Miss Kittin) about proving yourself in an image-obsessed world.
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.
Into the woods: Acne Studios’ Jonny Johansson takes on the Swedish outdoor icon Fjällräven
For Document Fall/Winter 2018, writer Mark Smith sat down with the Swedish co-founder to discuss his past and taking it slow in the age of...
Lawrence Ferlinghetti on the old San Francisco, his new novel, and his first 100 years
The literary legend discusses the legacy of City Lights, anarchism, and the San Francisco that was with editor Ira Silverberg.
Stella Tennant speaks with Tim Blanks about 25 years of era-defining fashion collaborations
Tim Blanks sits down with Stella Tennant to discuss her foray into the fashion world and the importance of utility for clothes at Holland &...
Artist Larry Bell tells architect Frank Gehry about his addiction to beginnings
Architect Frank Gehry and artist Larry Bell speak about their lifelong friendship and ruminate on the possibility of an unregulated art world for Document Fall/Winter...
Estonian Rapper Tommy Cash tells artist Slava Mogutin about the ideology of escapism
For Document's Fall/Winter 2018 issue, artist and activist Slava Mogutin and Tommy Cash bond over mafia-esque Russian security and explore their differences in political outlook.
Actress Mia Goth and dancer David Hallberg uncover hidden symmetries in their artistic practices
In this joint fashion portfolio from Document Fall/Winter 2018 starring the Suspiria actress—photographed by Craig McDean with fashion by Grace Coddington—and conversation with dancer David...
In a system that demands simplicity, Miuccia Prada offers complexity without apology
Document editor-in-chief Nick Vogelson meets with Mrs. Prada to discuss the art of subversion, ditching politics for fashion, and why success isn't the key to...
Love dolls don’t love you back
Laurie Simmons cast Japanese "Love Dolls" in Connecticut settings. Unlike their sexed-up American sisters, the wholesome fragility makes them all the more insidious. For the...
New York’s unreciprocated love for Benedetta Barzini
Model Benedetta Barzini answered the curse of her cold Italian dynasty upbringing with radical feminism and a surrogate family composed of Salvador Dalí, Lee Strasberg,...
