Art During Salone del Mobile, Zegna debuts ‘Born in Oasi,’ a book dedicated to the brand’s historied relationship to nature The Italian luxury brand transformed its headquarters in Milan’s design district into an interactive exhibit designed to connect high fashion and environmental consciousness
Art Danny Lim takes us into the unseen heart of Stockholm In his new photobook ‘Green’, the New York-based photographer turns his camera on the expressive youth and mossy parklands of Stockholm’s industrial waterfront
Art In ‘Body Objects,’ artists and designers sculpt hair, silicone, and bacteria Designer Brecht Wright Gander’s curatorial debut takes on a semi-animate world
Art SculptureCenter’s annual gala celebrates creative community Editor of Arts and Lifestyle Katie Rex takes you inside the event honoring artists and champions of the institution
Conversations Filmmaker Jonas Mekas Skypes with Hans Ulrich Obrist about the rise of the .net generation Rightly known as the godfather of American avant-garde cinema, Jonas Mekas has inspired the careers of artists and directors from Andy Warhol to Martin Scorsese.... by Document Journal Conversations Willem Dafoe takes you inside his fanaticism The 58-year-old Willem Dafoe brings a penetrating depth—at once profoundly humorous, troubling, serious, and odd—to his performances, of which, in a career spanning 40 years... by John Ortved Conversations Frédéric Sanchez and Laurie Anderson discuss the relationship between image and sound During his formative years, Frédéric Sanchez became drawn to the experimental sounds of John Cage and Brian Eno. Meanwhile Laurie Anderson began playing with people’s... by Blake Abbie Conversations Illustrator Eri Wakiyama and jewelry designer Yoon Skype about how creativity can’t be taught Tim Burton better watch out—there’s a new illustrator on the rise. Just as she finished studying fashion design at Parsons School of Design, Eri Wakiyama... by Blake Abbie Conversations Curator Alissa Bennett details the dark side to Lena Dunham We were both undergraduates in college when Alissa Bennett and I met, but were under profoundly different circumstances. I was an 18-year-old virgin living at... by Lena Dunham Conversations Maria Grazia Chiuri on her feminist vision for Dior Beautiful irony has never looked better than a woman bringing Christian Dior into its 70th year. Following seven decades of male designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri... by Anders Christian Madsen Conversations Teen eco-activist Xiuhtezcatl Roske-Martinez and Rosario Dawson sound the environmental alarm At the young age of 13 Xiuhtezcatl (Shu-Tez-Caht) Roske-Martinez received the 2013 United States Community Service Award from President Barack Obama. Two years later, he... by Joshua Glass Conversations Muse Amanda Lear defends being alone to artist Francesco Vezzoli There’s a fascinating duality to Amanda Lear, the artist, model, performer, and gay icon, who’s seemingly done it all, in addition to playing creative muse... by Joshua Glass Conversations Artist Robert Longo pits excess against morality with designer Rick Owens In the late 70s, Robert Longo lived in New York City in a loft with fellow artist Cindy Sherman. Too broke for SoHo, the couple... by Ashley Simpson Conversations Musician Sevdaliza Escapes Expectations with Curator Beatrix Ruf “There’s a woman, she’s every fantasy, and no reality in one,” sings Sevda Alizadeh, better known as Sevdaliza, in “Amandine Insensible.” The song is about... by Ann Binlot Documented Entre chien et loup by Christophe Chemin Long before we ever talked about the possibility of a collaboration, Christophe and I started a beautiful and unexpected friendship based on sharing not only... by Fabio Zambernardi Conversations Pat Cleveland and Donna Jordan relive Kenzo’s glory days The year was 1977. The locale was none other than Studio 54, the legendary late-night New York spot, where stars from all walks of art... by Joshua Glass Conversations Eileen Myles and Dennis Cooper on staying sane, sending snail mail and the old New York City The poet Eileen Myles ran as an “openly-female” write-in candidate in the U.S. presidential election against George H. W. Bush in 1992. At a time... by Joshua Glass Conversations A.P.C.’s Jean Touitou rejects the runway with musician Lou Doillon In 1987, the Tunis-born, Paris-based Jean Touitou founded A.P.C. Understated, calm, and representative of a new minimalism in the midst of the very brash, very... by Ashley Simpson Conversations Casey Spooner and Michael Stipe penetrate queerdom When Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner formed the electroclash duo Fischerspooner in 1998, they set out to open minds and expose the masses to worlds... by Ann Binlot Documented Tartan, Geneva, New York by Lyle Ashton Harris Since the late 80s, New York-based artist Lyle Ashton Harris has used a range of mediums, including photography, video, installation, and performance, to explore ideas... by Drew Sawyer Documented An Article on Race Fatigue by Kara Walker An educative frustration accompanies many attempts to think or talk about Kara Walker’s art. It arises from what will soon be a quarter of a... by Darby English Above the Fold “Not Yours”: A New Film by Document and Diane Russo In a new and politically-charged short film for Document, filmmaker Diane Russo pays homage to the vital history of democracy’s one true lifeblood: a revolutionary... by Document Journal Above the Fold Transient Hedonism at Blind Man’s Ball A woman wearing a black jumpsuit, slit open to her waist, surveyed the entrance of the Alder Manor, where thousands of costumed partygoers were being... by Daisy Prince Above the Fold Fashion Superstars in the Eyes of Drew Jarrett Drew Jarrett has teamed up once again with IDEA to publish his latest book 1994, a collection of unpublished candid photos of his life working... by Phil Backes Above the Fold Volez, Voguez, Voyagez Has Landed in New York For the New York edition of the exhibition Volez, Voguez, Voyagez, curator Olivier Saillard finds the line between an exhaustive history of Louis Vuitton and... by Phil Backes Fashion Portfolio Where Gratitude Becomes Virtue Photographer Fernando Uceda and stylist Xander Ang capture idyllic dreamscapes in London’s Hackney Marshes in this Document exclusive editorial.... by Document Journal Above the Fold Maria Cornejo’s Family Affair Almost two decades since Maria Cornejo established Zero + Maria Cornejo, her eponymous brand has managed to maintain its sense of elegance and family. With... by Shawn Lakin Fashion Portfolio The Principles of Permanence Document’s Alice Lefons and photographer Rahel Weiss twist classic lines into radical displacement in this Fall/Winter 2017 editorial.... by Document Journal Documented Corresponding with Carolee Schneemann Carolee Schneemann has incorporated personal correspondence into her published writing since at least 1965, when she quoted a letter to the French artist and poet... by Branden W. Joseph At Large If science fiction reflects our innermost fears, how do we see ourselves today? We are fascinated with the end of the world, and have long used science fiction to reflect our cultural fears. The meteor hits, the epidemic... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Letter from the Editor When the world is in such uncertain times, the search for a sustainable way of living becomes more fervent. For the second issue celebrating our... by Nick Vogelson Documented Shelf Life by Claes Oldenburg The term “shelf life” was coined in the 20s to refer to how long a product could remain on a shelf while retaining its freshness.... by Andrianna Campbell Above the Fold Capitalism in the Kardashian Era What’s the currency of fame? Branding? Sexuality? The body? Youth? Photographer and documentarian Lauren Greenfield has been examining the “influence of affluence” for 25 years.... by Shawn Lakin Above the Fold Andre Walker’s Collection 30 Years in the Making At once a perennially emerging designer and a legend amongst fashion insiders, Andre Walker is one of the industry’s most elusive figures. At a time... by Divya Bala Above the Fold Prada Channels the Wonder Women Illustrators of the 1940s The collections of Miuccia Prada are always strong proponents of feminist ideals. Projecting intelligence and independence as the true sources of beauty, Prada’s visions offer... by Vetle Egeland At Large Once bulldozed by stereotypes, crossplay is cosplay’s gender revolution Uniformly dominated by men, geek fandom is undergoing a rapid evolution in the ways that gender can be expressed. The vanguards of this change? Not... by Matt Baume At Large Understanding anarchy from ancient Athens to the dark web Modern society is currently experiencing a breakdown in its seemingly stable structures as hierarchies are flipped and new centers of power and authority develop. On... by Kyle Chayka At Large Will virtual reality have an empathy breakthrough? You’re walking through the Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, brushing aside long grass, letting the sweat drip from your forehead and... by Cody Delistraty Conversations Louis Vuitton’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière looks to the past to see the future The power of image, from an in-person first impression to an Instagram post shared with millions of followers, has now been commercialized and politicized, for... by Nick Vogelson Above the Fold Embodying Rick Owens It’s hard to believe that Rick and I have worked together for so long… It’s been a decade! I can’t think of anyone that I... by Angus Munro Above the Fold Toasting the New Edition of Document One week before its official release on October 6, Document Journal held an exlusive preview of its Fall/Winter 2017 issue, the second edition celebrating the... by Document Journal Above the Fold A Week of Icons: Backstage Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 Document witnesses Milan iconography and immaculate construction with photographer Luigi Lista. MSGM An Ode to color. Massimo Georgetti created an effortless rainbow as their Spring/Summer... by Phil Backes Conversations MoMA’s Paola Antonelli exposes the complexities of getting dressed with art director Peter Saville Tenured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for over two decades, curator, writer, editor, and lecturer Paola Antonelli has long since made... by Megan Wray Schertler Conversations Fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra sublimates his sexual desires Born and raised in Paris, Joseph Altuzarra relocated to the U.S. when he was 18 to further his fashion education. He worked for Marc Jacobs,... by Tim Blanks Above the Fold Spring/Summer 2018 Through the Lens of Designer Erdem Moralıoğlu Designer Erdem Moralıoğlu takes Document behind the scenes of his royalty-inspired and jazz-infused Spring/Summer 2018 collection with this exclusive photo diary, giving an intimate look... by Erdem Moralıoğlu Above the Fold Archetypes Redefined: Backstage London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 Photographer David Richardson goes backstage at London Fashion Week to view the disruption of established norms for Document. Burberry Heritage was a running theme this... by Document Journal Above the Fold Distortion of the Everyday at Faustine Steinmetz Simple in its foundation, yet utterly complex in its execution; Faustine Steinmetz focused her Spring/Summer 2018 collection on the destruction of a daily uniform. Document... by Phil Backes Fashion Portfolio Spiders Maxime Imbert and Cristina Firpo use suburban London as a backdrop to capture the idyllic side of adolescence in this end of summer editorial for... by Document Journal Above the Fold Offline in Cuba With restriction to the internet, and heavy government censorship, Cuba looked to the underground for their media fix. Started around 2008, “El Paquete Semanal” has... by Document Journal Above the Fold 20 Years of Jeremy Scott In celebrating the 20th year of his brand, a standing ovation greeted Jeremy Scott as he walked out on the runway during the finale of... by Document Journal Above the Fold A Return To Form: Backstage New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 Document teams up with photographer Mich Cardin to go backstage at a New York Fashion Week headlined by departures and returns. Helmut Lang The most... by Document Journal Above the Fold Pierre Bergé Has Died At 86 Pierre Bergé, the former life and business partner of Yves Saint Laurent, passed away today at the age of 86. A patron of the arts,... by Document Journal Above the Fold Falls the Shadow: Maria Grazia Chiuri Designs for Works & Process The visceral with the ethereal. Lights track and flourish over their dancing leads as Works & Process premieres “Falls the Shadow,” a series of four... by Phil Backes Fashion Portfolio Art Concret Photographer Edd Horder and stylist Peter Aluuan get up close and personal with a new generation of London-based creative talents in this geometric, corner-centric editorial... by Document Journal
Conversations Filmmaker Jonas Mekas Skypes with Hans Ulrich Obrist about the rise of the .net generation Rightly known as the godfather of American avant-garde cinema, Jonas Mekas has inspired the careers of artists and directors from Andy Warhol to Martin Scorsese.... by Document Journal
Conversations Willem Dafoe takes you inside his fanaticism The 58-year-old Willem Dafoe brings a penetrating depth—at once profoundly humorous, troubling, serious, and odd—to his performances, of which, in a career spanning 40 years... by John Ortved
Conversations Frédéric Sanchez and Laurie Anderson discuss the relationship between image and sound During his formative years, Frédéric Sanchez became drawn to the experimental sounds of John Cage and Brian Eno. Meanwhile Laurie Anderson began playing with people’s... by Blake Abbie
Conversations Illustrator Eri Wakiyama and jewelry designer Yoon Skype about how creativity can’t be taught Tim Burton better watch out—there’s a new illustrator on the rise. Just as she finished studying fashion design at Parsons School of Design, Eri Wakiyama... by Blake Abbie
Conversations Curator Alissa Bennett details the dark side to Lena Dunham We were both undergraduates in college when Alissa Bennett and I met, but were under profoundly different circumstances. I was an 18-year-old virgin living at... by Lena Dunham
Conversations Maria Grazia Chiuri on her feminist vision for Dior Beautiful irony has never looked better than a woman bringing Christian Dior into its 70th year. Following seven decades of male designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri... by Anders Christian Madsen
Conversations Teen eco-activist Xiuhtezcatl Roske-Martinez and Rosario Dawson sound the environmental alarm At the young age of 13 Xiuhtezcatl (Shu-Tez-Caht) Roske-Martinez received the 2013 United States Community Service Award from President Barack Obama. Two years later, he... by Joshua Glass
Conversations Muse Amanda Lear defends being alone to artist Francesco Vezzoli There’s a fascinating duality to Amanda Lear, the artist, model, performer, and gay icon, who’s seemingly done it all, in addition to playing creative muse... by Joshua Glass
Conversations Artist Robert Longo pits excess against morality with designer Rick Owens In the late 70s, Robert Longo lived in New York City in a loft with fellow artist Cindy Sherman. Too broke for SoHo, the couple... by Ashley Simpson
Conversations Musician Sevdaliza Escapes Expectations with Curator Beatrix Ruf “There’s a woman, she’s every fantasy, and no reality in one,” sings Sevda Alizadeh, better known as Sevdaliza, in “Amandine Insensible.” The song is about... by Ann Binlot
Documented Entre chien et loup by Christophe Chemin Long before we ever talked about the possibility of a collaboration, Christophe and I started a beautiful and unexpected friendship based on sharing not only... by Fabio Zambernardi
Conversations Pat Cleveland and Donna Jordan relive Kenzo’s glory days The year was 1977. The locale was none other than Studio 54, the legendary late-night New York spot, where stars from all walks of art... by Joshua Glass
Conversations Eileen Myles and Dennis Cooper on staying sane, sending snail mail and the old New York City The poet Eileen Myles ran as an “openly-female” write-in candidate in the U.S. presidential election against George H. W. Bush in 1992. At a time... by Joshua Glass
Conversations A.P.C.’s Jean Touitou rejects the runway with musician Lou Doillon In 1987, the Tunis-born, Paris-based Jean Touitou founded A.P.C. Understated, calm, and representative of a new minimalism in the midst of the very brash, very... by Ashley Simpson
Conversations Casey Spooner and Michael Stipe penetrate queerdom When Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner formed the electroclash duo Fischerspooner in 1998, they set out to open minds and expose the masses to worlds... by Ann Binlot
Documented Tartan, Geneva, New York by Lyle Ashton Harris Since the late 80s, New York-based artist Lyle Ashton Harris has used a range of mediums, including photography, video, installation, and performance, to explore ideas... by Drew Sawyer
Documented An Article on Race Fatigue by Kara Walker An educative frustration accompanies many attempts to think or talk about Kara Walker’s art. It arises from what will soon be a quarter of a... by Darby English
Above the Fold “Not Yours”: A New Film by Document and Diane Russo In a new and politically-charged short film for Document, filmmaker Diane Russo pays homage to the vital history of democracy’s one true lifeblood: a revolutionary... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Transient Hedonism at Blind Man’s Ball A woman wearing a black jumpsuit, slit open to her waist, surveyed the entrance of the Alder Manor, where thousands of costumed partygoers were being... by Daisy Prince
Above the Fold Fashion Superstars in the Eyes of Drew Jarrett Drew Jarrett has teamed up once again with IDEA to publish his latest book 1994, a collection of unpublished candid photos of his life working... by Phil Backes
Above the Fold Volez, Voguez, Voyagez Has Landed in New York For the New York edition of the exhibition Volez, Voguez, Voyagez, curator Olivier Saillard finds the line between an exhaustive history of Louis Vuitton and... by Phil Backes
Fashion Portfolio Where Gratitude Becomes Virtue Photographer Fernando Uceda and stylist Xander Ang capture idyllic dreamscapes in London’s Hackney Marshes in this Document exclusive editorial.... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Maria Cornejo’s Family Affair Almost two decades since Maria Cornejo established Zero + Maria Cornejo, her eponymous brand has managed to maintain its sense of elegance and family. With... by Shawn Lakin
Fashion Portfolio The Principles of Permanence Document’s Alice Lefons and photographer Rahel Weiss twist classic lines into radical displacement in this Fall/Winter 2017 editorial.... by Document Journal
Documented Corresponding with Carolee Schneemann Carolee Schneemann has incorporated personal correspondence into her published writing since at least 1965, when she quoted a letter to the French artist and poet... by Branden W. Joseph
At Large If science fiction reflects our innermost fears, how do we see ourselves today? We are fascinated with the end of the world, and have long used science fiction to reflect our cultural fears. The meteor hits, the epidemic... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Letter from the Editor When the world is in such uncertain times, the search for a sustainable way of living becomes more fervent. For the second issue celebrating our... by Nick Vogelson
Documented Shelf Life by Claes Oldenburg The term “shelf life” was coined in the 20s to refer to how long a product could remain on a shelf while retaining its freshness.... by Andrianna Campbell
Above the Fold Capitalism in the Kardashian Era What’s the currency of fame? Branding? Sexuality? The body? Youth? Photographer and documentarian Lauren Greenfield has been examining the “influence of affluence” for 25 years.... by Shawn Lakin
Above the Fold Andre Walker’s Collection 30 Years in the Making At once a perennially emerging designer and a legend amongst fashion insiders, Andre Walker is one of the industry’s most elusive figures. At a time... by Divya Bala
Above the Fold Prada Channels the Wonder Women Illustrators of the 1940s The collections of Miuccia Prada are always strong proponents of feminist ideals. Projecting intelligence and independence as the true sources of beauty, Prada’s visions offer... by Vetle Egeland
At Large Once bulldozed by stereotypes, crossplay is cosplay’s gender revolution Uniformly dominated by men, geek fandom is undergoing a rapid evolution in the ways that gender can be expressed. The vanguards of this change? Not... by Matt Baume
At Large Understanding anarchy from ancient Athens to the dark web Modern society is currently experiencing a breakdown in its seemingly stable structures as hierarchies are flipped and new centers of power and authority develop. On... by Kyle Chayka
At Large Will virtual reality have an empathy breakthrough? You’re walking through the Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, brushing aside long grass, letting the sweat drip from your forehead and... by Cody Delistraty
Conversations Louis Vuitton’s creative director Nicolas Ghesquière looks to the past to see the future The power of image, from an in-person first impression to an Instagram post shared with millions of followers, has now been commercialized and politicized, for... by Nick Vogelson
Above the Fold Embodying Rick Owens It’s hard to believe that Rick and I have worked together for so long… It’s been a decade! I can’t think of anyone that I... by Angus Munro
Above the Fold Toasting the New Edition of Document One week before its official release on October 6, Document Journal held an exlusive preview of its Fall/Winter 2017 issue, the second edition celebrating the... by Document Journal
Above the Fold A Week of Icons: Backstage Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 Document witnesses Milan iconography and immaculate construction with photographer Luigi Lista. MSGM An Ode to color. Massimo Georgetti created an effortless rainbow as their Spring/Summer... by Phil Backes
Conversations MoMA’s Paola Antonelli exposes the complexities of getting dressed with art director Peter Saville Tenured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for over two decades, curator, writer, editor, and lecturer Paola Antonelli has long since made... by Megan Wray Schertler
Conversations Fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra sublimates his sexual desires Born and raised in Paris, Joseph Altuzarra relocated to the U.S. when he was 18 to further his fashion education. He worked for Marc Jacobs,... by Tim Blanks
Above the Fold Spring/Summer 2018 Through the Lens of Designer Erdem Moralıoğlu Designer Erdem Moralıoğlu takes Document behind the scenes of his royalty-inspired and jazz-infused Spring/Summer 2018 collection with this exclusive photo diary, giving an intimate look... by Erdem Moralıoğlu
Above the Fold Archetypes Redefined: Backstage London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 Photographer David Richardson goes backstage at London Fashion Week to view the disruption of established norms for Document. Burberry Heritage was a running theme this... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Distortion of the Everyday at Faustine Steinmetz Simple in its foundation, yet utterly complex in its execution; Faustine Steinmetz focused her Spring/Summer 2018 collection on the destruction of a daily uniform. Document... by Phil Backes
Fashion Portfolio Spiders Maxime Imbert and Cristina Firpo use suburban London as a backdrop to capture the idyllic side of adolescence in this end of summer editorial for... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Offline in Cuba With restriction to the internet, and heavy government censorship, Cuba looked to the underground for their media fix. Started around 2008, “El Paquete Semanal” has... by Document Journal
Above the Fold 20 Years of Jeremy Scott In celebrating the 20th year of his brand, a standing ovation greeted Jeremy Scott as he walked out on the runway during the finale of... by Document Journal
Above the Fold A Return To Form: Backstage New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 Document teams up with photographer Mich Cardin to go backstage at a New York Fashion Week headlined by departures and returns. Helmut Lang The most... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Pierre Bergé Has Died At 86 Pierre Bergé, the former life and business partner of Yves Saint Laurent, passed away today at the age of 86. A patron of the arts,... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Falls the Shadow: Maria Grazia Chiuri Designs for Works & Process The visceral with the ethereal. Lights track and flourish over their dancing leads as Works & Process premieres “Falls the Shadow,” a series of four... by Phil Backes
Fashion Portfolio Art Concret Photographer Edd Horder and stylist Peter Aluuan get up close and personal with a new generation of London-based creative talents in this geometric, corner-centric editorial... by Document Journal