The false promise of payment plans sends Gen Z into debt
‘Buy now, pay later’ trends, popularized on social media, aren’t sustainable in the long run
Remembering Ron Galella, the godfather of American paparazzi
The iconic photographer was both loved and hated, but his work left an indelible mark on celebrity culture
Cookie Mueller’s cult classic writings gain a second life in an intimate reissue
‘Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black’ follows the iconic creative on her almost-unbelievable exploits
Ten young Ukrainians on how the war has changed their lives
Seeking refuge in Poland, they reflect on family, culture, politics, and living in solidarity from outside their home country
How The Satanic Temple became a source of social justice
The organization filed a lawsuit against an elementary school for barring the establishment of an After School Satan Club
The risks and rewards of sex tapes—according to the experts, and everyday people who make them
When filming yourself in the bedroom, a lot can go wrong really fast. So how can you ensure your experience stays sexy?
Blackballing Russia might not be the answer
A country’s political leaders aren’t necessarily a reflection of its people and culture. So why do we treat it as such?
How the zoot suit became a symbol of political resistance
The iconic trend was disruptive and seductive, bestowing communities with power from Harlem to LA
The hedonism and kinship of New York disco, through the lens of Bill Bernstein
From Studio 54 to GG’s Barnum Room, the photographer captured the quintessential scenes of the nightlife era
Photographer Chad Unger evolves in unison with his work
The New York-based artist captures intimacy in portraits and landscapes alike
The world’s skinniest skyscraper disguises capitalistic greed with architectural ambition
On Billionaires’ Row, some units are not residences, but rather act as cash vaults for their ultra-rich owners
Gen Z isn’t as sustainable as we thought
The $100 billion valuation of fast fashion giant Shein reveals a consumer base that values trend over virtue
A panel at SCI-Arc leads to backlash, revealing ugly truths about creative industries
Even in environments that encourage us to question systemic norms, discussions around labor practices are often met with resistance
Teen hackers are wreaking havoc on the world’s biggest companies
LAPSUS$ collective recently breached Microsoft and Samsung, calling the motivations and power of cyber gangs into question
The normalization of reality isn’t happening
New social media apps like BeReal romanticize the everyday. The problem? It’s boring.
Art Partner teams up with the 1K Project, devoting print sales to Ukranian families in need
Photographers including Mario Sorrenti, Theo Wenner, and David Sims have listed works to support the organizations' mission
Baird is keeping in motion and “letting things flow”
The multi-instrumentalist discusses his ‘Birdsongs’ EP series, charting his evolution from Brockhampton collaborator to indie upstart
How the Y2K fad, Dollz, was the blueprint for online identity
Fashion week is now headed to the metaverse—but for many, The Palace was the first place to experiment with styling your own avatar
Stars—they’re sort of like us: Julia Fox and Anna Delvey welcome the next era of celebrity news
The actress’ ‘Forbidden Fruits’ podcast typifies a media landscape where Clubhouse and DeuxMoi could replace tabloids and the paparazzi
Inside Hole Pics, a multidimensional performance by and for queer creatives
Thriving at the intersection of comedy, art, and theater, the show combats labels, deconstructs gender, and builds community
Food injustice is one of America’s greatest problems—even if metaverse grocery stores are fully stocked
Rather than lean into big tech’s vision for the grocery future, Document hears from those carving space for new food systems
Welcome to the world of Nick Metropolis Collectibles
The quintessentially LA story of the man behind the ‘the world’s biggest garage sale,’ and his fight to keep it going
A defaced 1930s-era painting raises questions about history versus virality
How one bored security guard’s vandalism sparked a worldwide debate on the subjectivity of artistic value
Suki Waterhouse is in unending pursuit of self-expansion
The model, actress, and singer joins Document to discuss the making of her debut album, ‘I Can’t Let Go’
‘Pam & Tommy’ tells a story about exploitation, without the consent of the exploited
As celebrity biopics reign supreme, how involved should their subjects be in shaping their own narratives?
A new documentary on Ethiopian jazz pioneer Hailu Mergia recenters the artist
In an era of algorithmic curation, ‘IT IS A SOUL: A Portrait of Hailu Mergia’ puts a generation of listeners in touch with history
The complicated truth about recycling
No Cap: Colgate’s new eco-friendly containers, and recycling protocol, raise questions about consumer education and corporate responsibility
Slab City, California: The artistic outpost where outsiders find home
Photographer Laurence Ellis captures creative community on the fringes for Document’s Winter 2021/Resort 2022 issue
The resurgence of anti-porn feminism
Sophia Giovannitti makes the case that the debate around sex work is really all about labor
Billie Zangewa’s hand-stitched collages locate joy in the quotidian
The artist’s latest solo exhibition, ‘Thread for a Web Begun,’ lovingly interprets domestic interiors and intimate mises en scène
Who does your voice belong to? For musician Holly Herndon, the answer is ‘everyone’
For Document’s Winter 2021/Resort 2022 issue, the musician envisions the future of intellectual property in the era of vocal deepfakes
The alienation and fantasy of modern femininity
Safy-Hallan Farah examines the performance of womanhood in the attention economy, with the Real Housewives as case study
The myth of the lone creative genius
From Steve Jobs to Albert Einstein, it’s an appealing notion that brilliant individuals are behind the world’s most significant creative breakthroughs. But is it true?
Yasmin Sewell launches Vyrao, a wellbeing brand for the age of consciousness
The company debuts with a line of five fragrances that center healing properties and set their own emotional intentions
Margaret Qualley and Miranda July are embracing the power of pretend
For Document’s Winter 2021/Resort 2022 issue, the two creative multihyphenates discuss make-believe worlds, roleplaying with the ones you love, and why their friendship has prevented...
Jeremy O. Harris on cinematic confections, speaking drunk french, and manifesting his role in ‘Emily in Paris’
In a video directed by Michael Seater for Document, the world renowned playwright and It Boy shows the titular character how it’s done
Photographer Danny Lowe captures generations of gypsy fashion at Appleby Horse Fair
The 250-year-old gathering is hyper-macho, hyper-feminine, steeped in tradition, and welcome to all
Tyrell Hampton documents the fantastical world of New York City nightlife
In his new exhibition, 'Go Home,' the photographer captures fleeting moments of vulnerability and human connection
Document Journal launches Winter 2021/Resort 2022: New Ways of Seeing
Inside the incelosphere, where the lonely get lonelier
SergeantIncel, founder of incels.co, joins Document to discuss the nuances of the internet's most despised subculture
Mickalene Thomas remixes tropes from art history to reveal everyday Black women as icons
For Document’s Summer/Pre-Fall 2021 issue, Thomas and Thelma Golden discuss the cultural legacy of 'Jet' magazine and the love language of collage
To Mumbai, with Love: The two-city charm of emerging label SHWETAMBARI
For this fashion portfolio, photographer Suzie Howell captures the Indian-American brand’s well-crafted versatility
Photographer Suleika Mueller and stylist Nikhil Mansata capture the Muslim in-between
In this exclusive fashion portfolio, a diversity of Muslim artists and performers illustrate the hybridized nature of identity
Marlowe Granados wants to center the muse
In her debut novel Happy Hour, the Toronto-based writer and filmmaker reveals the latent power of hyperfemininity
Lil Yachty is the new face of financial wellness
Personal finance looks different for today’s youth as they break barriers of investment
THING, the revolutionary magazine that chronicled the birth of Chicago’s queer, Black club culture
DeForrest Brown, Jr. takes us inside the countercultural publication that served as a relic of desire and community-building before the internet
serpentwithfeet and Danez Smith on the power of bleeding, living art
The musician and poet reflect on improvisation, performance, and finding God in their work
Lulu Yao Gioiello is expanding conceptions of Asia with crosscultural book series ‘Far-Near’
In collaboration with Nike Every Stitch Considered, Document highlights innovative creatives who are expanding our cultural landscape through acts of exploration, process and education
Helado Negro reflects on the limits of identity and the ethos behind his genre-bending music
The Ecuadorian-American artist speaks on the VMAs, Latinidad identities, and his most recent album, Far In
