Photography Ethan James Green reconceptualizes the classic bombshell In his multi-year photographic project ‘Bombshell,’ the artist probes conceptions of beauty, femininity, and glamor
Art R. Jamin’s ‘Temperance’ is a study in the spirituality behind science Document sits down with the artist to talk about the natural disasters, divination, and doves behind her first solo show, on view at David Peter...
Music ‘Surviving the Dream’ with FIDLAR Document joined the indie rock band LA’s Balboa Recording Studio ahead of the release of their fourth album to talk about staying punk and growing...
Above the Fold Hanif Abdurraqib is on the frontlines of poetry’s democratization The writer talks to Document about cassette nostalgia, the year 1980, and the heritage of Black American storytelling by Jordan Aaron Guy Above the Fold Isabelle Huppert and Robert Wilson on the magic of getting lost in the moment Document shares an exclusive excerpt from 'Taking Time,' an upcoming book of salon-style conversations hosted by the late Azzedine Alaïa by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Shannon Cartier Lucy’s 7-book guide to turning pain into positive growth The painter shares the challenging, hopeful books that helped her through personal crisis. by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Dana Donnelly’s official guide to ‘psychotic fairytales’ The comedian and resident Twitter hot-girl @danadonly on five YA books that warped her perception of romance. by Dana Donnelly Above the Fold Natasha Stagg’s 4 favorite works of (sad girl) fiction and cultural criticism From Eve Babitz to Elizabeth Hardwick, the ‘Sleeveless’ author gives a crash course in navigating your social existence. by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold ‘In The Dream House’ is a vital and rare account of an abusive queer relationship Why Carmen Maria Machado's memoir triggered a necessary reckoning with my own past. by Matilda Douglas-Henry At Large Why the Moon should operate on a ‘Hotel California’ principle ‘You can check out but you can't leave.’ Critic and sociologist Steve Fuller makes the case in this installment of Document's imagining of lunar life... by Steve Fuller At Large 10 extraordinary creators imagine life on the Moon in Document’s ‘Lunar Portfolio’ Lexus, Nike, OMA, DJ Honey Dijon, and more share their visions for what our future among the stars might hold in this portfolio for Document's... by Meg Thomann Conversations ‘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... by Bridget Minamore Above the Fold Larry Legaspi’s legacy: Rick Owens recalls 5 looks that changed his life The designer's new book is a racy, leather-clad ode to fashion's unsung iconoclast by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold Assata Shakur to Ta-Nehisi Coates: Talib Kweli’s 5-step literary guide to overcoming adversity The legendary rapper, who, along with Yasiin Bey, saved a pioneering African-American bookstore in the 90s, curates a booklist for self-reflection and revolution. by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Daniel C. Blight leverages imagery to help us unravel the systemic roots of white supremacy 'The Image of Whiteness', a multimedia collection of imagery and interviews released yesterday, examines whiteness and highlights artists who have risen to challenge it. by Genevieve Shuster Above the Fold 5 books to help you see like an artist, by Samuel Ross of A-Cold-Wall* A literary guide for the visually curious, from semiotics to color theory (don't be intimidated). by Madeleine Holth Above the Fold Sita Abellán’s books for contemplating dark magic, from Borges to Alexander McQueen The techno DJ and designer conjures up 4 books that will have you casting spells and considering the infinite. by Sita Abellán Above the Fold Lore Segal wrote the Great American Novel you never read (and should) The author of 'Her First American' reflects on her incredible lifetime as a contrarian by Aaron Hicklin Above the Fold Sex magic, aliens, and the Rapture: Ron Athey’s books for end times The avant-garde artist known for his bloody, subversive performances schools us on Genesis P-Orridge, Mother Theresa, and ‘the solar anus.’ by Ron Athey Above the Fold Tremaine Emory of No Vacancy Inn on the 5 books that ignited his love of art The creative powerhouse discusses James Baldwin, Frank Miller's ‘Batman,’ and why the most inspiring books are those you haven't read yet. by Tremaine Emory Above the Fold ‘The Memory Police’: Yoko Ogawa’s 1994 dystopian fiction gets a timely second life The surrealist Japanese novel that predicted our current cultural amnesia is now available in English. by Genevieve Shuster Above the Fold Capitalism is the internet troll you can’t block—and other lesson’s from Jia Tolentino’s ‘Trick Mirror’ The writer's debut book diagnoses a spectrum of incurable issues millennials face today by Genelle Levy Above the Fold Toni Morrison remembered—in the words of Marlon James, Yara Shahidi, and Janet Mock The giant of American literature has passed away at the age of 88—Here, five cultural figures describe the Morrison novels they'll never forget. by Aaron Hicklin Above the Fold 5 playful, surrealist books Sharna Osborne reaches to for inspiration The photographer and videographer on the authors that inform her nostalgic VHS aesthetic, from the philosophical to the downright childish. by Sharna Osborne Above the Fold 5 books beloved by the 2020 candidates—none of which are ‘Ulysses’ You can't judge a book by its cover, but you can judge the Democratic debates by the books the presidential hopefuls can't stop talking about. by Clara Malley Above the Fold ‘Three Women’ is a gonzo odyssey into the underbelly of desire Author Lisa Taddeo sets the record straight on sex positivity, #MeToo, and why she's not Carrie Bradshaw. by Genevieve Shuster Above the Fold 5 fantastical texts (and a Finnish cartoon) for escaping the heat Designer Vasilis Loizides' summer reading list will transport you to new realms and change your perception. by Vasilis Loizides Above the Fold Jess Cole’s 7 short books for each day of the week “I'm seduced by writing that makes me feel something—and intensely so. I love the thrust of shorter literature it pulls, rolls, and leaves before you... by Jess Cole Above the Fold Ira Silverberg’s guide to poets as prose-writers, from Sylvia Plath to Ocean Vuong The New York literary heavyweight gives his reading list of genre-defying poets. by Ira Silverberg Above the Fold Toni Morrison, in her own voice Timothy Greenfield-Sanders's documentary, 'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am,' reveals the author's strength and sharp wit, surprising no one. by Gabriela Serpa Above the Fold John Edmonds’ 5 books for the serious daydreamer The photographer assembles books to spark a 'Walter Mitty'-esque escape. by John Edmonds Above the Fold 5 books that shaped Simone Rocha’s version of womanhood The designer tells Document about the books that informed her romantic Edwardian aesthetic and made her laugh during pregnancy. by Simone Rocha Above the Fold Celebrating Walt Whitman’s vulnerable, inclusive patriotism on his 200th birthday “The genius of the United States is not best or most in its executives or legislatures, nor in its ambassadors or authors or colleges, or... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Edmund White’s 7 books to take to Provincetown The author of 'A Boy's Own Story' gives his primer on LGBTQ+ literature. by Edmund White Above the Fold Shelby Lorman’s 5 science fiction books for navigating our existing mess The author and illustrator of 'Awards for Good Boys,' released today, selects otherworldly sci-fi books for discovering universal truths. by Shelby Lorman Above the Fold Lord Birthday’s 7 ‘religious’ texts for the post-religious age The author and illustrator tells Document about the books that redeem and recharge him, from gripping personal memoirs about loss of faith to E. B.... by Lord Birthday Above the Fold Tilda Swinton’s first photography show, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s ‘Orlando’ The actor draws upon the gender-bending novel to guest edit Aperture's Summer 2019 issue, featuring photography by Collier Schorr and Carmen Winant. by Clara Malley Above the Fold Fatimah Asghar talks poetry, prose and the diverse nature of being a Muslim American Document speaks with the artist about the power of social media, expanding the narrative, and why collaboration is always her guiding principle with an exclusive... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold Liana Finck’s 9 favorite picture books for proper adults The New Yorker cartoonist tells Document about the books she can't put down, from absurdist comic strips to illustrated personal anecdotes. by Liana Finck Conversations 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. by John Ortved Conversations From the Archive: John Waters and Edmund White decode death, sexting, and the flaws of Dalí Ahead 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... by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold Helen Schulman explores age-old questions in the age of information Set 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... by Hayley Phelan Above the Fold Frankenstein 200 years later: are we finally living in a transhumanist world? As science-fiction experiments become reality, author Hubert Haddad performs a head transplant and imagines a “modern prometheus” for the 21st century in ‘Desirable Body.’ by Clara Malley Conversations 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. by Ira Silverberg Above the Fold Your favorite Disney princess is illegal in Kuwait Kuwait has banned over 4,000 books in the last five years, including Disney's The Little Mermaid, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Why We Write. by Gabriela Serpa At Large Denham Fouts: The most expensive male sex worker in the world So-called by novelist Christopher Isherwood, Denham Fouts was pursued by a Greek king, a German baron, a British viscount, and many, many more. Arthur Vanderbilt... by Arthur Vanderbilt At Large A look back at Gore Vidal’s “sexual paradise” Was Gore Vidal’s objection to being defined as gay intellectual—“post-gay” before his time?—or was it personal, rooted in the sexual mores of a different generation? by Tim Teeman At Large Author Chris Kraus interrogates social practice in her upcoming book of the same name Chris Kraus makes radical proposals for how art can be read through context and circumstances in Social Practice by Emily Wells At Large Ottessa Moshfegh gives sleeping it off a try, for once Murder, booze, and sex have been just some of the novelist's go-tos in the past. Now, the dissolution of her latest book takes its inspiration... by Philip Watts Conversations Emily Wilson and Maria Dahvana Headley on goddesses and monsters Challenging the ways in which the ancient epics ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Beowulf’ have been translated by men, authors Emily Wilson and Maria Dahvana Headley discuss... by Aaron Hicklin Above the Fold Big books and bigger sticker prices are for big boys, only, researchers conclude An analysis of over 2 million books published between 2002 and 2012 by researchers at the City University of New York finds that publishing, after... by Caroline Christie Above the Fold It took six months and 18 sexual assault allegations for the Swedish Academy to confront its own #MeToo crisis The elite body responsible for awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature is handling its own sexual misconduct crisis more poorly than you could imagine. by Caroline Christie At Large In ‘Blue Self-Portrait’ Noémi Lefebvre created a space to breathe Document talks with the French author about her breakthrough novel, Blue Self-Portrait, out in the U.S. this month. by Cody Delistraty
Above the Fold Hanif Abdurraqib is on the frontlines of poetry’s democratization The writer talks to Document about cassette nostalgia, the year 1980, and the heritage of Black American storytelling by Jordan Aaron Guy
Above the Fold Isabelle Huppert and Robert Wilson on the magic of getting lost in the moment Document shares an exclusive excerpt from 'Taking Time,' an upcoming book of salon-style conversations hosted by the late Azzedine Alaïa by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Shannon Cartier Lucy’s 7-book guide to turning pain into positive growth The painter shares the challenging, hopeful books that helped her through personal crisis. by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Dana Donnelly’s official guide to ‘psychotic fairytales’ The comedian and resident Twitter hot-girl @danadonly on five YA books that warped her perception of romance. by Dana Donnelly
Above the Fold Natasha Stagg’s 4 favorite works of (sad girl) fiction and cultural criticism From Eve Babitz to Elizabeth Hardwick, the ‘Sleeveless’ author gives a crash course in navigating your social existence. by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold ‘In The Dream House’ is a vital and rare account of an abusive queer relationship Why Carmen Maria Machado's memoir triggered a necessary reckoning with my own past. by Matilda Douglas-Henry
At Large Why the Moon should operate on a ‘Hotel California’ principle ‘You can check out but you can't leave.’ Critic and sociologist Steve Fuller makes the case in this installment of Document's imagining of lunar life... by Steve Fuller
At Large 10 extraordinary creators imagine life on the Moon in Document’s ‘Lunar Portfolio’ Lexus, Nike, OMA, DJ Honey Dijon, and more share their visions for what our future among the stars might hold in this portfolio for Document's... by Meg Thomann
Conversations ‘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... by Bridget Minamore
Above the Fold Larry Legaspi’s legacy: Rick Owens recalls 5 looks that changed his life The designer's new book is a racy, leather-clad ode to fashion's unsung iconoclast by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold Assata Shakur to Ta-Nehisi Coates: Talib Kweli’s 5-step literary guide to overcoming adversity The legendary rapper, who, along with Yasiin Bey, saved a pioneering African-American bookstore in the 90s, curates a booklist for self-reflection and revolution. by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Daniel C. Blight leverages imagery to help us unravel the systemic roots of white supremacy 'The Image of Whiteness', a multimedia collection of imagery and interviews released yesterday, examines whiteness and highlights artists who have risen to challenge it. by Genevieve Shuster
Above the Fold 5 books to help you see like an artist, by Samuel Ross of A-Cold-Wall* A literary guide for the visually curious, from semiotics to color theory (don't be intimidated). by Madeleine Holth
Above the Fold Sita Abellán’s books for contemplating dark magic, from Borges to Alexander McQueen The techno DJ and designer conjures up 4 books that will have you casting spells and considering the infinite. by Sita Abellán
Above the Fold Lore Segal wrote the Great American Novel you never read (and should) The author of 'Her First American' reflects on her incredible lifetime as a contrarian by Aaron Hicklin
Above the Fold Sex magic, aliens, and the Rapture: Ron Athey’s books for end times The avant-garde artist known for his bloody, subversive performances schools us on Genesis P-Orridge, Mother Theresa, and ‘the solar anus.’ by Ron Athey
Above the Fold Tremaine Emory of No Vacancy Inn on the 5 books that ignited his love of art The creative powerhouse discusses James Baldwin, Frank Miller's ‘Batman,’ and why the most inspiring books are those you haven't read yet. by Tremaine Emory
Above the Fold ‘The Memory Police’: Yoko Ogawa’s 1994 dystopian fiction gets a timely second life The surrealist Japanese novel that predicted our current cultural amnesia is now available in English. by Genevieve Shuster
Above the Fold Capitalism is the internet troll you can’t block—and other lesson’s from Jia Tolentino’s ‘Trick Mirror’ The writer's debut book diagnoses a spectrum of incurable issues millennials face today by Genelle Levy
Above the Fold Toni Morrison remembered—in the words of Marlon James, Yara Shahidi, and Janet Mock The giant of American literature has passed away at the age of 88—Here, five cultural figures describe the Morrison novels they'll never forget. by Aaron Hicklin
Above the Fold 5 playful, surrealist books Sharna Osborne reaches to for inspiration The photographer and videographer on the authors that inform her nostalgic VHS aesthetic, from the philosophical to the downright childish. by Sharna Osborne
Above the Fold 5 books beloved by the 2020 candidates—none of which are ‘Ulysses’ You can't judge a book by its cover, but you can judge the Democratic debates by the books the presidential hopefuls can't stop talking about. by Clara Malley
Above the Fold ‘Three Women’ is a gonzo odyssey into the underbelly of desire Author Lisa Taddeo sets the record straight on sex positivity, #MeToo, and why she's not Carrie Bradshaw. by Genevieve Shuster
Above the Fold 5 fantastical texts (and a Finnish cartoon) for escaping the heat Designer Vasilis Loizides' summer reading list will transport you to new realms and change your perception. by Vasilis Loizides
Above the Fold Jess Cole’s 7 short books for each day of the week “I'm seduced by writing that makes me feel something—and intensely so. I love the thrust of shorter literature it pulls, rolls, and leaves before you... by Jess Cole
Above the Fold Ira Silverberg’s guide to poets as prose-writers, from Sylvia Plath to Ocean Vuong The New York literary heavyweight gives his reading list of genre-defying poets. by Ira Silverberg
Above the Fold Toni Morrison, in her own voice Timothy Greenfield-Sanders's documentary, 'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am,' reveals the author's strength and sharp wit, surprising no one. by Gabriela Serpa
Above the Fold John Edmonds’ 5 books for the serious daydreamer The photographer assembles books to spark a 'Walter Mitty'-esque escape. by John Edmonds
Above the Fold 5 books that shaped Simone Rocha’s version of womanhood The designer tells Document about the books that informed her romantic Edwardian aesthetic and made her laugh during pregnancy. by Simone Rocha
Above the Fold Celebrating Walt Whitman’s vulnerable, inclusive patriotism on his 200th birthday “The genius of the United States is not best or most in its executives or legislatures, nor in its ambassadors or authors or colleges, or... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Edmund White’s 7 books to take to Provincetown The author of 'A Boy's Own Story' gives his primer on LGBTQ+ literature. by Edmund White
Above the Fold Shelby Lorman’s 5 science fiction books for navigating our existing mess The author and illustrator of 'Awards for Good Boys,' released today, selects otherworldly sci-fi books for discovering universal truths. by Shelby Lorman
Above the Fold Lord Birthday’s 7 ‘religious’ texts for the post-religious age The author and illustrator tells Document about the books that redeem and recharge him, from gripping personal memoirs about loss of faith to E. B.... by Lord Birthday
Above the Fold Tilda Swinton’s first photography show, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s ‘Orlando’ The actor draws upon the gender-bending novel to guest edit Aperture's Summer 2019 issue, featuring photography by Collier Schorr and Carmen Winant. by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Fatimah Asghar talks poetry, prose and the diverse nature of being a Muslim American Document speaks with the artist about the power of social media, expanding the narrative, and why collaboration is always her guiding principle with an exclusive... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold Liana Finck’s 9 favorite picture books for proper adults The New Yorker cartoonist tells Document about the books she can't put down, from absurdist comic strips to illustrated personal anecdotes. by Liana Finck
Conversations 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. by John Ortved
Conversations From the Archive: John Waters and Edmund White decode death, sexting, and the flaws of Dalí Ahead 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... by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold Helen Schulman explores age-old questions in the age of information Set 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... by Hayley Phelan
Above the Fold Frankenstein 200 years later: are we finally living in a transhumanist world? As science-fiction experiments become reality, author Hubert Haddad performs a head transplant and imagines a “modern prometheus” for the 21st century in ‘Desirable Body.’ by Clara Malley
Conversations 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. by Ira Silverberg
Above the Fold Your favorite Disney princess is illegal in Kuwait Kuwait has banned over 4,000 books in the last five years, including Disney's The Little Mermaid, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Why We Write. by Gabriela Serpa
At Large Denham Fouts: The most expensive male sex worker in the world So-called by novelist Christopher Isherwood, Denham Fouts was pursued by a Greek king, a German baron, a British viscount, and many, many more. Arthur Vanderbilt... by Arthur Vanderbilt
At Large A look back at Gore Vidal’s “sexual paradise” Was Gore Vidal’s objection to being defined as gay intellectual—“post-gay” before his time?—or was it personal, rooted in the sexual mores of a different generation? by Tim Teeman
At Large Author Chris Kraus interrogates social practice in her upcoming book of the same name Chris Kraus makes radical proposals for how art can be read through context and circumstances in Social Practice by Emily Wells
At Large Ottessa Moshfegh gives sleeping it off a try, for once Murder, booze, and sex have been just some of the novelist's go-tos in the past. Now, the dissolution of her latest book takes its inspiration... by Philip Watts
Conversations Emily Wilson and Maria Dahvana Headley on goddesses and monsters Challenging the ways in which the ancient epics ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Beowulf’ have been translated by men, authors Emily Wilson and Maria Dahvana Headley discuss... by Aaron Hicklin
Above the Fold Big books and bigger sticker prices are for big boys, only, researchers conclude An analysis of over 2 million books published between 2002 and 2012 by researchers at the City University of New York finds that publishing, after... by Caroline Christie
Above the Fold It took six months and 18 sexual assault allegations for the Swedish Academy to confront its own #MeToo crisis The elite body responsible for awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature is handling its own sexual misconduct crisis more poorly than you could imagine. by Caroline Christie
At Large In ‘Blue Self-Portrait’ Noémi Lefebvre created a space to breathe Document talks with the French author about her breakthrough novel, Blue Self-Portrait, out in the U.S. this month. by Cody Delistraty