Mara Mckevitt’s cult of persona
The artist and filmmaker joins Whitney Mallett, founding editor of ‘The Whitney Review’ to discuss the artifice of authorship through her alter-ego Val
For Tyler Matthew Oyer, queerness is a cosmic dance
In their performance ‘Venus 2.0,’ the LA-based interdisciplinary artist explores the relationship between the body, raving, and outer space
Rhizome throws annual gala afterparty in collaboration with NYC-based performance series 29 Speedway
Crushed watermelon, slime, and a visceral puppet show turn the postgame of this year’s fundraising gala into an immersive stage for experimental performance
Watch ‘Divine Disco,’ the 44th annual Performance Space New York Gala live on Document
Tune into the livestream starting at 6pm EDT and for exclusive coverage for PSNY, read our interviews with creative director Richard Kennedy and artistic director...
Mamie Green explores consciousness and family in ‘Glass House’
In the artist and dancer’s latest performance piece, LA is a vortex, the stage a home, and the audience her kin
‘Quantum Piñata’ is a talent show for the artistically-aware
This Saturday at Pioneer Works, a cast of distinct performers—from Poncili Creación to Nu Jazz to Ex Wiish—will take part in a cross-medium bonanza
Erdem Moralıoğlu’s costuming bridges dynamism with delicacy
For the Royal Opera House’s ‘Corybantic Games,’ the designer recasts visions of intimacy, athleticism, and ’50s femininity
For Jeanette Andrews, magic is a mode of philosophy
Ahead of the premiere of ‘In Plain Listen,’ the artist joins Document to examine the meaning of her medium, and make a case for its...
‘Titanic Depression’ is not a parody
Following a two-night run of her show, Jibz Cameron joins Document to philosophize on Jack and Rose, tragedy addiction, and the nature of performance
Dino Kiratzidis and Michael Spencer Phillips escape the traditional stage
Ahead of the latest installation of their Site-Specific Dances series, the architect and choreographer discuss building from a legacy, and designing for performance
Miles Greenberg is creating spaces to transcend
The Québécois artist joins Document to discuss the Black origins of surrealism, the future of performance, and being a low-key biohacker
Artist Miles Greenberg performs his darkest nightmares with absurdist glamour
The mentee of Marina Abramović on his debut show and making art in solidarity with his fellow Gen-Z 'apocalypse babes.'
Chula the clown’s hysterical path to self-discovery
The Mexico City-based performer believes clowning can address very philosophical questions.
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.
Inside Selah Marley’s plant-filled dream world
Selah Marley on wandering the Lower East side, following your own creative spark, and her first installation project, ‘A Primordial Place.’
In my own fashion: Kembra Pfahler and Rick Owens
Artist and muse to Rick Owens, Kembra Pfahler sits down with the fashion designer to discuss how she resents art with a capital "A."
Frankie Knuckles and Honey Dijon bring down the house
The late Frankie Knuckles and Honey Dijon both brought Chicago house music to New York, albeit in different decades. Here, the DJs reminisce about a...
Vaginal Davis skypes with artist Bjarne Melgaard about toe sucking, Xerox parties, and her many personas
From Berlin, to Bowie, to sexual frustration, the artists discuss the experiences which fuel their creative projects for Document's Fall/Winter 2015 issue.
Genesis P-Orridge on a life spent transgressing one’s self
The performer and Throbbing Gristle co-founder discusses love, violence, and making life a work of art with gallerist Lia Gangitano for Document's Spring/Summer 2017 issue.
Bringing the House Down
Document looks at the evolution of an underground dance movement with photographer Antwan Duncan at the Musuem of Sex.
Alice Glass and Lydia Lunch on why pleasure is the ultimate feminist rebellion
Singers Alice Glass and Lydia Lunch connect on the topic of fleeing home as teenagers in Document's Spring/Summer 2017 issue.
Synthesized Chaos: “Scholomance” by Nico Vascellari
Forming a call-and-repeat of improvised performance works, the artist welcomes a cast of thousands through a maze of metal for a trance-inducing event.
In Florence, History Returns Onstage
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Don Giovanni” was seen anew this winter with a guest appearance at Pitti Uomo 91.
Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass Talk Collaboration, Opera, and Kickstarter
Composers Paola Prestini and Philip Glass meet to discuss the struggles of being a rising musician, collaboration and finding new talent in Issue No. 8.
John Cale Muses on Poetry, Sobriety, and Hood By Air with Florence Welch
The legendary musicians spark an unlikely friendship in issue no. 9 of Document Journal.
Remembering David Mancuso and the Loft
Author and music historian Tim Lawrence reflects on the late party host whose remarkable Loft changed nightlife forever.
Rematerializing Technology
Nearly a century later, Oskar Schlemmer's historic work is revisited in "Virtually There" at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Prada Journal’s Feltrinelli Prize III Transforms Online
The house unveils this year’s winners in an immersive, 360 degree digital theater.
Belgian artist Jan Fabre on keeping audiences awake for 24 hours and passing fire to emerging artist
Boundary pushing Belgian artist Jan Fabre speaks with art curator Tim Goossens about what the passionate and uber-energetic master is cooking up in the future.
Performa founder RoseLee Goldberg and artist Shirin Neshat reflect on the performance art biennial
Performance art maven RoseLee Goldberg meets Shirin Neshat at her downtown New York home and discuss taking risks and performance art’s place in art history.
99 Government Punches
New York band Tempers just dropped their new Album “Services” with Berlin label Aufnahme + Wiedergabe. When I met with the band members Jasmine Golestaneh...
Document and Svedka Fête F/W 2014 Issue and the Web Launch
Document and Svedka celebrated the holiday season, the relaunch of its website, and its fifth installment with a party at New York’s Gilded Lily—with help...
A heaven-made match: The restless Wendy Whelan and her choreographer Christopher Wheeldon
The dancer discusses future collaborations, lifts and Fire Island with the contemporary ballet master.
Narcissister, in conversation with Peaches
Musician Peaches and performance artist Narcissister talk about vaginas, onstage antics, and the challenges of being a woman artist.
