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one small seed #30: ‘Fuck You’ Zine Remains Revolutionary

giu — Mon, 18 May 2015 08:22:31 +0000

In 1962, a new literary art magazine was published by poet and activist Ed Sanders in the Lower East Side of New York. Andy Warhol (full pdf can be downloaded inside), and lots of other iconic names, contributed to this ‘zine called “Fuck You” / A Magazine of the Arts. It’s bitchy in its wit, sexually provocative and offensively humorous:

One Small Seed Magazine Issue #30 dig.05 in collaboration with PUMA

giu — Tue, 12 May 2015 09:10:46 +0000

Welcome to our 30th issue of one small seed magazine in collaboration with PUMA!!!

30 is a big number. Most of us actually feel grown up for the first time at 30. The age where you finally understand who you are and what you want in life. Hence the content choice for this issue titled “Originality Through Details”.

The world is turning fast and often we ask ourselves, ‘how much must we follow technology or how far must we remain true to our heart and our passion(s). In this edition, we made a great selection of highly talented people from Modena, New York and Berlin to Hong Kong and back who, in our view, are individuals mastering the balance of craftsmenship, detail, passion and an occasional touch of technology, in a perfect manner. ‘It’s not about the amount of tools you have, but how you use them […] how you create with your heart,’ says Riccardo Moretti from LegoLoop. Indeed. If we look at Paolo Nutini, who has millions of views on YouTube and played with the Rolling Stones, but does not even know his password for his Twitter account. In our interview, Nutini tells us: ‘It’s all about the music, man.’ And he is right.

Then we found you a little gem francais, who, and believe me on this one, will go places as a street artist. Levalet, who brings the streets of Paris alive, also strongly believes that people should be able to create with their hands. In 1962, a new literary art magazine was published by poet and activist Ed Sanders in the Lower East Side of New York. Andy Warhol (full pdf can be downloaded on the inside), and lots of other iconic names, was a guest contributor for this ‘zine called “Fuck You” / A Magazine of the Arts.

So yes, let’s say ‘Fuck you! ’Fuck you to too much technology taking over our lives… our freedom.

LET’S START TO CREATE AGAIN.

FOUNDER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF GIUSEPPE RUSSO

ONE SMALL SEED MAGAZINE ISSUE #30 DIG.05 IN COLLABORATION WITH PUMA

giu — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:25:24 +0000

Welcome to our 30th issue of one small seed magazine in collaboration with PUMA!!!

So yes, let’s say ‘Fuck you! ’Fuck you to too much technology taking over our lives… our freedom.

LET’S START TO CREATE AGAIN.

FOUNDER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF GIUSEPPE RUSSO

Watch Roger Ballen’s “Outland” (2015)

one small seed — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:10:50 +0000

Phaidon Press has released a revised version of the iconic book Outland by photographer Roger Ballen, who is also featured in our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed issue. Filmmaker Ben Jay Crossman takes us on a journey to the Outland to show us the mind inside the mind.

Credits:
Executive Producer: Roger Ballen
Directed/filmed/edited: Ben Jay Crossman
Writers: Roger Ballen, Ben Jay Crossman
Sound Design: Darryl Torr
Grade by Pudding: Nicolas Apostoli, Ciretta Frezza
Motion Graphics by BFX: Shaun Froneman, Hein Schlebusch
Special Thanks: Wilma Smit, Marguerite Rossouw, Simone Stiglingh
Cast: Stan, Dirkie, Dirk, Stefanus

Roger Ballen in our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed

Roger Ballen: much more than Die Antwoord’s inspiration

one small seed — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:59:08 +0000

Meeting New York-born, South African-based photographer Roger Ballen was a surreal and humbling experience. His brazen creativity, technique and ability to ‘see’ some one/something in a way you or I might not… A true genius with such a rare and beautiful insight into the human soul and mind. Watch our short doccie and Q&A with him in our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed issue, in partnership with PUMA.

Watch Roger Ballen’s “Outland” & Find out more about his work with Die Antwoord

Getting Self-Made by Sam Norval.

one small seed — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:05:46 +0000

Now living in New York, SA photographer Sam Norval just makes it happen. His “Self-Made” shoot (issue 23) is sexy, fun and provocative – and the behind-the-scenes footage will keep you pushing play again… and again! Part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA.

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Credits:
Photographer: Sam Norval, Assistant Photographer: Jakub Fulfin
Stylist: Justin Jurd, Assistant Stylist: Bianca van Rensburg
Hair and Makeup: Talia Barak
Models: Katerina @ M1 Models, Daniela @ Base Models

Even in the early days of Hendrik Vermeulen Couture, it was all about…

one small seed — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:59:43 +0000

Patterns, texture, and superior quality fabrics. Hendrik Vermeulen Couture forms part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA. Issue 19’s fashion spread, entitled “Project Aiko: Rise of the Machines”, shows an exquisite collection by the local haute-couture fashion designer.

With one small seed editor-in-chief Giuseppe Russo as art director and photographer Stephen Greeff working his magic behind the lens, models were transformed into robotic femmes fatales in a plot of high drama and thrill.

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This man knows how to make girls go Wild

one small seed — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:59:42 +0000

Check out this video and photo-shoot starring the avant-garde German creative Matt Taylor, who introduces himself in Issue 17 (The Wild Issue) as Milfred du Toit. Forming part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA.

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Credits:
Cast: Matt Taylor
Photographer: Sam Norval
Art Director: one small seed founder/editor-in-chief Giuseppe Russo

Models: donnet- ice models
agnes-ice models
ellenie-ice models

That day in the garage… it got greasy

one small seed — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:59:06 +0000

Part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed Issue, in partnership with PUMA, is the Urban Eniquity fashion spread (Issue 22). We commissioned German photographer Guido Schwarz to shoot an industrial grime-inspired fashion story… Girls, Guys, Grease, this was no ordinary garage set.

Conceptually, it would feature an underground hedonistic den of iniquity that would symbolise the darker side of urban living. Behind the scenes were oiled-up models and lacquered lips as a storm brewed overhead and a caged Rottweiler threatened to break loose into the grungy mechanic’s workshop.

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International “Men’s Health” Model goes all Coy for one small seed

one small seed — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:56:23 +0000

The South Beach Fashion Shoot from Issue 17 brings heat to our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA. It isn’t often one is able to have such a renowned model, Bryce Thompson, on set. And a big-ups to all (on and off set) that were there for doing a stellar job and surviving what must have been one of the hottest days in Cape Town! Editor-in-chief Giuseppe Russo remembers a towel had even melted into the tar. Summertime ingredients for one bitchin’ shoot.

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Credits:
Photography: Samnorval.com
Stylists: Cally Palmer @ Max Models
Make-up: Sandy Seale @ Six Love
Photographers Assistants: Albert Brun & Jade Van Der Spuy
Production, concept & Art direction: Lauren Livsey @ Rock paper Scissors-Theory
Models: Bryce @ Ice Models, Celeste @ Ice Models & Nugget