No smoke and mirrors in this social experiment

No smoke and mirrors in this social experiment

The short film titled “American Reflexxx”, filmed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2013, has ignited a fresh debate (when uploaded on 7 April 2015) with its ever-relevant ‘questions about gender stereotypes, mob mentality, and violence in America’ – and the world. The video offers a compelling insight into human...
Rising Up to sit down for a Q&A with OBEY

Rising Up to sit down for a Q&A with OBEY

While a growing number of individuals – laughing, jamming, conversing and feeling the funk on the streets of Braamfontein, Jozi – gazed up at Shepard Fairey’s forming mural of Mandela, one small seed was gearing up for up our talk with the American contemporary street artist/illustrator/activist. Watch our video interview...
On a Wire with UNKLE's co-founder

On a Wire with UNKLE’s co-founder

‘I think it’s a dramatic shake up that’s happening. It’s interesting times for artists now.’ – James Lavelle, 2011. Ernst Lass, our designer at the time, had a conference call with the voice of UNKLE. Discover more about James Lavelle in this interview, featured in our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years...
Calling Mr Brainwash

Calling Mr Brainwash

From his California home, LA street artist Mr Brainwash – born in Paris under the name Thierry Guetta – gave one small seed an exclusive phone interview. Originally published in issue 24 and now featured in our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA.
In 2009, we discovered the artist who was born a dog...

In 2009, we discovered the artist who was born a dog…

one small seed’s old editor, Dylan Culhane, discovers the extraordinary imagination of Ray Caesar. First published in issue 12 and now part of our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA.
Watch Roger Ballen's "Outland" (2015)

Watch Roger Ballen’s “Outland” (2015)

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....
Roger Ballen: much more than Die Antwoord's inspiration

Roger Ballen: much more than Die Antwoord’s inspiration

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...
The Story behind "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song"

The Story behind “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song”

We interview the Hollywood icon, Melvin “Block” Van Peebles, who many have called ‘the godfather of modern black cinema’ because of his controversial 1970 film, “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song”
Getting Self-Made by Sam Norval.

Getting Self-Made by Sam Norval.

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....
Crazier than Hunter S. Thompson?

Crazier than Hunter S. Thompson?

Our ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed, in partnership with PUMA, features a rare interview with the legendary Gonzo artist and cartoonist Ralph Steadman. In it he shares (among many other anecdotes): ‘”Rolling Stone” co-founder Jann Wenner agreed that I was crazier than Hunter. Oh Dear’
Even in the early days of Hendrik Vermeulen Couture, it was all about…

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

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.
This man knows how to make girls go Wild

This man knows how to make girls go Wild

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.
3D animation that must be seen!

3D animation that must be seen!

Editor-in-chief Giuseppe Russo interviewed one of the directors from Polynoid, a design studio in Germany. Polynoid.tv created the insane 3D animation titled 'Loom'... watch it and find out the inside scoop on what it took to create the epic animation. Featured in our 'Best Of' Ten Years one small seed,...
That day in the garage... it got greasy

That day in the garage… it got greasy

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.
International "Men’s Health" Model goes all Coy for one small seed

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

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...
PUMA X ALIFE S/S '15 COLLECTION & Bobbito Garcia Q&A

PUMA X ALIFE S/S ’15 COLLECTION & Bobbito Garcia Q&A

Part of the ‘Best Of’ Ten Years one small seed Issue, in partnership with PUMA. Through the release of their highly anticipated collaborative collection for Spring/Summer 2015, PUMA rekindles its partnership with New York lifestyle concept ALIFE. Also read an interview Bobbito Garcia, whose relationship with PUMA goes all the...
'BEST OF' 10 YEARS ONE SMALL SEED MAGAZINE

‘BEST OF’ 10 YEARS ONE SMALL SEED MAGAZINE

The best of our 10 years in independent publishing has been curated in this epic edition… Welcome to one small seed magazine / issue 29 / digital 04. Going through the pages of 25 print magazines and our three digital issues to select the content has left us smiling, laughing,...
Picture This Magazine is Back! Incl. a brand new issue #13

Picture This Magazine is Back! Incl. a brand new issue #13

‘A picture that nobody sees is a dead picture. Bring life to your favourite moments. Picture This Magazine. Share to be Seen.’
Latest entries

Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s Transsexual African Priests

Nigerian-born photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode was a groundbreaking figure of the 1980s whose work is permanently exhibited at museums in London, New York, Helsinki and Sydney. It has, however, taken 25 years for the first gallery in Africa to showcase his thought-provoking work and, sadly, Fani-Kayode — who died in 1989 at the age of 34...

Diesel | The A-Z of Dancing

Diesel‘s new ad, featuring well-known dancers showing us the world’s fav moves in alphabetical order, has made its rounds on the net since it was first published on 11 April. This is probably due to the coolheaded but catchy ‘Wut’ by rapper Leif and the uber-cool boogying accompanying it, but also because — from rhumba...

Beyonce Crashes Solange’s Stage & More | Coachella 2014

If it wasn’t for Pearl Jam, Coachella might not exist — at least not how we know it today. In 1993 the Seattle band boycotted ticket master due to their monopolizing redistribution system and staged an alternative concert at the Empire Polo Club, establishing the venue as a suitable place for live music. Coachella now...

Original Swimming Party Release Their New EP

Made up of Jeremy de Tolly of the Dirty Skirts, Thomas Glendinning and Greg Abrahams, Original Swimming Party is a new music project that defines itself as ‘experimental electronica’. While Thom Yorke’s influence is recognizable in de Tolly’s mood-setting vocals, the trio’s Blue EP is definitely full of experiments and not void of novelty. It’s...

one small seed x adidas | A Collaborative Fashion Shoot

Thanks to adidas Originals we had the pleasure to style our very own look with items selected from the new adidas Originals Women’s Collection. We absolutely loved the World Cup 2014-anticipating Brazilian-style prints by The Farm Company, so incorporating them into the shoot was a must. The rest just flowed from there, and now we...

Little Dragon Release New Track ‘Paris’

After releasing ‘Klap Klap’ earlier in 2014, Little Dragon have now shared a second track called ‘Paris’ off their upcoming fourth album Nabuma Rubberband out on 12 May in the UK and 13 May in the US. The beat-y track is fit for the club and Yukimi Nagano’s melody-mastering voice is, of course, as dazzling...

Album of the Week | Ilse Moore

This week’s Album of the Week is entitled The Performer | Part 1 and is by onesmallseed.net member Ilse Moore. Ilse describes the project, saying ‘the Performer actually happened during an impromptu shoot weekend away in Groot Mariko. Johan Baird, who is a stage and film actor and screenwriter, donned his suit and we went...

Selected Creative | Charles Harry Mackenzie

What exactly is a Selected Creative? It’s a one small seed initiative that takes talented, local artists and provides them with a platform to show their work. A Selected Creative needs to offer something fresh and intriguing in terms of technique, concept and execution. This week we are excited to present our newest Selected Creative,...

Lindiwe Suttle’s Kamikaze Art Takes Off in Germany

South African singer-songwriter Lindiwe Suttle has released her debut Kamikaze Art on 4 April 2014, and has received quite a bit of German press around her new relationship with German rock/pop star Marius Mueller-Westernhagen. Do you need a celebrity at your side to make it big? It probably helps, but Kamikaze Art nonetheless contains songs...

Selected Creative | YasMoosa

What exactly is a Selected Creative? It’s a one small seed initiative that takes talented, local artists and provides them with a platform to show their work. A Selected Creative needs to offer something fresh and intriguing in terms of technique, concept and execution. This week we are excited to present our newest Selected Creative,...

Future Gods Presents Nina Kraviz Live in SA | COMPETITION

The Future Gods shows by event organisers Raymond Bloom and Juaan Ferreira — who have brought the Godskitchen brand to SA with some of the biggest names in electronic music — is an initiative to entertain an edgier crowd and give South Africans a taste of what the global electronic scene is enjoying at the...
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