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

Asia’s #01 Premiere Dance Music Festival | The Sunburn Season 7 Aftermovie is Here!

If you missed the Sunburn events in India last year, you should be preparing for 2014’s Sunburn calendar — or stop saying that you’re an EDM freak. Just kidding, you can actually check out what went down at Asia’s #01 Premiere Dance Music Festival with a million-strong Facebook following in the Sunburn Season 7 Aftermovie...

The Roots Drop ‘Understand’ Off New Album …and then You Shoot Your Cousin

The second single ‘Understand’ off The Roots‘ new concept album …and then you shoot your cousin (available from today, 19 May 2014) is a provocative continuation of ‘When The People Cheer’, which was also directed by the talented Joe Baughman. Full of dark imagery such as a spooky church, a funeral organ or mass produced...

Psycho ‘Toons Are Here To Spoil Your Childhood

Beware, the following is strictly PG-rated material — the images will certainly confuse childhood beliefs of what’s good and bad. You may still recognise Goofy as Disney’s dopey-eyed dog, but he’s lost his silly charm. The cartoon-turns-splatter images were created by artist Dan Luvisi, who takes great pleasure in ruining childhood dreams, not only visually...

EL JIMADOR PRESENTS THE FIRST 100% AGAVE SURF CLASSIC – Postponed again!

el Jimador Tequila, in partnership with Zigzag and Mahala, will be hosting the very first Agave Surf Classic at Big Bay in Blouberg, Cape Town. The premium 100% agave tequila has teamed up with local artists Ian Armstrong, Jason Hayes and Stuart Moerdyk to produce five unique agave surfboards, which contestants will have the opportunity...

Kasabian | 1st Single ‘Eez-eh’ Off Upcoming Album 48:13

Directed by acclaimed artist and designer Aitor Throup, the video to Kasabian‘s first single ‘Eez-eh’ off their upcoming fifth studio album is as fun as the bounce-inspiring tune. Throup’s highly conceptual approach — lots of pink and references to the running time of the song — apparently reflects the direct nature of the music. The...

Images of the Week | May

Every week, we add four more images from onesmallseed.net to the relevant month’s gallery collection on onesmallseed.com. All images are the featured works of members of one small seed network, our creative online community. To have your work featured here, simply sign up as a member and start uploading!

LGBT on the Rise: Conchita Wurst Wins Eurovision Song Contest

Although the Eurovision Song Contest has been accused of lack of humour and style in the past, it has nonetheless remained an important event in Europe since 1956. Brought to life to unite Europe after WW2, it has become one of the most-viewed shows in the world with an average annual audience of 125 million...

GAP PRESENTS ‘LIVED-IN’ SPRING CAMPAIGN

To introduce their new spring collection, Gap presents ‘Lived-In’ — a global campaign to celebrate the authentic attitude captured in the brand’s products. Through featuring a modern and youthful interpretation of classic and casual styles, the spring 2014 items exemplify Gap’s years-long belief in the power of the individual. So this season the ‘Lived-In’ attitude...

Humans in Full Body Rubber for Japanese Condom Advert

‘As the air is sucked out, I start feeling his temperature, his sweat,’ explains one of the female models who was ‘packed together’ with her partner for Condomania’s new condom advert shot by documentary photographer Hal. Although it aims to encourage safe sex and eternal devotion through advising ‘Preserve the love. Wear a condom,’ the...

Design Your Very Own Grolsch Swingtop & Win A MacBook Air

Calling all design schools and artists and designers, Grolsch invites you to put your best design to the test and design a new label for the Swingtop bottle. The label that makes us jump out of our seat will win… What’s the prize? It depends on how you enter… See, Grolsch understands that not every...

Guitar Legend Dan Patlansky On His New Blues Record

Genius guitarist, acclaimed singer/songwriter and globally respected purveyor of the blues — that’s Dan Patlansky. He has opened for the legendary Bruce Springsteen, toured Europe with rapper/blues artist Everlast and now he’s off to tour his native environment with his new release Dear Silence Thieves (see below for tour dates!). Before starting his ‘Southern African...

Desert Memories: Afrika Burn in Pictures

Who’s going to Afrika Burn this year? And who’s missing out on the fun? Either way, we thought we’d show you a mag we compiled in 2012 to set the mood for your trip up to Tankwa or — if your budget doesn’t allow it this year — to soothe your festival FOMO with some...

Diverse is Sexy: Pharrell Williams’ New Release ‘Marilyn Monroe’

‘I just want a different girl… Girl, girl, girl, girl’ goes the new song by Pharrell Williams — the master of catchiness himself. Inspired by famous females in history, the video features lots of diversely sexy booty to honour the different women of the world. It’s directed by Luis Cervero and features appearances by Kelly...
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