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.’
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IMAGES OF THE WEEK: May

At the end of each 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! Enjoy our selection for May and...

#BOTTOMRIGHTCORNER | ALL FREE DOWNLOADS

Every week we compile a selection of music to sing you into the weekend and list them in a post called #bottomrightcorner. Sometimes new tunes, sometimes themed tunes and sometimes we ask a music aficionado to choose the tunes for us. Since we’re getting towards the end of the month which often means end of...

Adam Martinakis | Digital Photo Realistic Surrealism

Combining the arts of digital imagery and surrealist manifestations, Adam Martinakis is a formidable talent in the world of computer-generated media. The Polish experimentalist is diversely creative with the ability to produce the virtual artworks of digital and graphic design, as well as the physical art of interior design and ceramic sculpture. Although technology is...

Coming Into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Conde Nast

Condé Nast — a magazine publisher that started with lifestyle and fashion bible Vogue — was founded in 1909 by Condé Montrose Nast. A century later, curator Nathalie Herschdorfer has decided to launch a book and an exhibition showcasing a 100 years of Condé Nast fashion photography — the medium which brought style to you...

Viviane Sassen | In And Out Of Fashion

Lauded for her imaginative images, Viviane Sassen is redefining contemporary photography with her fusion of fine art, fashion and photography. Sassen’s rise to fame is largely attributed to her inventive photo-series of Africa for which she won the Prix de Rome in 2007. The success behind her work lies in her creative ability to alter...

Competition | IT DON’T MEAN A THING IF IT AIN’T GOT THAT SWING| A Throwback to Baz Luhrman’s “The Great Gatsby”

Primed as one of the most thrilling film debuts of 2013, The Great Gatsby has hit South African theatres to a wave of excitement. To celebrate the release of the film Broaden A New Sound is bringing you IT DON’T MEAN A THING IF IT AIN’T GOT THAT SWING — A Throwback to Baz Luhrman’s...

#FYI: Drive-thru shopping and other cool shit…

At one small seed we believe in the power of unique ideas and novel concepts. Ranging from technology, design, art and music, we’ve compiled a collection of crazy, fascinating, funny and bizarre findings that we think would be of interest to you. Here are some of our favourite finds this past week. Stay tuned for...

BITING ELBOWS | ‘BAD MOTHERFUCKER’

Ilya Naishuller — Russian director and frontman of the Moscow punk band Biting Elbows — has got the attention of Hollywood agents and received a ‘so well done’ Tweet by Oscar-winning director Darren Aronofsky through the band’s recent music video to ‘Bad Motherfucker’. Directed by Naishuller, and shot with an affordable GoPro 1 and 2,...

#BOTTOMRIGHTCORNER – WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S GOOD?

Every week we compile a selection of music to sing you into the weekend and list them in a post called #bottomrightcorner. Sometimes new tunes, sometimes themed tunes and sometimes we ask a music aficionado to choose the tunes for us. This week we have decided to summarise some of the new releases of the...

Kendrick Lamar | Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe

Nothing can get Kendrick Lamar down and the latest video from this California born hip-hop artist shows just that. Directed by The Lil Homies and OG Mike Mihail the video depicts the rapper’s emotional trip over the course of a day. Starting at a funeral where Lamar mourns a loss alone he then shifts to...

CANNES HIGHLIGHTS 2013

Happening since 1945, this year’s Cannes Film Festival is kicking off today, 15 May, 2013. Steven Spielberg will head the 66th Cannes jury and, according to the Telegraph, will reside on his 282ft superyacht, The Seven Seas, which is equipped with an open air infinity pool, featuring a 15ft cinema screen. Alongside cinema heavyweights Nicole...

ROOM 237 TRAILER | A FILM ABOUT A FILM

In Room 237 — a 2012 documentary film — Rodney Ascher looks into fans’ interpretations of Stanley Kubrick‘s much disputed horrorfilm The Shining (1980). Far-fetched or not, the perceived insights are intriguing — they range from the connection of The Shining to the genocide of Native Americans, the Holocaust and the film being Kubrick’s apology...

Happy Birthday David Byrne

He is the man who made being dorky cool and today – May 14 – David Byrne turns 61 years old. From his days of wearing suits with shoulder pads that made linebackers look miniature to his bike racks project to his most recent studio album with St. Vincent, Byrne is a man who never...
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