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

| COMPETITION | PARKLIFE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 (JHB & CPT)

Breakout Management are pleased to announce the debut of PARKLIFE, a new and exciting annual acoustic music festival taking place for the first time on Thursday 21 March 2013 at Marks Park, Joburg and Friday 22 March at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town! We are giving away two double tickets – one to each...

#FYI: Drawing in 3D 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...

Birdy Nam Nam – “Defiant Order”

The French DJ crew – Birdy Nam Nam – recently released their music video for their track ‘Defiant Order‘. Directed by Nicolas Davenel and edited by John Michaut, the fast-paced video features riders Kevin Lyvinec, Remy Desicy, Steve Cesa Caporuscio, Guillaume Gleyo, Bruno Ferreira, Dramard Julien, Leo Mace, Pinsard Mickael, Bruno Tridet, Adrien Andrade and...

Picturing A Brave Old World: Sebastião Salgado’s “Genesis”

The modern world is a rush of industry, traffic, and whirring machinery. In 1932 Aldous Huxley predicted a ‘a brave new world’, but Sebastião Salgado has documented the striking existence of indigenous populations that have escaped the industrial buzz. Genesis is a collection of photographs that capture wildlife, nature and people in pockets of the...

#BOTTOMRIGHTCORNER BY RED BULL STUDIOS Cape Town

Recording at Red Bull Studios is often considered a firm foot in the door of the music world by many South African artists. It’s also the place where many an international artist arrived in South Africa would find a connection to the country’s music scene through talks and discussions hosted by the studio’s team. So,...

David Bowie – The Stars (Are Out Tonight)

About 40 years after his revolutionary breakthrough, iconoclast David Bowie turns things around yet again. In the video to his new single ‘The Stars (Are Out Tonight)’, a middle aged couple, played by Bowie and Tilda Swinton, is stalked by a younger celebrity couple played by Saskia de Brauw and Andrej Pejic. Length 05:54

Album of the Week: February, Week 04

This week’s Album of the Week is entitled Hair Tug Wars and is by onesmallseed.net member Kass DEA. Its simple concept — two pretty girls’ attempts to free themselves from their ‘hair cuffs’ in the sun — is just right to keep this summer alive. Join onesmallseed.net today and have your own work featured.

ABSA Launches “The Democratic Republic of Design”

The Design Indaba Conference in Cape Town, featuring speakers such as Asif Khan, Sir John Hegarty and Spoek Mathambo, runs from the 27 February to 1 March 2013 and, as an attendee, you can win prizes with Absa and their innovative app. Read on to find out more. Design’s role and impact on the functioning...

ABSA L’ATELIER ART COMPETITION 2013

Nothing ever becomes real ’til it is experienced. ― John Keats The submission time for the 2013 Absa L’Atelier art competition being between 4 – 8 March 2013, means it’s fast approaching and artists should be planning to complete their work by the beginning of March. Being one of the oldest and most acclaimed art...

FYI: A plant that tweets and other cool shit

At one small seed we believe in the power of unique ideas and novel concepts. Ranging from technology, photography, 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 from the last few weeks… Stay...

The Suit Makes a Man

Thousands of migrants come to South Africa looking for a piece of the African Dream. They are drawn by the well-spread knowledge of Johannesburg being the leading financial centre on the continent. Sadly, most of them, once arrived, don’t make a lot of money. But there are a few who do. Rafael, a tailor from...

IMAGES OF THE WEEK: February

Images of the Week features four astounding visual delights every week from one small seed network. 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...

The Old Samurai

Shot over the course of three days, designer and filmmaker Benjamin Wong tells the story of an old samurai, who is nearing the end of his life but still has passion for battle. The short film is a cinematic adventure that incorporates themes of love, honour, and loss without a single word being spoken. With...
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