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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SANELE CELE & TEMPRACHA | SUNNY CITY STYLE

Sanele Cele is the founder and designer of Durban-based lifestyle and clothing brand Tempracha. Over the past six years, he has been crafting a niche for himself as a maker of progressive urban wear while collaborating with the likes of Dirty Paraffin and Spoek Mathambo. Our contributor, Sihle Mthembu, caught up with him and spoke about style, inspirations...

#BOTTOMRIGHTCORNER – NOVEMBER WEEK 03

Hello once again! This week’s #bottomrightcorner spotlights some fresh beats of the future-experimental variety. Featuring some new instrumentals by the likes of Seth Williams and fLako, as well as some mellow tones by XXYYXX and múm, this music is so smooth and, there’s no better way to put it, SO good. Happy Friday!   fLako...

| Video Interview | “Langa”: A photo-essay by Luke Daniel

In issue 25 of one small seed magazine, we featured a seven-page spread on local photographer Luke Daniel’s most recent project, entitled Langa. On 19 October we caught up with Luke again for an interview at Cape Town’s Iziko SA Museum where his Langa photographs were being showcased as part of the Land and Cityscape...

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: NOVEMBER, WEEK 03

November’s third Album of the Week – Collection/Samples – is by Cape Town-based one small seed network member, Caroline Vos. Join onesmallseed.net today and have your own work showcased!

DESIGN #YOURTASH AND WIN WITH EL’ JIMADOR TEQUILA

Be it in the style of the ‘Handlebar’, the ‘Fu-manchu’ or the ‘Pencil’, this Movember el’Jimador challenges you to create your own unique tash and stand a chance to win Persol sunglasses valued at over R2300. Read on to find out how to win!

‘Art is like a Weapon’ | Q&A with LoRo VeRz

Dazzlingly vibrant and playfully grown-up is the work of Brazilian graffiti artist, illustrator and humourist LoRo VeRz. After graduating from the Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design in 2001, he has exhibited in cities around the world and has customized adidas trainers for the 2012 Olympic Games. And just recently, he was asked to transcribe...

#bottomrightcorner – November, Week 02

Ok people, it’s that time again… With a lovely new selection of tracks picked ripe from the tree of awesome jams, these too will be your new favourite toys. The weather is just right today, so it’s time to get involved! Featuring some great gems from the likes of Fybe:One, Chrome Sparks, Fat Freddy’s Drop...

Album of the Week: November, Week 02

November’s second Album of the Week – One Last Shoot – is by Bloemfontein-based one small seed network member, Elani Jacobs. Join onesmallseed.net today and have your own work showcased!

KINKY DISCO | INTERVIEW WITH THIAGO KANAN

Summer is here and our sun-kissed surroundings scream to be transformed into sexy dance floors. What we need are sensual cocktails, enticing beats and Thiago Kanan, the man behind the Kinky Disco parties, to organise the whole thing. The season has just started , so we got Kanan to explain how he has managed to satisfy so...

WIN DBL TICKETS TO STEVE AOKI LIVE IN DBN, CPT & JHB!

Olmeca Tequila is proud to announce the Steve Aoki SA Tour brought to you by Electric - the team that recently toured deadmau5 and Avicii in SA. We have double tickets to give away to the CPT, DBN & JHB show. We also have one pair of SkullCandy headphones to give away. Read on to...

THE ART OF THE HUSTLE | ATANG TSHIKARE

Andy Warhol used to draw shoes in his early creative days and went on to mark an important spot on the cultural timeline – he became a pop art legend. Just like Warhol, Cape Town based artist/illustrator Atang Tshikare claims that he ‘used to have a shoe obsession’, which first led him to draw and then...
A MUSIC LESSON WITH CHRISTIAN TIGER SCHOOL

A MUSIC LESSON WITH CHRISTIAN TIGER SCHOOL

Luc Vermeer and Sebastian Zanasi form the psychedelic/dream hip-hop duo with the random name: Christian Tiger School. Influenced by the LA beat scene, they are bringing the fresh sound to South African shores – with success. The launch of their debut Third Floor earlier this year, their opening set for Little Dragon and performances at...

Images of the Week: October, Week 05

Images of the Week features two astounding visual delights every week from one small seed network. At the end of each week, we add two 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...
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