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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Popcorn, Chewing gum, peanuts & bubblegum – but this ain’t no drive-in

A dark August evening in Cape Town; the city is wet and everyone is scrambling to get to their Happy Hour. The date is Tuesday the 21st; it’s the fourth instalment of Short & Sweet. Aside from the unforgiving weather outside, it had been a tough week for film; Tony Scott had just tragically passed...

Images of the Week: August, 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...

David Lurie | Encounters at the Edge

Cape Town photographer David Lurie’s current exhibition – Encounters at the Edge – has a strong focus on the social aspects of urban architecture, exploring the living conditions for those living on the edge as well as the marginalised living in the centre of our society. Curated by Heidi Erdman and held at the Erdmann...

| Interview | The Darkness: From jungle-living to Gaga-touring

The Darkness. These guys are the epitome of stage performances. Like Lady Gaga, who they are currently touring with, they are full of theatrics – both off and on stage… we found this out for ourselves when we spoke to bass player Frankie Poullain…
Fantasy vs. Reality

Fantasy vs. Reality

Fascinated by circus folk and fancy dress, Virginie Harel had always been inspired by festivals – the colours, the experimental, the people… the non-conformists. Her album The Mannequin Masquerades is playful and unplanned – colours may clash, flowers may be fake, lipstick is nail polish and men dress as women. We just had to find...

Interview with Richárd Kovács | 16-Year-old Fashion photographer

Meet Richárd. The 16-year-old Hungarian photographer loves fashion photography, is an Apple fan and uses Nikon gear. He also recently photographed the stunning Renata Ladics. Kovács caught our attention, so we caught up with him for a chat…

Interview with Richárd Kovács | 16-Year-old Fashion photographer

Meet Richárd. The 16-year-old Hungarian photographer loves fashion photography, is an Apple fan and uses Nikon gear. He also recently photographed the stunning Renata Ladics. Richárd caught our attention, so we caught up with him for a chat…

Dreaming of sonic landscapes & Talking with Fruit

Originally from Botswana, Ungwang Boiteto is no ordinary mid-20 year old. Currently completing his final year of a Master of Architecture at NMMU in PE, he poses an obsessive curiosity that feeds his passion and gives him a liberating and humbling freedom of expression. He takes waking up every morning a pleasure and an adventure…...

Go for Snow

Jobugers were lucky enough to get a taste of the snowflake yesterday, with some embracing the rare occasion more than others. Before the snow had melted a small team of creatives – called The Gaschette Team – took to the street to capture the beauty. Credits: Photography by Steve Marais Art Direction Colin O’Mara Davis...
This is going to make you freak

This is going to make you freak

Short & Sweet, which began in London in 2006 and expanded to Toronto, Cape Town and Melbourne, brings people together through short film. A different selection of the finest short films, music videos and short animations from around the world are screened, from established directors to new talent. The aim is to celebrate film and...
LOUIS VUITTON - Tribute to Muhammad Ali - ''Dream''

LOUIS VUITTON – Tribute to Muhammad Ali – ”Dream”

Louis Vuitton‘s new Journey campaign, paying tribute to Muhammad Ali with word artist Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and calligraphy artist Niels Shoe Meulman. Length 01:37 LOUIS VUITTON – Tribute to Muhammad Ali – ”Dream” from Benedicte Luneau on Vimeo. Source : vimeo
4D by LoSiento

4D by LoSiento

Lo Siento – a design studio in Barcelona – has created a set of sculptural letters that can be read in all directions. Below you can see the amazing process of how the people of Lo Siento build up this extraordinary 4D typeface. (Length 01:40)
Tyrannosaur

Tyrannosaur

One of the most beautiful terms to describe an awful reality in the human condition is, “The winter of his life.” A poetic musing about a horrific depletion of one’s youth. Age is perhaps the most seminal theme in recent cinematic culture. The likes of Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart are fine examples. It seems...
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