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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INTERVIEW WITH AKOSUA AFRIYIE-KUMI

INTERVIEW WITH AKOSUA AFRIYIE-KUMI

Six years ago, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, traded her life in Ghana for the pursuit of fashion in London. This “fashion super woman” has always had an affinity for drawing, which inspired her to harness her skills at Oxford Brookes University. Through her foundation degree, her love for fashion grew and she majored in it before completing...
Puma goes One Love for 2012 Olympic Wear

Puma goes One Love for 2012 Olympic Wear

The Jamaica Olympic Association and PUMA have launched the Jamaican Team uniforms for the London 2012 Olympic Games™, including podium and ceremony wear with the help of Jamaican Track Athlete and World’s Fastest man Usain Bolt. Fashion designer Cedella Marley, daughter of Reggae icon the late Bob Marley, unveiled her designs alongside Usain Bolt at...
| Elektronik Dialogue | Audiophile021: The Interview

| Elektronik Dialogue | Audiophile021: The Interview

Signed to sSHADOWORKSs, Steve Elsworth aka Audiophile021 is an unquantifiable music powerhouse. one small seed spends a bit of time with Steve, from his base at the Red Bull Studios to playing live at The Assembly on the 11 May 2012 and at the Cape Town Electronic Music Festival on the 31 March 2012. Turn...
Album of the Week: June, Week 01

Album of the Week: June, Week 01

June’s first album of the week – titled Illustrations (Pen and Pencil) – is by one small seed network member Shaun Liddle. The album showcases a collection of concepts he is playing with for future paintings. Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists! Check out...
Mike Miller: West Coast dialogues

Mike Miller: West Coast dialogues

Born in ’64, Mike Miller spent his early years inspired by the skate, surf and film industry in his home town, Los Angeles. Heading to Europe to work on fashion photography, Miller soon found himself back in LA and right in the middle of a booming music industry. Juxtapoz’s photo editor Estevan Oriol sat down with...
Niky Roehreke: the hands of an illustrator

Niky Roehreke: the hands of an illustrator

Niky Roehreke is a German/Japanese illustrator born to a German father and a Japanese mother: she has quite a rich heritage from these two dissimilar cultural backgrounds. Born and having lived her whole life in a small German community in Tokyo, she decided to break a way and travel abroad after her graduation. Niky moved...
Underwater with Rebecca Handler

Underwater with Rebecca Handler

Rebecca Handler is a young and upcoming artist situated in New York, her main medium is photography but throughout the years she has come to experiment with a variety of mediums such as combining digital manipulated works with illustration. This gives Rebecca her own individual flair as an artist and puts her work in a...
Images of the Week: May, Week 04

Images of the Week: May, Week 04

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...
Sandra Dieckmann and her illustrated animals

Sandra Dieckmann and her illustrated animals

Sandra Dieckmann is 29-year-old German illustrator currently working and living in East London since 2002. Dieckmann moved to London after the passing of her mother and pursued a few odd jobs before deciding to study fashion design, graphic design and illustration.
Blast from the past

Blast from the past

’80s Sci-Fi blockbuster Back to Future is back with a bit of photo nostalgia, leaving you to think about flying skateboards and getting a pair of Nike Marty McFly’s. Lime is Better Blog Spot is releasing footage that reveals the behind-the-scenes tricks and secrets. These pictures depict all those sleight-of-hand techniques they used to make...
Jason Bard Yarmosky and the playful elderly

Jason Bard Yarmosky and the playful elderly

Jason Bard Yarmosky, is a young artist starting to make waves.  Living and working in Brooklyn New York currently. Yarmosky finished his Bachelor in Fine Arts, 2010 at the School of Visual Arts, New York, given the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant in 2011.  He is now making his name throughout the artist community with his exhibition...
Red Bull Beat Battle 2012

Red Bull Beat Battle 2012

It’s time for Red Bull Beat Battle 2012, where the best of South African dance crews meet up to battle it off against each other. After a successful 2011 run of the Beat Battle, Red Bull have decided to collaborate again with variety of dance crews from different backgrounds. The finalists are chosen from about...
Oli Kellet, and his 2012 Olympics surreal dream team.

Oli Kellet, and his 2012 Olympics surreal dream team.

Its Olympic fever time again and the city of London is to play host to the masses of athletes and tourists to join and view this legendary and age old event of stamina and sportsmanship. The 2012 Olympics to be held from 27 July to 12 August 2012. Appropriately in spirit London based photographer Oli...
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