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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Album of the Week: March, Week 03

Album of the Week: March, Week 03

March’s third album of the week is titled Morning Rose, by Cape Town-based photographer Dr-Benway. Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!
| Elektronik Dialogues | Niskerone: the Interview

| Elektronik Dialogues | Niskerone: the Interview

Completely infected by his energy and passion for bass, we caught up with Cape Town-based drum ’n bass DJ – Niskerone – to chat about his love for the music and the respect he has for other local DJ’s. Length: 08:00
A place for House to call home: Featuring Jozi DJs Black Coffee, Euphonik and Kent

A place for House to call home: Featuring Jozi DJs Black Coffee, Euphonik and Kent

‘House’ is a strange name for such a nomadic genre of music. This could be because it tends to be forgotten once the DJ has spun his last track, but it seems that over the last decade a handful of Joburg-based DJs are using the drifter-like factor of house music to their advantage. Originally published...
Win a weekend ticket to The Flamjangled Tea Party

Win a weekend ticket to The Flamjangled Tea Party

From March 16 to March 18 at Contermanskloof Wine Farm, Jagermeister presents the annual The Flamjangled Tea Party; the party within a party within a dress-up party within a festival within a bubble of blue sky, green grass and lazy sunny daze. And we have two single full-weekend tickets to give away!        ...
"Police Work": An evocative photographic exhibition

“Police Work”: An evocative photographic exhibition

Currently exhibited at the Museum of the City, New York is a haunting photographic collection from Magnum photographer Leonard Freed, which documents the ‘sometimes boring, sometimes corrupting, and sometimes dangerous lives’ of ’70s NY police officers.’          
Trigger Street Presents Jameson First Shot  - Winners Announced!

Trigger Street Presents Jameson First Shot – Winners Announced!

Jameson Irish Whiskey is proud to announce the three winners of Trigger Street Presents Jameson First Shot, a new international short film competition designed to uncover up-and-coming film talent from South Africa, Russia and the USA. Alan Shelley from South Africa and the respective winners from USA and Russia all triumphed, beating over 700 budding...
#bottomrightcorner: March, Week 01

#bottomrightcorner: March, Week 01

These are the beats for March, Week 01 of #bottomrightcorner on onesmallseed.com. Hope you enjoy it! Don’t forget to send us your music (sarahclaire@onesmallseed.com) so we can put it up on the bottom right corner on onesmallseed.com next week. #welikeitlouder
Dan Hipp's world of comics

Dan Hipp’s world of comics

California-based illustrator and comic artist Dan Hipp is one of the name’s behind the graphic novel series titled Amazing Joy Buzzards, which was first published in January 2005 by Image Comics. Hipp also creates energetic and eye-catching images for comic labels like Real Simple, Wired, DC Comics, Image Comics and Random House.
Album of the Week: March, Week 02

Album of the Week: March, Week 02

March’s second album of the week is titled 2011 Work and Prints, by illustrator Quintin Weyer. Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!
Skating the streets of New York, 1960

Skating the streets of New York, 1960

Photojournalist Bill Eppridge has shown the world a lot through his lens. He has covered wars, heroin addiction, political campaigns, the summer and the winter Olympics, the arrival of the Beatles in the United States and even the assassination of senator Robert Kennedy. Right now the spotlight is on old school images taken in New...
Cassette tape art by Sami Havia

Cassette tape art by Sami Havia

In a world where everything is turning digital, Finnish artist Sami Havia keeps it old school by painting eco-friendly cassette tape canvases that feature album covers of some of our favorite bands and musicians throughout time.
Album of the Week: March, Week 01

Album of the Week: March, Week 01

March’s first album of the week is titled The 33rd Ray, taken by Pretoria/Jo’burg-based photographer JP Hanekom. Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!
#bottomrightcorner: February, Week 04

#bottomrightcorner: February, Week 04

Max that volume kids. These are the beats for February, Week 04 of #bottomrightcorner on onesmallseed.com. Hope you enjoy it! Don’t forget to send us your music (sarahclaire@onesmallseed.com) so we can put it up on the bottom right corner on onesmallseed.com next week. #welikeitlouder
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