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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Jumping Back Slash: all about the TECHOUWAITO

Jumping Back Slash: all about the TECHOUWAITO

Jumping Back Slash has just launched his new album titled Nectah 003. We caught up with the face behind the Techouwaito beats for an interview; here’s what JBS had to say…
Akif Hakan Celebi: Living Anime

Akif Hakan Celebi: Living Anime

Digital photography has allowed us all to become self-proclaimed photographers. Except, the majority of our images never seem to have that lingering presence that makes an image memorable.  
Album of the week: October week 3

Album of the week: October week 3

one small seed network member and Johannesburg -based conceptual stylist and fashion shoot producer Jessica Lupton, created a beautiful series of images titled Lamp ladies. Her dream is to work for Vogue one day.  
CAPE TOWN'S CRAZY WHITE BITCHES

CAPE TOWN’S CRAZY WHITE BITCHES

According to the Urban Dictionary: “Crazy White Bitches, containing some ghetto ass girls! CV Illie representing! You may betta watch out for Crazy white bitches!” Cape Town; meet the Crazy White Bitches.                  
The Daisies of Darling

The Daisies of Darling

If you didn’t know that Rocking the Daisies was this past weekend, then you are probably over 70 and have a house filled with cats, kak ‘collectible’ porcelain and questionable odours. Attracting over 10 000 people every year, RTD 2011 was no different and one small seed contributor Cameron Duncan hit it, and hit it...
Coldplay lighting up Green Point

Coldplay lighting up Green Point

Cape Town’s Green Point stadium has finally landed, in sight that is, and what an incandescent vision of absolution it is to my physically inept body; the payback from a near-3km fan-walk and too many pre-concert doubles. It’s the 5th of October and Coldplay is about to light up the night…
Ex-Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh dies in Chicago hotel room

Ex-Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh dies in Chicago hotel room

Mikey Welsh, former Weezer bassist and artist passed away on Saturday 8 October in his Chicago hotel room. Employees of the Raffaello Hotel found Welsh unconscious and not breathing when they entered the room after he failed to check out. According to police there was no foul play, but they do suspect narcotics were involved;...
Salon 91 - The October Show

Salon 91 – The October Show

This group exhibition by an all male-cast of Cape Town-based artists, showcasing a strong urban feel, transgressing the lines between fine art, street art and design. Showcasing at The October show at Salon 91, Kloofstreet, are the likes of Andrew Sutherland, Paul Senyol, Daniel Ting Chong and Jordan Metcalf. Lynn Vullings and Saskia van Diermen visited...
I art Gallery: Clare Menck and Cobus Haupt

I art Gallery: Clare Menck and Cobus Haupt

As from 5 to 26 October, South African based artists Clare Menck and Cobus Haupt exhibit their work in the Iart gallery, Cape Town. Both artists offer a vibrant and contemporary twist on traditional methods of production.            
THE FEED’S CUSTOMIZED PORTRAITS

THE FEED’S CUSTOMIZED PORTRAITS

Social media has achieved total world domination. We spend hours letting all our ‘friends’ know exactly where we are, what we’re doing and just how cool we are doing it. Whether any of this is true or not, is irrelevant. Our online persona is whatever we want it to be, and can be changed whenever...
ALBUM OF THE WEEK: OCTOBER, WEEK 02

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: OCTOBER, WEEK 02

one small seed network member and Cape town-based photographer Dr Benway, created a provoking series of images titled ‘FETISH / BDSM STUDIES IN BLACK & WHITE’. it’s a selection of Photographs, displayed at The Hoodwinx Gallery, Woodstock, Cape town.
Exclusive Interview with Big D and the Kids Table

Exclusive Interview with Big D and the Kids Table

The ska/punk band Big D and the Kids Table was formed in 1995 in Boston and have played with bands such as The Mighty Mighty, Bosstones, Skatalites, Spring Heeled Jack and The Amazing. With their latest album The Damned, The Dumb and the Delirious, they’re still rocking it. We caught up with lead singer David...
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