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.’
Latest entries

one small seed presents : Special Edition AfrikaBurn 2012

What is AfrikaBurn? Who goes there? What happens? No picture could ever capture the essence of the magic and mystery that takes place in Tankwa Town, Karoo… But, a 300+-page online magazine – packed with photos, articles and poems – can sure go a long way. We are proud to present “Show Your Burn”; your...
Supreme X Daniel Johnston

Supreme X Daniel Johnston

NYC counterculture store, Supreme, has paired up with the likes of multi-talented artist and singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston to produce a T-shirt collection featuring Johnston’s iconic illustrations.
Kirsty Mitchell's "Wonderland"

Kirsty Mitchell’s “Wonderland”

In 2009 photographer Kirsty Mitchell created her Wonderland series in memory of her mother, who had passed away from a brain tumour the year before. The three-year-long series became a way for Mitchell to heal from her loss; she combined her own work with the memories of fairytales that her English-teacher mother read to her...
Album of the Week: June, Week 03

Album of the Week: June, Week 03

Check out June’s third Album of the Week, entitled The Everlasting Wonderer. Underwater Visual Art Series byIlse Moore, Set Design & model: Elsa Bleda. Upload your own album, HERE! Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!
|Issue 25 - Feature Snippet| Raider of the Lost Art

|Issue 25 – Feature Snippet| Raider of the Lost Art

In the ’70s Beat writer William S. Burroughs collaborated with artist Malcolm Mc Neill to create Ah Pook is Here – a graphic novel predicting an apocalyptic future. ‘Lost’ for over twenty years, the book has been discovered. To follow is a sneak preview of our interview with Mc Neill, featured in issue 25 of one...
Freeworld Design Centre's "Street Style" exhibition

Freeworld Design Centre’s “Street Style” exhibition

The Freeworld Design Centre will be opening their latest exhibition, Street Style. Running from 26 June until 10 August, the exhibition was inspired by Ed Suter’s new book Sharp Sharp, which will be launched at the same time as the exhibition, and features design pods by well-known local creatives Ed Suter and Quivertree, Asanda Sizani...
Tape Hiss and Sparkle: A Jester’s sorrow for your delight

Tape Hiss and Sparkle: A Jester’s sorrow for your delight

After leaving the unsung Sleepers back in 2011, Simon Tamblyn started saving every cent he had to purchase a good soundcard and microphone. Studio time is not a likely option for a working class musician who reserves his harmony for the worthy. Austerity was the name of the game and Simon recorded Paperhawk in his flat...
"Oh Hi" - Ben Senturk’s viral masterpiece

“Oh Hi” – Ben Senturk’s viral masterpiece

Pop culture has been taking a sharp turn at the intersection of Quirky and Cool – so it should come with little surprise that the medium of illustration has followed suite. Turkish artist Ben Senturk is equipped with a radical eye-and-hand combo – one that lends to his creation of quirky illustrations, such as his latest...
| Issue 25 - Selected Creatives 07 | Winners Announced

| Issue 25 – Selected Creatives 07 | Winners Announced

If you haven’t got your hands on the latest one small seed magazine, Issue 25 – “The Bigger Picture” Issue – to find out who the winners are in the seventh installment of Selected Creatives competition, then simply keep on reading…
| Issue 25 - Now Showing | Top videos on one small seed TV

| Issue 25 – Now Showing | Top videos on one small seed TV

onesmallseed.tv is your online guide through a world of interactive pop culture, bringing you local and international interviews, documentaries, party clips, films, music videos, behind-the-scenes footage and other elusive time-killers. One-stop surfing for anyone seeking escape or inspiration. Featured in the new issue of one small seed are some diamonds we found in the ever-changing...
|Issue 25 - Photoshoot Preview | Dr-Benway: Tastefully fetish

|Issue 25 – Photoshoot Preview | Dr-Benway: Tastefully fetish

Shiny boots of leather, downy sins of streetlight fancy… In the new edition of one small seed magazine – Issue 25 “The Bigger Picture” Issue – we feature a photoshoot by Dr-Benway and explore some of the darker recesses of the human sexual psyche. Here’s a sneak preview of the shoot by one small seed...
Up close with Photographer Andrew McGibbon

Up close with Photographer Andrew McGibbon

Andrew Mc Gibbon is a photographer and has been making images for a living for seven years. In 2010 he was second runner-up in our Selected Creatives Competition, with his photography showcased Issue 19, the “Cities Alive” issue. In case you missed it, here’s an interview with did with Andrew at the end of 2011....
WATCH: one small seed magazine's issue 25 preview

WATCH: one small seed magazine’s issue 25 preview

one small seed magazine issue 25 – “The Bigger Picture” – out now! Check out our content preview and keep posted to onesmallseed.com for full interviews, videos and much more coming this week… Length 02:18 one small seed’s 25th issue Content Preview from one small seed on Vimeo.
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