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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The water cathedral

The water cathedral

The Water Cathedral is the selected project by Gun Arq for the 2011 YaP installation in Santiago, Chile. MoMA PS1 is one of the oldest and largest non-profit contemporary art institutions in the United States, while MoMA is an exhibition space hosting some of the most experimental art in the world. 
Interview with The Wailers

Interview with The Wailers

Famous Reggae band The Wailers graced our shores for a quick visit in Cape Town to play a very special charity gig in aid of the Rhino Protect initiative. The ‘Stand Up’ event was on the 27th April Friday at Trinity Night Club with support acts being Fox Comet and The Rudimentals. one small seed...
Speed, chicks, a bag and a book

Speed, chicks, a bag and a book

Formed in 1997, Chicks on Speed are the dynamic international performance and fine art collaborative, made up of members Alex Murray-Leslie and Melissa Logan. The duo met at the Munich, Germany Academy of Fine Arts and it was here that their unique name was born…
It ain't just Rock 'n Roll: Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood exhibits in NY

It ain’t just Rock ‘n Roll: Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood exhibits in NY

New York City’s Symbolic Collection gallery – one of the world’s greatest collections of 20th Century pop culture – presents a collection of fine art works by legendary music icon and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. The exhibition – Faces, Time and Places - premiered on Monday 9 April and will run until 30 June...
Talking to 'The Godfather of Harajuku'

Talking to ‘The Godfather of Harajuku’

Harajuku style is said to have its origin rooted in the streets near the Harajuku Station in Shibuya, Japan. The youth would be seen sporting a variety of constantly-changing styles including gothic Lolita, visual kei and decora. With Harajuku, there are no rules and, no, it did not begin with Gwen Stefani.
Win a DBL ticket to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah in JHB or CT!

Win a DBL ticket to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah in JHB or CT!

The first of four performances in the Live Performances Series from adidas All Originals sees the revolutionary indie band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah performing in S.A. for the first time. CYHSY will play in CT on April 13 & in Jozi on April 14. Read on to win a dbl ticket to the CT...
Album of the Week: April, Week 02

Album of the Week: April, Week 02

April’s second album of the week is titled Sentimental Intuition, by Durban-based one small seed member Matri van den Heever. Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!
CTEMF: This is not a review

CTEMF: This is not a review

The first of its kind, the Cape Town Electronic Music Festival (CTEMF) took place from Friday 30 March to Sunday 1 April and hosted some of SA’s leading electronic acts. We bring you a 4-minute video of the festival, featuring live footage and interviews as well as a post-festival catch-up with some of the artists...
Stuart Ringholt: Power to the People

Stuart Ringholt: Power to the People

We’ve all heard of nudist beaches in the South of France, where it’s common practice to strip all conservatism (and clothing!) and just be. Substitute the beach for a gallery space in Sydney and you’ll find yourself in Stuart Ringholt’s latest exhibition.
Interview with dubstep artist, 12th Planet

Interview with dubstep artist, 12th Planet

Our Detroit contributor, Kelly “K-Fresh” Frazier, who recently interviewed electronic artist Matthew Dear had a chat with dubstep artist, 12th Planet. Born as John Dadzie and rooted in hip-hop and drum-n-bass, 12th Planet has now become one of the true ambassadors of the explosive dubstep genre in the United States.
Jacrot's musing cities

Jacrot’s musing cities

  © Christophe Jacrot   Charles Baudelaire developed a derived meaning of flâneur – that of ’a person who walks the city in order to experience it.’ Frenchman Christophe Jacrot is one such chap. He scours cityscapes looking for the finest moments that a city can offer an observer and captures these timeless moments with...
Album of the Week: April, Week 01

Album of the Week: April, Week 01

April’s first album of the week is titled Rebel Alliance/Vampire9000 Colours (Remix), by Pretoria-based one small seed member Bernard Brand. Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!
Maximum Rad: Some Gnarly Shit

Maximum Rad: Some Gnarly Shit

Skateboarding is more than a sport itself; it is a sub-culture marked by music, fashion and a strong sense of community. It is a lifestyle, shared. Well, at least it used to be…
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