Instagram Deleted an Artist’s Nudes—Her New Work Shows How to Skirt Their Rules
For the Brooklyn-based photographer Joanne Leah, social media censorship has forced her to think differently about her compositions.
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Chloe Aftel's new book, ‘Outside & In Between,’ celebrates the genderqueer community.
Josef Adamu brought to life his latest series through a salon-inspired exhibition with a “baby hair station”.
Exploring the complexities of America's racist past through the plight of its first black sports heroes.
Assembly is a partnership between Recess Art and the Brooklyn Justice Initiatives.
As well as looking pretty, Smallhold’s inventors claim its far more sustainable than traditional farming.
The photographer finds inspiration in the ordinariness of her Ohio upbringing.
The Wing's resident curator tells us who she's excited about now, and why buying art is like getting a tattoo.
The husband and wife team behind Ksenia Schnaider can't agree on whether they're necessary or insane.
The video stars Paz de la Huerta and “salad man”.
The Tokyo-based artist's elaborate installations are a fuzzy, kitschy clash of Eastern and Western culture.
The brand’s Spring 2019 collection and new collaboration with Post Malone further cement the “ugly shoe” as relevant for Gen Z.
Three creators of prominent subway-related accounts weigh in.
The artist behind @veteranas_and_rucas views archiving as a way to reframe the history of brown youth.
For the Brooklyn-based photographer Joanne Leah, social media censorship has forced her to think differently about her compositions.
i-D catches up with James Merry about his fantastical headpieces for the Icelandic superstar's recent tour.
The Berlin-based DJ talks about Asian visibility, starting her own record label, and why her fans love giraffes.
'What a Time to be Alone' deals with self love on a budget, existing as a black woman, and of course #saggyboobsmatter
Filip Custic hopes his “visual propaganda” will influence the future of human aesthetic.
The Illuminator collective are literally shining a light on today’s problems.
The Brooklyn-based Bruja and spiritual advisor discusses her oily skin, baby hairs and facing cultural appropriation in the industry.
The New Zealand musician on travelling as a black man in the time of Trump.
This month, on September 17, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will open its Delacroix exhibition.
Having her head shaved by Rihanna was "the most insane top moment of my life" — but Revlon's new global beauty ambassador is just getting started.
Acclaimed art critics, Martha Schwendener and Ben Davis, weigh in.
The Australian photographer gravitates towards small towns, retirement villages and lonely souls for her stunningly awkward stills.
Los Angeles based artist Sarah Sitkin is fascinated with the dilemma of the human body.
"The Last Ceremony" episode last week was a disturbing parallel to the US border crisis.
In her new project "Infra Realism", the Australian photographer welcomes us to her alien-looking American dreamland.
Belgian designer Mats Rombaut makes the ugly shoe hybrids of your nightmares, with a sustainable message.