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Frank Ocean shares photo series “Glitterboy Down (Best Day Ever)” in his zine

In Boys Don’t Cry magazine, Frank Ocean included a photoshoot with friends camping outside Munich, Germany. Notably, the series features an image of his friend smoking in a car that appears on one of the three digital album covers for Blonde. The piece also samples a text by American neo-conceptual artist Jenny Holzer titled Truisms.

Tom Sachs publishes his “color code guidebook” in Frank Ocean’s magazine

In Boys Don’t Cry, artist Tom Sachs outlines the acceptable (and forbidden) paints used in his NYC studio. The article is a print adaptation of his 2011 film Color.

Frank Ocean releases album ‘Blonde’ and ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ magazine

Frank Ocean debuts his highly anticipated studio album, along with a 370-page, large-format art book, which he is giving away for free at pop-up shops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and London.

Wolfgang Tillmans photographs Frank Ocean for ‘Fantastic Man’ magazine

In an interview with Pitchfork, Wolfgang Tillmans walks us through his photoshoot with Frank Ocean for Fantastic Man magazine. This shoot would lead to a newfound friendship, and Tillman’s song would be used as the bookends to Frank’s new visual album, Endless.

photoscurbAugust 19, 2016Wolfgang Tillmans, Fantastic Man, Endless, magazines, "Device Control"

Frank Ocean teases overdue album, zine ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ with cryptic library card

A mysterious image has appeared on Ocean’s website, showing a library book insert with a series of crossed-out “due dates.” The post is his first update since April 2015, when he announced the originally planned July 2015 release date for “album 3” and “issue 1” of his companion magazine.

Frank Ocean creates Snapchat account @arealglitterboy

In a Tumblr post, Frank Ocean shared his Snapchat username, which spells the phrase “A Real Glitter Boy.”

Frank Ocean announces new album, magazine ‘Boys Don’t Cry’

In a website and Tumblr post, Ocean reveals that “album 3” is set for release in July 2015, alongside “issue 1” of his companion magazine. The teaser offers a first look at the magazine’s cover, which will be available in “two versions.”

Lil B, Frank Ocean collaborate on new music

On Instagram and Tumblr, rapper Lil B the BasedGod shared a photo of himself with Frank Ocean, which he captioned: “Rare photo of Lil B and Frank Ocean in the studio together! New music coming soon! Collect this!”

music, photos, social mediaOdysseusDecember 28, 2014Lil B (BasedGod), collaborations, unreleased, instagram, Tumblr, Odysseus (ody§eus)

Frank Ocean releases single “Memrise”

Ocean returns with a new single posted on Tumblr. The two-minute, low-fi track features him serenading his lover, whose body and expressions he has “memorized.”

music, photos, social mediaOdysseusNovember 28, 2014official releases, singles, Tumblr, undocumented RARE, "Memrise", Odysseus (ody§eus)

Frank Ocean attends 2014 Time 100 Gala

Time magazine invited Ocean to its event at Lincoln Center in NYC for a second time, after including him on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013. He paired a black suit and tie with Vans Sk8-Hi sneakers and brought his mom, Katonya Breaux, as his plus-one.

spotted, photosOdysseusApril 29, 2014TIME, TIME 100, fashion, Katonya Breaux, Vans, public appearance, Odysseus (ody§eus)

Frank Ocean models new Odd Future x Illegal Civilization Tee

In a new tour video from Mikey Alfred and Illegal Civilization, a new shot of Frank was shown with our boy wearing the new Green Illegal Civiliation tee that's being sold by Odd Future.

photoscurbAugust 20, 2013Illegal Civilization, Odd Future, Mikey Alfred

Frank Ocean attends 2013 Met Gala

Ocean was spotted hanging out with Madonna, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, and other celebrities during the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. He wore a Givenchy tuxedo and studded snakeskin shoes to the haute couture festival. The theme of this year’s event was “Punk: Chaos to Couture.”

Frank Ocean covers ‘Garagisme’ magazine

Frank Ocean is the issue 3 cover star of the motor-based French magazine Garagisme.

interviews, photos, articlescurbMay 4, 2013magazine covers, magazines, cars, France

Frank Ocean attends 2013 Time 100 Gala

Time magazine invited Ocean to its event at Lincoln Center in NYC after including him on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Ocean wore Lanvin head-to-toe and brought his mom, Katonya Breaux, as his plus-one.

Scott Sternberg shoots polaroid series for Band of Outsiders

Band of Outsiders’ founder Scott Sternberg himself shot a new series of polaroids to promote the brand’s new Spring line. Frank Ocean is the latest in a long line of celebrities to model for the brand.

photos, campaignscurbMarch 20, 2013Band of Outsiders, Scott Sternberg

Behind-the-scenes look at “Forrest Gump” music video

The video is being directed by Hiro Murai.

photoscurbJanuary 28, 2013"Forrest Gump", music videos, Hiro Murai, behind the scenes

Frank Ocean interviewed, photographed for ‘i-D’ magazine

Frank Ocean ventured out into L.A. for a quick photoshoot with Todd Cole for i-D magazine’s Royalty Issue, edition #318.

photos, interviewscurbMarch 19, 2012Todd Cole, i-D, magazines, Milly McMahon, Vice

Frank Ocean interviewed on ‘Hot 97’

Host Angie Martinez scored a rare interview with Frank Ocean and with that opportunity, she asked about his affiliation with Odd Future, his collaborations with Jay-Z and Kanye, meeting Beyonce, and his future.