Satirical zines about computers, apps and social media: art-zines from the Zineopolis Collection

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    Abstract

    Established in 2007 Zineopolis has a wide range of art-zines made by illustrators, artists, designers and photographers from the UK and abroad. This paper highlights selected examples that respond satirically to the theme of our relationship with changing technologies. An overview of general zines and special collections in noted libraries provided. Examples from the Zineopolis collection are shown that comment on photocopiers, working with computers, mobile devices, apps and social media. The examples in this paper explore how the illustration and text can function in harmony to provide humour and social comment. Debates around changing technologies are contextualized by anthropological (Auge & Augé, 1995) and medical research (Carr, 2010). Given the very quick, concept to print to distribution that defines all genres of zines, this paper seeks to capture contemporary satirical thoughts and illustrations about using new widely available technologies, and considers the potential of art-zines to add to social debate.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 4th International Conference on Illustration & Animation
    Subtitle of host publicationCONFIA 2016
    PublisherEdição IPCA
    Pages96-107
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Print)978-989-99465-6-9
    Publication statusPublished - 10 Jun 2016
    Event4th International Conference on Illustration and Animation - Barcelos, Portugal
    Duration: 10 Jun 201612 Jun 2016

    Conference

    Conference4th International Conference on Illustration and Animation
    Abbreviated titleCONFIA2016
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    CityBarcelos
    Period10/06/1612/06/16

    Keywords

    • illustration
    • Zineopolis
    • zines
    • art-zines
    • satire

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