Graphics Index | Richard Horvath Artworks
Front and back covers of the Artworkers Union Publication
C. 1979-80
Three colour screenprint on glossy coated paper
A3 folded
Collection Australian National Gallery
Are We Not Men? Was the question posed in the refrain from a track by the late 1970's alternative band Devo. The group's chorus of "We are Devo!" is left blank on the Victorian Artworkers Union magazines back cover for artists to decide where they stood, or perhaps it was prophetic of the organisation's short life.
The magazine format had all the qualities of the underground 'zine - stapled photocopied pages from the contributors mixed with linocuts and screenprinted colour sections, even including a mock advertisement. The copies quickly became collectible despite misgivings in some quarters about the lack of serious tone in the presentation.
The magazine format had all the qualities of the underground 'zine - stapled photocopied pages from the contributors mixed with linocuts and screenprinted colour sections, even including a mock advertisement. The copies quickly became collectible despite misgivings in some quarters about the lack of serious tone in the presentation.