#christopher schulz

Recently published on The Gradient: The Bootleg T-Shirt Show I, II, III by Emmet Byrne For many designers the term “bootlegging” seems to resonate with our impulse to exhume the past, our ongoing quest for production of meaning, and a desire to both participate in and critique the broader industries that commodify the artistic act. Here Christopher Schulz and Jordan Nassar discuss how a T-shirt can be a publication, how bootlegs create community, and the radical spirit of generosity that curator Shannon Michael Cane brought to the world of printed matter. Above: Andrew Kuo: MIV “Memories of what MTV used to be when the logo was synonymous, half a lifetime ago, with something that felt fresh.”

Recently published on The Gradient: The Bootleg T-Shirt Show I, II, III by Emmet Byrne For many designers the term “bootlegging” seems to resonate with our impulse to exhume the past, our ongoing quest for production of meaning, and a desire to both participate in and critique the broader industries that commodify the artistic act. Here Christopher Schulz and Jordan Nassar discuss how a T-shirt can be a publication, how bootlegs create community, and the radical spirit of generosity that curator Shannon Michael Cane brought to the world of printed matter. Above: Dean Sameshima: Barazoku “Barazoku (薔薇族) is Japan’s first male gay magazine commercially circulated. It began publication in July 1971 by Daini Shobō’s owner's son and editor Bungaku Itō(伊藤 文學 Itō Bungaku). It is Japan’s oldest and longest running monthly magazine for gay men. However, it has ceased publication three times due to the publisher’s financial hardships. In 2008, Itō has announced the 400th issue would be the final one. The title means “the rose tribe” in Japanese, hinted from King Laius’ homosexual episodes in Greek mythology. The magazine has been printed in Japanese only.”

Recently published on The Gradient: The Bootleg T-Shirt Show I, II, III by Emmet Byrne For many designers the term “bootlegging” seems to resonate with our impulse to exhume the past, our ongoing quest for production of meaning, and a desire to both participate in and critique the broader industries that commodify the artistic act. Here Christopher Schulz and Jordan Nassar discuss how a T-shirt can be a publication, how bootlegs create community, and the radical spirit of generosity that curator Shannon Michael Cane brought to the world of printed matter. Above: Shannon Michael Cane: Tania A fan T-shirt commemorating Patty Hearst’s emergence as “Tania” in the Symbionese Liberation Army. Printed across the front is the famous tabloid image of Tania toting an automatic rifle, and the SLA logo on the back.

Recently published on The Gradient: The Bootleg T-Shirt Show I, II, III by Emmet Byrne For many designers the term “bootlegging” seems to resonate with our impulse to exhume the past, our ongoing quest for production of meaning, and a desire to both participate in and critique the broader industries that commodify the artistic act. Here Christopher Schulz and Jordan Nassar discuss how a T-shirt can be a publication, how bootlegs create community, and the radical spirit of generosity that curator Shannon Michael Cane brought to the world of printed matter. Above: Shannon Michael Cane: Tom of England Shannon made this Tom of England T-shirt on the occasion of the 12th NY Art Book Fair, 2017. The STD Production logo on the front pocket, with the Tom of England logo printed across the back.

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Christopher Schulz