Manifesto #8 - Death of an Artisan!

The 8th issue of the occasional non-digital artist 'zine Manifesto is set to go into production and there is an open call for submissions for new works of art to appear in this edition.

Returning back to basics and the unmonumental ethos of the 'zine, this issue will explore the original concept of a do it yourself publication in which all entries have not been created digitally. Through an investigation of de-skilling or re-skilling we can create a way to move the discussion from Duchamp's avant-garde idea of the ready made in order to challenge the desire for value within culture, towards the realm of artistic and productive labour that displaces the identity of the artist. Manifesto #8 is dedicated to communicating ways in which ability and authorship can be challenged by showcasing povera works that differentiate from the general de-skilling of productive labour under capitalism. As a result of this investigation, all works are required to be cost effective and have a lower investment in human capital, there is no restriction on who can enter.

Requirements for work;
One piece of A5 Size paper, preferably black and white image or text, per contributor.
All work must be created without the use of the internet or computers, non digitised images and especially no binary codes. Any of a digital orientation will not be considered for entry.
Word Processing is prohibited, all written work should be hand written.

To coincide with the concept of de-skilling in productive labour, Manifesto #8 will be printed and published only through a photocopier, this is the only form of digitalisation allowed!

Deadline for Submissions - 1st of March 2012.
Artwork should be sent to,
Email Craig at callan693@gmail.com for enquiries and address for sending enteries.