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'''''Public Illumination Magazine''''' (PIM) is an artists' periodical published since 1979, notable for its tiny size (11 × 7 cm). Each issue features a given topic. The general flavor of the contents ranges from [[parody]] to the [[Surreal humour|absurd]], with brevity a constant.
'''''Public Illumination Magazine''''' (''PIM'') is an artists' periodical published since 1979, notable for its tiny size (11 × 7 cm). Each issue features a given topic. The general flavor of the contents ranges from [[parody]] to the [[Surreal humour|absurd]], with brevity a constant.


Public Illumination Magazine mocks the traditions of [[mainstream magazine]]s. The pocket-size of the magazine, its use of pseudonyms, and its irreverent tone tweak the expectations produced by the large format [[glossy magazine]]s.<ref>NYU Library</ref> Long-time writers include: [[Sophie D. Lux]], [[Fitty Sense]], [[Rank Cologne]], [[mr Basho]] and [[the King of France]]. The use of such pseudonyms is intended to mock contemporary mainstream magazines' obsession with celebrity.<ref name=LAT>LATimes blog</ref>
''Public Illumination Magazine'' mocks the traditions of [[mainstream magazine]]s. The pocket-size of the magazine, its use of pseudonyms, and its irreverent tone tweak the expectations produced by the large format [[glossy magazine]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nyu.edu/library/bobst/research/fales/exhibits/downtown/ev/evzines/documents/publicillum.html |title=Public Illumination Magazine |accessdate=9 June 2009 |author= |last= |first= |authorlink= |author2= |date= |year= |publisher=New York University Library |location= |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote=}}</ref> Long-time writers include: [[Sophie D. Lux]], [[Fitty Sense]], [[Rank Cologne]], [[mr Basho]] and [[the King of France]]. The use of such pseudonyms is intended to mock contemporary mainstream magazines' obsession with celebrity.<ref name=LAT>{{cite web |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2008/03/the-great-littl.html |title=The great little magazine |accessdate=9 June 2009 |last=McGonigle |first=Thomas |authorlink= |date=10 March 2008 |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>


Founded in [[underground art]] and literary circles in [[downtown New York]] by [[Zagreus Bowery]]; originally "non-weekly", later "non-monthly", then "non-biannual", it is now "non-occasional" and published in Italy.<ref name=LAT/>
Founded in [[underground art]] and literary circles in [[lower Manhattan]] by [[Zagreus Bowery]]; originally "non-weekly", later "non-monthly", then "non-biannual", it is now "non-occasional" and published in Italy.<ref name=LAT/>


Writers and artists who have contributed include: [[Ken Brown (filmmaker)|Ken Brown]], [[Steve Dalachinsky]], [[Keith Haring]], Michael Madore, [[David Sandlin]], [[Hal Sirowitz]], Sparrow, Mike Topp, [[David Wojnarowicz]], and [[Diane Torr]].
Writers and artists who have contributed include: [[Ken Brown (filmmaker)|Ken Brown]], [[Steve Dalachinsky]], [[Keith Haring]], Michael Madore, [[David Sandlin]], [[Hal Sirowitz]], Sparrow, Mike Topp, [[David Wojnarowicz]], and [[Diane Torr]].


Complete series of the magazine are held by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Pompidou Center in Paris.
Complete series of the magazine are held by the [[Museum of Modern Art]] in New York and the [[Pompidou Center]] in Paris.


Through 2017, 60 issues have been published covering the following themes:
Through 2017, 60 issues have been published covering the following themes:

* Telephones
* Telephones
* Virulence
* Virulence
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==External links==
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* Public Illumination Magazine [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28601180 WorldCat] entry
* Public Illumination Magazine [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28601180 WorldCat] entry


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Latest revision as of 01:51, 13 March 2023

PIM No. 17 – Excess

Public Illumination Magazine (PIM) is an artists' periodical published since 1979, notable for its tiny size (11 × 7 cm). Each issue features a given topic. The general flavor of the contents ranges from parody to the absurd, with brevity a constant.

Public Illumination Magazine mocks the traditions of mainstream magazines. The pocket-size of the magazine, its use of pseudonyms, and its irreverent tone tweak the expectations produced by the large format glossy magazines.[1] Long-time writers include: Sophie D. Lux, Fitty Sense, Rank Cologne, mr Basho and the King of France. The use of such pseudonyms is intended to mock contemporary mainstream magazines' obsession with celebrity.[2]

Founded in underground art and literary circles in lower Manhattan by Zagreus Bowery; originally "non-weekly", later "non-monthly", then "non-biannual", it is now "non-occasional" and published in Italy.[2]

Writers and artists who have contributed include: Ken Brown, Steve Dalachinsky, Keith Haring, Michael Madore, David Sandlin, Hal Sirowitz, Sparrow, Mike Topp, David Wojnarowicz, and Diane Torr.

Complete series of the magazine are held by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Pompidou Center in Paris.

Through 2017, 60 issues have been published covering the following themes:

  • Telephones
  • Virulence
  • Mass Transit
  • Little Girls
  • Cosmetic Mutilation
  • Livestock
  • War Games
  • Habits
  • The Truth
  • Husbands
  • Artifice
  • Tongues
  • Civilization
  • Rejects
  • Idols
  • Pain & Sorrow
  • Excess
  • Scales
  • Technique
  • Races
  • Contraception
  • Disguise
  • Comestibles
  • Vermin
  • Flora & Fauna
  • Heredity
  • Instruments
  • Propaganda
  • Home
  • Water Sports
  • The Future
  • Miracles
  • Casualties
  • Foreigners
  • Youth
  • Secrets
  • Organs
  • Fun
  • Mother
  • Hallucinations
  • Underwear
  • Enemies
  • Shadows
  • Neighbors
  • Balls
  • Busts
  • Luxury
  • Hair
  • Climate
  • Bullshit
  • Passion
  • Space
  • Trash
  • Spice
  • Doom & Gloom
  • Lethargy
  • Vehicles
  • Fortune
  • Flesh
  • Heaven

Notes

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  1. ^ "Public Illumination Magazine". New York University Library. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
  2. ^ a b McGonigle, Thomas (10 March 2008). "The great little magazine". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 9 June 2009.

Sources

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  • Public Illumination Magazine website
  • Public Illumination Magazine WorldCat entry
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