Z/X is a visual arts publication established in 2004 at Manukau School of Visual Arts, a South Auckland art school in New Zealand, with the aim to serve as a vehicle for a wider engagement with art practice and writing. MSVA came into existence in the early 90s, and for a time held a collection of photocopied articles and critical texts used for teaching purposes. The ‘covert’ nature of this repository led to it being called the ‘ZX files’ (the art school was located in Z block of the institution). The adoption of Z/X as a title for the journal established a subtle relationship to the school, but also to one of the editors favorites, Roland Barthes’ S/Z. Publication design by Narrow Gauge. NZ$30
Interview about Z/X on the Walker Art Centre design blog
