Legend
Zine maker, comics author, illustrator, musician, artist–Ward Zwart (1985-2020) could never be pinned down in a single word. Enzo Smits, Ephameron and Ignace Cami, who were close to him and to his work, have joined forces to give the general public insight into the many tracks he has left behind.
Walk with them through this dense forest full of trees and shrubs, along trails and paths, trenches and ditches, searching for Ward's tracks.
(1) I’m a Bat — Ward Zwart. Knust/Extrapool: Nijmegen, 2013, technique: risograph.
(2) Portraits — Ward Kuypers. Self-published: Kalmthout, 2006, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy, single-colour photocopy on cover that envelopes the work inside.
(3) Portraits 2 — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2007, 50 copies, technique: photocopy on different types of paper, single-colour photocopy on cover.
(4) Portraits 3 — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2008, number of copies unknown, technique: (colour) photocopy on different types of paper, double-colour photocopy on cover.
(5) 50 — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2008, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy, single-sided printing.
(6) Herd Animals — Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2009.
(7) Posters and Flyers, July ’06 April ’08 — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, circa 2008, technique: photocopy and colour photocopy with foldout posters of different sizes inside.
(8) AAP1 ('Monkey1') — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, publication year unknown, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy on a single sheet of paper, folded together as a harmonica.
(9) The Snakes under My Skin — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2012, 100 copies, technique: photocopy, cover on black paper.
(10) By the Seaside — Ephameron and Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2008, 250 copies, technique: single or double-colour photocopy, tracing paper, fortune teller miracle fish, paperclip.
(11) Babycat Loves You — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2007, 15 copies, technique: photocopy with linocut cover in two colours.
(12) The Breeze — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2010, 25 copies, technique: photocopy.
(23) Wolven (‘Wolves’) — Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven — Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(79) Wolf — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2011, 100 copies, technique: risograph, 2 colours, extra flap with logo around the cover.
(82) Mostly Cola — Ward Zwart. Anthology of short stories written in 2010 and 2011. Self-published: Antwerp, 500 copies, offset in two spot colours, foldout dust jacket.
(13) Boris & Kitchenknife Manifest — Boris & Kitchenknife. A variation on the manifesto by Freedom Club, handed out during performances. Self-published: Antwerp, open edition, technique: photocopy on yellow paper.
(14) Werken is een misdaad (‘Work is a crime’) — Herman J. Schuurman. Uitgeverij De Orkaan: Utrecht, 1924. Bootleg of this pamphlet by Boris & Kitchenknife. Self-published: Antwerp, 2018, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy.
(15) Een genummerd plakje kaas in een afsluitbaar zakje (‘A numbered slice of cheese in a resealable bag’) — Boris & Kitchenknife, handed out during performances. Self-published: Antwerp, 2018, 10 copies, technique: cheese in bag.
(16) NOGharder (‘EVENlouder’) — Boris & Kitchenknife. Svart Blod Records: Antwerp, 2018, 55 copies, technique: yellow audio tape in double cassette sleeve with digital download code, mini-zine, small and large poster.
(17) Crying Space, experimental project space by Ignace Cami and Ward Zwart in Antwerp: 2017-present.
(18) BOX — an online sound exhibition is a growing collection of audio works made by artists. This project was started during the 2020 lockdown by artist Kris Van Dessel.
(19) Zonder titel (‘Untitled’) — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2014, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on pale-yellow paper.
(20) Those Marvelous Lunches — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2014, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy
(21) The Souls of Dead Animals — Ward Zwart, in š! #24: Urban Jungle. Kuš!: Riga, 2016.
(22) Twins — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2014, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on yellow paper.
(23) Wolven ('Wolves') - Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven - Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(24) Ik kom van ver, maar blijf niet lang (‘I’ve come from far away, but won’t stay long’) — Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2020. Second print run, 2021.
(25) Demo Tapes — Misled Youth. Casper De Geus: Brussels, 2020, 50 copies, technique: audio cassette.
(26) The Space Between Us — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2015, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on pink paper.
(27) Cosmos, Texaco — Charlotte Van den Broeck and Ward Zwart. PoëzieCentrum: Ghent, 2020, offset in two spot colours with foldout cover.
(23) Wolven ('Wolves') - Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven - Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(24) Ik kom van ver, maar blijf niet lang (‘I Have Travelled Far, But Won't Stay Long’) — Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2020. Second print run, 2021.
(28) Ulvehund — Ward Zwart and Laura Geurten. Self-published: Antwerp, 2013, number of copies unknown, technique: offset.
(17) Crying Space, experimental project space by Ignace Cami and Ward Zwart in Antwerp: 2017-present.
(23) Wolven ('Wolves') - Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven - Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(30) Fire Wood — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2009, number of copies unknown, photocopy on pale-yellow paper.
(31) 15 Seas — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2009, number of copies unknown, technique unknown.
(32) Mars Ice Cream — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2017, number of copies unknown, photocopy.
(33) No Hope — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2015, number of copies unknown, photocopy with cover on pale-yellow paper.
(34) Moervos (‘Vixen’) — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2017, number of copies unknown, photocopy.
(35) The Eating of the Wolves — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2016, number of copies unknown, technique: colour photocopy.
(36) Kuti, four issues per year. Kutikuti: Helsinki, 2006-present.
(37) Smoke Signal — ed. Gabe Fowler. Desert Island: Brooklyn, 2009-2019.
(38) Sans Soleil ('Without Sun')— ed. Ward Zwart, graphic design by Vincent Vrints. Self-published: Antwerp, 2012-2013, number of copies unknown, technique: newspaper. The first issue was financed by Flanders Literature and distributed at Helsinki Comics Festival to promote Belgian comics, the second by Grafixx in parallel with the exhibition at the festival that year.
(39) Visiting Ensor — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2013, number of copies unknown, technique: risograph, 2 colours.
(40) Onrust ('Unrest') — Ward Zwart. deBuren: Brussels, 2020.
(41) Grafixx — international graphical arts festival. De Studio: Antwerp, 2012-present.
(76) Het Bos (‘The Forest’) — experimental artistic incubator in Antwerp: 2014-present.
(42) Stand by Me — Rob Reiner. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: 1988.
(43) Schaduwen (‘Shadows’) — dual exhibition by Ward Zwart and Bieke Depoorter. Galerie 10: Otegem, 2017.
(47) Je maakt pas iets goeds als je het niet verwacht (‘You only make something good when you’re not expecting it’) — Elien Delaere. De Standaard, 3/6/2017.
(23) Wolven (‘Wolves’) — Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven — Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(24) Ik kom van ver, maar blijf niet lang (‘I Have Travelled Far, But Won't Stay Long’) — Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2020. Second print run, 2021.
(44) Raised by Wolves — Jim Goldberg. Scalo: Zurich, 1995.
(45) Gummo — Harmony Korine. Fine Line Features / Independent Pictures: 1997.
(46) Gummo print zine — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2020, 50 copies, technique: colour print on newspaper.
(47) Je maakt pas iets goeds als je het niet verwacht (‘You only make something good when you’re not expecting it’) — Elien Delaere. De Standaard, 3/6/2017.
(48) Nearest Truth — Brad Feuerhelm. Podcast.
(49) American Suburb X — Podcast, 2008-nu.
(50) Cobra Zine — Mees Kuypers and Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2011, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on pink paper.
(51) Cobra Zine 2 — Mees Kuypers and Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2011, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy, probably also a cover on coloured paper.
(52) The Strawberry Statement — James Simon Kunen. Random House: New York City, 1969
(41) Grafixx — international graphical arts festival. De Studio: Antwerp, 2012-present.
(53) Huis Haas ('House of Hare')— small-scale platform for illustrative arts. Kornél: Antwerp, 2012-2016.
(54) Het komen en gaan van Haas en Gaai (‘The Comings and Goings of Hare and Jay’) — Ward Zwart and Ignace Cami. Self-published: Antwerp, 2013, 40 copies, technique: photocopy, DVD.
(55) Het komen en gaan van Haas en Gaai 2 (‘The Comings and Goings of Hare and Jay 2’) — Ward Zwart and Ignace Cami. Self-published: Antwerp, 2013, 20 copies, technique: photocopy, photo with paperclip.
(56) Het Frank Blad (‘The Impolite Newspaper’) — Ward Zwart and Ignace Cami. Magazine compiled after a group exhibition Graphic A.N.D: A Framed Utopia (see: ‘Treehouse’) in which the participating artists posed several bold questions. Electron: Breda, 2014.
(57) Lokaal 01 ('Space 01') was a fascinating and flourishing artists’ initiative in Antwerp which closed its doors in 2016.
(58) Frans Masereel Centrum: a center for contemporary art in Kasterlee, supported by the government of Flanders, where Haas & Gaai held a residency in 2014.
(59) De Witte Raaf ('The White Raven') is a magazine about recent and contemporary art, disseminated free of charge in the Dutch-speaking region.
(60) Peter Fischli and David Weiss formed a Swiss artist duo.
(61) Beavis and Butt-head — Mike Judge. MTV: 1993-2011. American cartoon series, often obscene.
(47) Je maakt pas iets goeds als je het niet verwacht (‘You only make something good when you’re not expecting it’) — Elien Delaere. De Standaard, 3/6/2017.
(23) Wolven (‘Wolves’) — Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven — Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(24) Ik kom van ver, maar blijf niet lang ('I Have Travelled Far, But Won't Stay Long') - Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2020. Second print run, 2021.
(62) Loloman — Loloman (Danza de los negrito and De lange Jos). Self-published: Antwerp, 2018, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on yellow paper.
(62) Loloman - Loloman (Danza de los negrito and De lange Jos). Self-published: Antwerp, 2018, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on yellow paper.
(63) Bitter Lemon — Loloman. Self-published: Antwerp, 2018, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy.
(64) Loloman — Loloman. Collection of all previous stories, plus two new ones (Koude Schotels (‘Cold dishes’) and Motherfuckall). Self-published: Antwerp, 2018, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with screen-printed cover in yellow on pink paper.
(65) The Veils Of Darkness Are Covering My Rotten Corpse — Loloman. Self-published: Antwerp, 2019, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on red paper and colour sticker.
(66) Bobkat — Loloman. Self-published: Antwerp, 2019, number of copies unknown, technique: black audio cassette in yellow paper sleeve with insert on yellow paper.
(67) Hoofdzaken, achtergrond: concertavond 22 november 2019 (‘Main points, background: evening concert November 22nd 2019’) — Loloman.
(76) Het Bos ('The Forest') - experimental artistic incubator in Antwerp: 2014-present.
(45) Gummo — Harmony Korine. Fine Line Features / Independent Pictures: 1997.
(65) The Veils Of Darkness Are Covering My Rotten Corpse — Loloman. Self-published: Antwerp, 2019, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on red paper and colour sticker.
(68) Zwart ('Black') — Ward Zwart and Joeri Zwart, including the short story The Beastmom and others. Self-published: Kalmthout, year unknown, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover in colour copy.
(23) Wolven ('Wolves') - Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven - Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(62) Loloman - Loloman (Danza de los negrito and De lange Jos). Self-published: Antwerp, 2018, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on yellow paper.
(23) Wolven ('Wolves') - Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven - Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(24) Ik kom van ver, maar blijf niet lang ('I Have Travelled Far, But Won't Stay Long') — Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2020. Second print run, 2021.
(69) kuš! —publisher and organiser in Riga, Latvia: 2007-present.
(27) Cosmos, Texaco — Charlotte Van den Broeck and Ward Zwart. PoëzieCentrum: Ghent, 2020, offset in two spot colours with foldout cover.
(68) Zwart ('Black') — Ward Zwart and Joeri Zwart, including the short story The Beastmom and others. Self-published: Kalmthout, year unknown, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover in colour copy.
(70) Watermelon Fight — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2010, 45 copies, technique: self-printed with an offset printer, 2 colours, foldout dust jacket.
(71) Pt. 2 — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2011, 2x50 copies, technique: photocopy.
(72) Twins — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2014, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with cover on pale-yellow paper.
(73) C3T Store — short-lived online shop selling artistic curiosities, established by Laura Geurten and Mayken Craenen.
(74) Over Ward Zwart (1985-2020) ('About Ward Zwart (1985-2020)')— Sander Van de Vijver. Facebook status, 28/10/2020.
(75) Herinneringen (‘Memories’) — Astrid Yskout, Ephameron, Gerard Leysen and Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2009, 300 copies, technique: photocopy with screen-printed cover in two colours on brown cardboard.
(82) Mostly Cola - Ward Zwart. Anthology of short stories written in 2010 and 2011. Self-published: Antwerp, 500 copies, offset in two spot colours, foldout dust jacket.
(76) Het Bos (‘The Forest’) — experimental artistic incubator in Antwerp: 2014-present.
(77) Camp Out — group exhibition and publication by Ward Zwart, Ephameron and Louis Reith, both with the same title. Alley Gallery: Hasselt, 2010. Self-published: Antwerp, 2010, 300 copies, technique: photocopy with screen-printed foldout cover, 2 colours on light-blue paper.
(78) Fox Fox — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, circa 2010, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy.
(79) Wolf — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2011, 100 copies, technique: risograph, 2 colours, extra flap with logo around the cover.
(80) Walden; or, Life in the Woods — Henry David Thoreau. Ticknor and Fields: Boston, 1854.
(81) Donderdag 26 mei (‘Thursday 26 May’) — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2011, 24 copies, technique: photocopy.
(82) Mostly Cola — Ward Zwart. Anthology of short stories written in 2010 and 2011. Self-published: Antwerp, 500 copies, offset in two spot colours, foldout dust jacket.
(83) Astral Talk — ed. Aidan Koch. Publication Studio / Jank Editions: Portland, 2011.
(84) Graphic A.N.D.: A Framed Utopia — group exhibition. Electron: Breda, 2013.
(23) Wolven (‘Wolves’) — Enzo Smits and Ward Zwart. Bries: Antwerp, 2016. Second print run, 2020. Translated into French as Wolven — Même Pas Mal: Marseille, 2018.
(85) The X-Files — Chris Carter. Fox: 1993-2002 and 2016.
(86) Moon — Ward Zwart. Self-published: Antwerp, 2014, number of copies unknown, technique: photocopy with colour photocopy cover. The first copies came with an addendum in the form of a little bag of bones from an owl pellet.