# Antagonistic Art Zines Harry Malt's Underground 'Bare Bones' Zine Releases NYC Issue By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-bones References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=22&ArticleID=7902&PageNum=1) & [harrymaltdrawspictures.blogspot](http://harrymaltdrawspictures.blogspot.com/) Zines tend to be on the fringes of mainstream publication, and Harry Malt's 'Bare Bones' quarterly [art zine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanzine) is on the fringe of the fringe. Dazed Digital described the publication as having a "[provocative image-based anti-everything editorial style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests)." This issue is centered on New York City. Check out the gallery to view some of the contributions to this 'Bare Bones' issue, including a [drawing by Neal Fox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) of Charles Bukowski beating up Mickey Mouse. Anti-everything, indeed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anti-mainstream Publications:** With the rise in popularity of alternative publishing and content consumption methods, there's an opportunity for catering to niche audiences and creating anti-mainstream publications. - **Provocative Image-based Content:** There's a growing trend towards using provocative and thought-provoking visuals to convey messages in art and editorial content. - **Underground Art Movements:** As audiences become more interested in counter-culture and alternative art forms, there's an opportunity for underground art movements and publications to gain more exposure. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** There's potential for artists and designers to explore new and alternative forms of expression through anti-mainstream publications and provocative content. - **Alternative Media:** Underground art zines and other alternative print and digital media are becoming more popular as a way of expressing and sharing viewpoints that aren't represented in mainstream media. - **Publishing:** As the demand for alternative and anti-mainstream content grows (and as technology enables more niche publishing), there's a potential for growth in the publishing industry for those willing to cater to niche audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Zine Making](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zines-forever.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-boxset.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Barebones Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbones-motorcycle.md) - [Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decentralization-please-save-culture.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md)