Chwast’s cover symbolized the quintessential couples relationship. A portfolio of famous duos included James and Dolley Madison by Chwast, prince Rainier and Princess Grace by Zagorski, and Leda and the Swan by Shongut. ʻCoitus Topographicusʼ, a map combined with a page from a sex manual, rendered by Liz Gutowski, added a touch of whimsy to the proceedings.
Started by Push Pin Studios as a freeform publication sent to friends and clients in 1957, the experimental and groundbreaking Push Pin Graphic, quickly developed a dedicated following, eventually running for 23 years and 86 issues. Changing to a 32-page bimonthly in 1976, and continuing publication until 1980
Art directed and designed by Chwast, the featured articles and fiction edited by Ken Robbins supported the theme for each issue. Illustrations by Chwast, as well as the work of other award-winning illustrators represented by Push Pin, also appeared in every Graphic
