What is a ‘zine?
In the simplest of terms, ‘zine is short for magazine. But it’s so much more than that! It is a form of resistance, and an independent way to reflect art, niche interests, personal stories and raise voices outside the normative commercial culture. Most importantly, it is a platform for marginalized voices. It has its roots in counterculture and art outside of mainstream media. All you need is a piece of paper and something to share.
Now that you have purchased an Art Is A Process ‘Zine Kit, what should you do next? Keep exploring the links below…
Queer ‘Zine Library
“Queer Zine Library is a roaming diy library celebrating radical LGBTQIA+ self-publishing. The library collects LGBTQIA+ zines and provides access to queer communities across the UK.
The mobility of the library allows the collections to tour, grow, and change, encouraging access and engagement outside of traditional library and research settings, and putting queer history and experiences in the hands of our communities.”
Zines 101
If you are a nerd like me, you might appreciate reading more about the history of ‘zines - with their origin arguably going back to the 1500s. Cornell University put together information about the history of ‘zines that provides one academic perspective on the history and culture of ‘zines.
Tool for Social Justice
Looking for another more inclusive overview of ‘zines? The Cross-Cultural Center of UC San Diego sponsored an online lecture about the role ‘zines play in social justice. It touches on the roots of ‘zines as a social justice tool to raise marginalized voices.