Zine are small-circulation independent and often handmade publications. Historically they can be traced back to 1517 when Martin Luther published his "zine", the "Ninety-five Theses," a time after Johannes Gutenberg had invented the printing press and self-publication began to spread.
Self-publishing has been a method closely associated with art movements in the 20th century and increasing accessibility of photocopy technology fueled an explosion of zines in the 1970s when punk rock music emerged. Zines have long been a way for marginalized communities to record their stories, spread information, and organize.
The course gives space to express ideas and address issues while each participant is asked to produce at least one zine about a topic of their choice. With room for vital research, the module also offers space for cultural and artistic exchange while current as well as past examples of zines and artists books are considered and discussed.
While giving space to stories that aren’t often told as well as complete freedom of design the aim of the module is to develop a collective presentation of everyones’ work in the framework of MISS READ, Europe’s major Art Book Festival at Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin.
The course is accompanied by guest lectures as part of the ongoing series MONDAY NIGHT LECTURES in collaboration with the ACC Galerie Weimar as well as a guest lecture in the framework of the FREIE KUNST LECTURE SERIES of the Faculty of Art and Design.
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