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Book Review: Meet the Lithographer by Gabby Bazin
“Meet the Lithographer,” penned by Gaby Bazin and released by David Zwirner Books, is an engaging hardcover picture book that delves into the captivating world of lithography. This book, aimed at children aged 4 to 8 years old, is a must-read for fans of “Iggy Peck, Architect” and the “Little People, BIG DREAMS” series. In…
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Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists and Their Zines – A Dive into the World of Zine Culture
“Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists and Their Zines” is a fascinating book that delves into the world of zine culture. Published by Phaidon Press, this book explores the rich history and vibrant diversity of zine-making through the lens of various artists who use this medium to express their creativity1 Zines, small-circulation self-published works, have long been…
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Albany’s Free Zine Library: A Hub for Creativity and Community Engagement
Albany, a city in Western Australia, has launched a free Zine Library to foster creativity, community engagement, and literacy. This initiative is a significant addition to the city’s cultural landscape and offers a unique platform for local artists, writers, and zine enthusiasts. The Zine Library, located at the Vancouver Arts Centre, features a diverse collection…
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The Absurdity of Pink: A Chromatic Conundrum
In the grand theater of existence, where meaning is elusive and every attempt to make sense of the world around us often leads to more questions than answers, the color pink stands as a vibrant testimony to life’s inherent absurdity. Firstly, let’s consider the scientific absurdity of pink. In the visible spectrum of light, there’s…
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Zine Workshops for Seniors
At DiscoverZines.com, we believe that creativity has no age limit. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Zine Workshops for seniors – a wonderful opportunity for older adults to engage in a creative, expressive activity that stimulates the mind and fosters social connections. What are Zine Workshops for Seniors? Our Zine Workshops for seniors are…
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How My Love of Zines Determined My Career in Graphic Arts
From a young age, I found myself drawn to the world of graphic arts, a fascination that was kindled during a grade school field trip to a paper company. The sight of everyday items like notepads being created ignited in me a curiosity about the process behind it all. This curiosity was further fueled by…
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A Graphic For the Norovirus Thing
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“However Absurd”: Unraveling the Absurdity in Paul McCartney
Few names in the music industry have resonated as powerfully or as enduringly as that of Sir Paul McCartney. His vast repertoire is a testament to his musical genius, but one song stands out for its embrace of the absurd – the intriguingly titled, “However Absurd.” As the concluding track on McCartney’s sixth solo studio…
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An Absurd Conversation (Part 1)
What does it mean for something to be absurd? In philosophy, the concept of absurdity refers to the conflict between the human tendency to seek inherent value and meaning in life and the human inability to find any due to apparent meaningless or chaos. This idea is most closely associated with existentialist philosophers such as…
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An Introduction to Block Printing
Block printing is an ancient art form that has been practiced for centuries, originating in East Asia and China. It’s a technique for printing text, images, or patterns and has been widely adopted throughout various cultures due to its versatile nature and the unique results it can produce. What is Block Printing? At its core,…