This week, a generous installation crew will begin working on the upcoming exhibition Zine Library (September 11 – November 30, 2010). The show will feature work by 50 zinesters from New Orleans, Louisiana; Austin, Texas; and Mexico City, Mexico. I have been working in conjunction with curators in Texas and Mexico to get this show going since last spring. The curatorial process has been really interesting and I can’t wait to begin building the exhibit.
Zine Library aims to connect the art of Zine-making with the impetus for the medium—the Do-it-Yourself movement, issues surrounding copyright and distribution of printed matter, and intersocial dynamics. A Zine-making workshop, directed at K-12 students, will occur in conjunction with the exhibit and will be held at the Alvar Branch of the New Orleans Public Library on September 18, 2010 (check out the previous post).
Be sure to stop by next weekend from 6-10pm to view the exhibit and listen to a set by New Orleans-based musicians Firebrand. Special thanks to Kendra Curry for designing the exhibition flyer.
so stoked!