This November 9, Chinatown's Ross Alley becomes a go-to marketplace for indie zines as eleven API/BIPOC artists and art collectives come together to prove that not only is print not dead, it matters. From legendary local punk rock publisher V. Vale to Oakland's queer Unity printing press and skateboard collective, a diverse lineup of independent Bay Area artists and publishers will set up shop to offer limited edition zines and other artwork for purchase in a celebration of the art and powerful storytelling possibilities of print media. DJ sets by Bby's Choice and Bagel Technician from Lower Grand Radio will provide the grooves for the free, first time event that also features book giveaways from Edge on the Square in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, film screenings, and more.
The Festival is part of CCC's latest artist residency at its 41 Ross gallery space with artist Ho Tam, founder of Hotam Press. Known for his exploration of print media and identity politics, the Hong Kong-born, Vancouver-based artist's witty, impactful, and often satirical works have inspired Asian and Asian diasporic artists worldwide.
Since September 20, 2024, Tam has been in residence at 41 Ross, transforming the space into a temporary bookshop, gallery, and studio that will be a highlight of the Zine Festival. Tam will be screening several short films based on some of his most sought after print pieces on view in the gallery including The Yellow Pages, an alphabet book that plays with the Asian experience in North America, and Fine China, a pseudo art catalog of porcelain ware redesigned to reflect on political issues related to China.
"I am interested in the accessibility of zines as a medium to reach my audience," says Tam. "I am creating work that I can carry in my pocket, that I can take with me and send off to far away places. I like that straightforward and down-to-earth quality. Zines are not pretentious. I am talking to everyday people, exploring Chinese American experiences, also queer experiences. I have been making books and magazines since I was a kid. It's how I tell my stories."
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The Festival is part of CCC's latest artist residency at its 41 Ross gallery space with artist Ho Tam, founder of Hotam Press. Known for his exploration of print media and identity politics, the Hong Kong-born, Vancouver-based artist's witty, impactful, and often satirical works have inspired Asian and Asian diasporic artists worldwide.
Since September 20, 2024, Tam has been in residence at 41 Ross, transforming the space into a temporary bookshop, gallery, and studio that will be a highlight of the Zine Festival. Tam will be screening several short films based on some of his most sought after print pieces on view in the gallery including The Yellow Pages, an alphabet book that plays with the Asian experience in North America, and Fine China, a pseudo art catalog of porcelain ware redesigned to reflect on political issues related to China.
"I am interested in the accessibility of zines as a medium to reach my audience," says Tam. "I am creating work that I can carry in my pocket, that I can take with me and send off to far away places. I like that straightforward and down-to-earth quality. Zines are not pretentious. I am talking to everyday people, exploring Chinese American experiences, also queer experiences. I have been making books and magazines since I was a kid. It's how I tell my stories."
This November 9, Chinatown's Ross Alley becomes a go-to marketplace for indie zines as eleven API/BIPOC artists and art collectives come together to prove that not only is print not dead, it matters. From legendary local punk rock publisher V. Vale to Oakland's queer Unity printing press and skateboard collective, a diverse lineup of independent Bay Area artists and publishers will set up shop to offer limited edition zines and other artwork for purchase in a celebration of the art and powerful storytelling possibilities of print media. DJ sets by Bby's Choice and Bagel Technician from Lower Grand Radio will provide the grooves for the free, first time event that also features book giveaways from Edge on the Square in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, film screenings, and more.
The Festival is part of CCC's latest artist residency at its 41 Ross gallery space with artist Ho Tam, founder of Hotam Press. Known for his exploration of print media and identity politics, the Hong Kong-born, Vancouver-based artist's witty, impactful, and often satirical works have inspired Asian and Asian diasporic artists worldwide.
Since September 20, 2024, Tam has been in residence at 41 Ross, transforming the space into a temporary bookshop, gallery, and studio that will be a highlight of the Zine Festival. Tam will be screening several short films based on some of his most sought after print pieces on view in the gallery including The Yellow Pages, an alphabet book that plays with the Asian experience in North America, and Fine China, a pseudo art catalog of porcelain ware redesigned to reflect on political issues related to China.
"I am interested in the accessibility of zines as a medium to reach my audience," says Tam. "I am creating work that I can carry in my pocket, that I can take with me and send off to far away places. I like that straightforward and down-to-earth quality. Zines are not pretentious. I am talking to everyday people, exploring Chinese American experiences, also queer experiences. I have been making books and magazines since I was a kid. It's how I tell my stories."
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The Festival is part of CCC's latest artist residency at its 41 Ross gallery space with artist Ho Tam, founder of Hotam Press. Known for his exploration of print media and identity politics, the Hong Kong-born, Vancouver-based artist's witty, impactful, and often satirical works have inspired Asian and Asian diasporic artists worldwide.
Since September 20, 2024, Tam has been in residence at 41 Ross, transforming the space into a temporary bookshop, gallery, and studio that will be a highlight of the Zine Festival. Tam will be screening several short films based on some of his most sought after print pieces on view in the gallery including The Yellow Pages, an alphabet book that plays with the Asian experience in North America, and Fine China, a pseudo art catalog of porcelain ware redesigned to reflect on political issues related to China.
"I am interested in the accessibility of zines as a medium to reach my audience," says Tam. "I am creating work that I can carry in my pocket, that I can take with me and send off to far away places. I like that straightforward and down-to-earth quality. Zines are not pretentious. I am talking to everyday people, exploring Chinese American experiences, also queer experiences. I have been making books and magazines since I was a kid. It's how I tell my stories."
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