Introducing Grrrl In Print Issue 5, QUEER UTOPIAS
Everybody deserves escapism, and it's something the queer community is very good at - not only as a means of self-care and survival but as a way to forge a vision for the future, pushing boundaries beyond the status quo and tradition, because we've rarely been accepted there anyway. Utopia literally means “no place” and it’s the ideal location for escapism - especially the many forms of queer escapism: queer utopias.
We explore this idea of QUEER UTOPIAs through interviews, artworks, photography, essays and comics created by 20 artists and writers from across the globe. The zine contemplates where robots meet bodies, nourishment of love and food, how do we slow down and remain tender within hyper capitalisation, and how queerness, the environment and home building intersect; alongside some sci-fi fanzine-ing, of course!
✨ Don’t Miss Our Launch Event ✨
We’re going all out to create the perfect Queer Utopia at the legendary queer venue, Dalston Superstore, Dalston (117 Kingsland High St, London E8 2PB) on Thursday 2nd March from 6.00pm.
Expect a fun but intimate evening of connection, vibrance and expression as we celebrate the contributors and community of queer creatives that made this issue possible, with:
Music from DJs Gin and Areola Grande Latte
Nail art and tooth gems from our friends at Bebop LDN
Zines on sale
Recycled goodie bags from Kindbag with plenty of GRRRL treats for early attendees
Drop in zine making throughout the evening to get your creative juices flowing
New ! Limited ! Edition! Merch !
A first peek at our month-long exhibition showcasing our contributors work.
RSVP to your own Queer Utopia via Eventbrite now + pre-order the zine here from 22nd Feb.
Photography by @twiggles_uk https://twigglesuk.com/
