Writing
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Left Cultures issue one introduces a rich tapestry of personal stories and creativity
Left Cultures magazine holds the political left within a ‘lexicon of stories past and present.’ These stories are both personal, effecting and are upheld by a strong, positive use of illustrations throughout. Its opening note states its mission and view of the current media climate, as well as highlighting socio-political issues. There is an overarching passion for change to happen but Left Cultures also brings these issues to the forefront of its message. The individuality of the stories held inside the red covers of Left Culture speaks to the past through the author’s personal experiences.
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Linseed Journal announces volume two call for submissions
Linseed Journal has announced a call for submissions for volume two. The release of volume one in 2022, named ‘The Apple’, saw Linseed’s first edition in print hit the shelves. Speaking about how Linseed came to be, their website reads, “Inspired by the linseed, each print Volume is themed around a single organic material with enduring cultural significance.”
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Motor dance journal issue one launches Kickstarter campaign
Brand new dance journal ‘motor’ is raising funds on Kickstarter for the launch of issue one. The new journal, which held its launch event on the 15th November at the ICA in London, is looking to raise a total of £4,000 to get its first issue - The Solo, into the hands of print fans across the globe.
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Foyer magazine issue one explores the cultural threads that connect us all
This summer saw the release of ‘FOYER’ magazine’s debut issue. Created by Fiona Livingston, ‘FOYER’ aims to “examine feelings of homelessness and displacement, and the importance of family,” as noted on the back cover. This is only the peak of what is presented within the first issue, focused on the theme of connection.
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Noia magazine announces upcoming issue two
Noia magazine have released details about their upcoming second issue via Instagram. The creative journal saw their debut issue fly off the shelves with accompanying merch (including a scarf!) sold alongside.
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The Posthumanist announces launch party celebrating debut issue this September
The Posthumanist magazine is hosting a launch party for their debut issue this September. Held at Biblioteka in London on the 23rd of September, you can join founding Editor Anna Nagele and the team as they celebrate issue 1 ‘Sleep/Schlaf’.
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Cheese magazine releases issue three with sheep cover star
Cheese magazine is an independently made and independently minded publication from the UK, but with global roots. Created by Holly Catford, Anna Sulan Masing, Apoorva Sripathi and Jean-Baptiste Beroud, Cheese aims to “put people and produce at the heart of the stories,” their shop page notes.
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Solomiya magazine hosts Berlin pop-up exhibition
Self-published magazine ‘soлomiya’ (“solomiya” as per Instagram tag) is hosting a pop-up exhibition in Berlin this summer. It finishes August 15th - be quick! Held at cultural platform and project space feldfünf in Berlin, Germany - soлomiya is showcased within the space so viewers can read the stories held within its pages.
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Spotz and Racquet co-hosting ‘Tennis in NYC’ release party this August
Limited edition zine creator Spotz is set to host a release party in aid of celebrating their latest release. Supported by tennis and culture magazine Racquet, the event is to be held in New York City’s ‘VICTORIA!’ bar on the 8th of August.
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Math magazine closes its doors after 11 issues
Math magazine is closing its doors after 11 issues. Posting on Twitter on July 14th, Math’s team wrote, “after 11 issues of Math Magazine, MATH#10(art) will be our last. Thank you to everyone who has contributed and supported over the last 7 years.” Math has made a name for itself as a “safe, sexy and inclusive” publication, they write. “Math enables sex-positive experiences through radical inclusiveness, community, and high-caliber collaboration. Our flagship book series features explicit artwork and writing for an increasingly connected and sexually liberated world. We believe in pleasure for all.”