The Object of Print is Power: Zine Workshop

Join us for an evening of zinemaking inspired by Rocío García's absurdist and (homo)erotic exhibition, The Object of Power is Power. Drawing from author and curator Carmen Maria Machado’s exhibition text, we’ll explore how power operates, interpersonally and systemically, through the processes of zine-making and information-sharing. 

Working with imagery, composition, and form, participants will activate books, magazines, archival documents, images, and ephemera from the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art’s research materials alongside museum educators. Using photocopiers, printers, and art-making supplies, visitors are invited to experiment and create at their own pace. No prior experience is necessary, and there's no expectation to finish a completed zine.

What’s a zine?

A zine is a self-published, DIY publication. The practice of zine-making is rooted in DIY culture and activism, and is a major method for queering publishing, with a focus on distribution over profit! As a result, zines have a rich history within queer, LGBTQIA+ communities and movements, requiring few resources (paper, scissors, glue, and a photocopier) for making radical art, information, and stories widely accessible.

Accessibility

Chairs with backs will be available. Located at 26 Wooster Street, the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible environment for all visitors. Five exterior steps lead to the museum entrance; a wheelchair lift is available. All galleries are wheelchair accessible, and a single-occupancy accessible restroom is located behind the Visitor Services desk. All restrooms are gender-neutral. Large-print didactics are also available. For questions or to request accommodations, please email info@leslielohman.org at least one week before your visit.