Our zines are inspired by political pamphlets from the 70s-90s

welcome to the shelby x archive

This archive is always in development. It is an anthology (etymology; a collection of the ‘flowers’ of verse) of art activist love letters.

It is a digital dreamspace designed for you to explore, read, listen and be inspired to make your own zines. Use the search bar + menu to dive into this growing archive and find zines, playlists, audio, articles + resources.

By dipping into the archive, you’re automatically in the Rebel Zine Club.
We hope you feel motivated to create, learn, rest + rebel!

zines

Love Letters to Palestine PART 1

This issue of the Shelby x zine was created by Malak Yassine. Flick through the pages to explore her Love Letters to Palestine.

If Mi Nuh Laugh Mi Cry!

Hackney Art Activism Festival

A zine about If Mi Nuh Laugh Mi Cry!: Hackney’s Art Activism Festival. This is a living zine and will be updated with further resources, information and artwork so keep checking back!

Love Letters to Palestine PART 2

This issue of the Shelby x zine was created in collaboaration with Malak Yassine following a call for artists to submit more Love Letters to Palestine.

Art x Activism = Revolution

This issue of the Shelby x zine was created in 2021 and features some amazing artists. Flick through the pages to explore the articles, artwork, a short film and music.

In addition, all the content can be accessed individually through the search bar and menu at the top of this page.

Our zines are free but please consider supporting our work by donating whatever you can:

100% of proceeds from donations go towards paying artists using their skills for social change. So, if you value the arts, want to see change happen, donate to Shelby x Studios today.

AUDIO

Playlists:

A playlist for Angela Francis compiled by her son Paul Francis. Listen while you check out our art x activism zine.

Recordings:

VIDEO

Resources

How to Make Your Own Zine

Zines helps us to express ourselves, connect with like minded people and explore radical ideas. Plus they’re cheap and easy to make!

This resource includes a step-by-step guide to making your own 8 page zine from a single sheet of paper, a list of what you’ll need and all the basics on how to get started.

Articles - COMING SOON!

Use Your Power

- Feel the fear and do it anyway -

By Grace Kress

Standing up for Artists

- Artists are Key Workers -

By Lauren Maria Hill

Revolution is about Creation

- Radical Imagination -

By Sameen Affaf

WHAT IS A ZINE?

Pronounced ‘zeen’, these DIY, self-published, publications have a long history rooted in radical politics.

They tend to be low cost, easy to share, educational, community based - accessible. Long before the advent of the Internet, zines were an underground form of publishing which allowed people to connect with their communities, discuss ideas, and collaborate on writing and artwork. With the dawn of the digital age, zines have evolved with almost limitless possibilities.

All you need to make a zine is a piece of paper and something that makes a mark. They can be about anything and everything and there’s no experience necessary.

Zines help to:

  • Share educational resources

  • Build communities of care

  • Counter mainstream narratives

  • Express subcultures

  • Amplify radical messages

  • Tell stories + explore ideas

  • Make space for creative expression