Having previously questioned perceptions of print media with her screenprints in the style of mock newspaper front-pages, for the latest iteration of The Recovery, Emily turned to the the zine format. Partly in response to the significant community archive of independently published zines of the Forgotten Zine Archive at A4 Studios, she created a series of The Recovery zines. The launch event will also feature a curated selection of political zines from the Forgotten Zine Archive, as well as a hands-on zine-making workshop facilitated by Emily McGardle and Tom Maher of the Forgotten Zine Archive on Saturday 11th February, from 12 -5pm.

The event will begin with readings from selected zines, including from The Recovery, with a relaxed and informal panel discussion to follow. We’ve also brought together a number of artists, performers and commentators who will on the night present their own responses to The Recovery, and to the state of Irish politics, news and media – and through our conversations and discussions, we hope to tease out ways we can tackle shortcomings in these.

We’ll have discussion and responses from Lois Kapila (editor, Dublin Inquirer), Dave Lordan (poet, performer, editor Bogman’s Cannon), Tom Maher (librarian, curator Forgotten Zine Archive) and Jessamyn Fairfield (comedian, scientist).

Exhibition Opening & Zine Launch
Friday 10th February
6.30pm – 10.00pm

Discussion & Responses from
Emily McGardle (Artist)
Lois Kapila (Editor, Dublin Inquirer)
Dave Lordan (Poet, Performer, Editor Bogman’s Cannon)
Tom Maher (Librarian, Curator Forgotten Zine Archive)
Jessamyn Fairfield (Comedian, Scientist).

Zine-making Workshop
Saturday 11th February
12pm – 5pm