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Zine 2. Digital Version. December 2025
In an era
that is marked by censorship and carefully curated narratives, this zine
offers an uncensored space for what too often remains unheard. We
believe that stories — raw, imperfect, messy, and real — are among the
most powerful weapons against erasure. Whether told through visuals,
words, or hybrid forms, these micro-narratives carry the force of lived
experience and the courage of those who choose to speak up. We
thank all the 21 contributors who have shared their stories to help grow
this alternative space and continue the tradition of self-publishing as
resistance. We refuse to let institutions dictate which voices matter,
which truths are valid, and which stories deserve to be heard.
Contributors:
Barsha Bhandari (Nepal) ; Hussain Al-Jerjawi (Palestine) ; Satu Söderholm (Finland) ; Tove Salmgren (Sweden) ; Mia Wennerstrand (Finland) ; Blu (Nepal) ; Alexia Coville (Germany/France) ; Labani Jangi (India) ; Prints Para sa Bayan (Philippines) ; Zaida Ruby (US/Mexico) ; Kiila ry (Finland) ; Mreethmandir (Bangladesh/Finland) ; @katekuler (Russia/Finland) ; JINNZINE (India) ; rajatonvimma (Finland) ; Rand Hamdallah (Palestine) ; @wearywitness (India/Finland) ; H-P Lehkonen (Finland) ; Cristina Donati Meyer (Italy) ; Mana Tashakorinia (Iran/Finland) ; Rosa Borrás (Mexico)
Curated by:
Iria Arenas
Edited by:
Iria Arenas, @katekuler
Cover Illustrations:
@katekuler
Graphic Design:
@katekuler
Printed by:
Aalto University
Special thanks to:
Dodo ry, Kiila ry, Kiss My Ars Galleria