The nifty Japanese printing gadget uniting artists worldwide
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- #Art Community
- #Risograph Printing
- #Design Exhibition
- Gabriella Marcella's fascination with risograph printing began during her studies, influencing her unique aesthetic.
- The risograph, invented in Japan in the 1980s, is an affordable printer using soy inks, popular in zines and activism.
- Marcella founded Risotto Studio in 2012, working with clients like Stüssy and Apple, and later established Riso Club in 2017.
- Riso Club is a non-profit sending monthly postcards from global artists, highlighting cities with cultural or political significance.
- The Kyiv and Damascus issues of Riso Club showcased art reflecting resilience, community, and personal nostalgia during conflict.
- An exhibition in Glasgow displays 400 postcards from Riso Club, celebrating risograph art's ability to connect people physically.