Cross City Zine

Public art project linking the artists, passengers, and places of the Cross City Train Line between Lichfield and Redditch.

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

We have uploaded our images of the Open Zine Archive into an album on Flickr for anyone who didn't get a chance to pop in in June! https://t.co/IFqDhf4g8C

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

Thanks to all the positive response and some quick planning we have decided to keep the Open Zine Archive open at @artefact_bham until Saturday! So don't worry if you missed it there's still lots of time!

[Illustrated Brum @IllustratedBrum]

Really enjoyed popping in to the Open Zine Archive at @artefact_bham where @peteashton & @jezhiggins shared tales of SAE (self-addressed envelopes), PBM (play-by-mail), and classified ads. A really important, vast collection and stories that we'd love to see more of.

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

Please come and grab a pile and get stuck in at the Open Zine Archive at @artefact_bham @peteashton we're here till 8 #zine #comics #stirchley

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

Nearly finished setting up the Open Zine Archive at @artefact_bham pop in to see @peteashtons amazing collection from 3-8 today!

[Brum Zine Fest @BrumZineFest]

👀 Lots of zine amazingness being unpacked ready for the Open Zine Archive today at @artefact_bham! Join @CrossCityZine & co 3pm - 8pm with a talk from @peteashton & @jezhiggins at 7pm. #BrumZines

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

Just finished moving the collection down to @artefact_bham 😐 #goodworkout looking forward to getting them all out and setting up for the Open Zine Archive this Saturday 3-8pm!

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

The Open Zine Archive will also be hosting an informal discussion by Pete Ashton and Jez Higgins at 7pm on the day. This will be a great opportunity to pick their brains in regards to their connection to 90's zine culture and their memories of it! https://t.co/FMSGGfAai9

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

Here's some of the larger editions in the collection. Can't wait to get all of it down to @artefact_bham on 16 June and open it up to the public!
"Kirbyville" by Dek Baker had a wide following and "Modern Life is Rubbish" by David Metcalfe and Chris Askham is very relatable #zine

[Artefact @artefact_bham]

Each week Artefact hosts free workshops and events. Highlights this week include:

@theinterrogang Art and AI, Writers Meet-Up and The Open Zine Archive by @CrossCityZine

To find out more check out more website below
https://t.co/hSTXFhAFV7 #stirchley

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

Found a really cool Quaker punk zine by Chris Alton part of 'Still Anarchy' in #ThreeModelsForChange at @StryxArts #zine #punk #Birmingham #curating

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

The zines come in all shapes and sizes..."Fish Dog Bird" by Garret Izumi is on the smaller side...
https://t.co/dX6z6J3tJF

[Artefact @artefact_bham]

We are now so excited for the @CrossCityZine Open Zine Archive! https://t.co/9zYwEmFMog

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

Incredibly intricate artwork for "The Wolf of Long Mountain" by Tom Magness and Dave Barker. So much variation of style and technique in the Open Zine Archive collection. This and more on 16/2 at @artefact_bham https://t.co/dX6z6J3tJF
#zine #zines #comics #illustrators #zinefest

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

A stylised illustrated story "Binibus Barnabus" a digital print zine from 1999 by Robert Goodwin about a half Greek half Swedish migrant in NY, who makes a new friend one day while working in the docks.
https://t.co/dX6z6J3tJF
16/6

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

This archive has some amazing black and white comics! Garlic Press presents "Cool Jerk & Homo Gal" / "Obscuro Bizarro" by Maximum Traffic / "This is not EXISTENTIAL ANXIETY" by Jim Cameron #zines #zinester #illustrators https://t.co/dX6z6ILSS7

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

More from Jeremy Dennis! (someone was a fan? @peteashton) A 'Sample Pack' with a little bit of everything in with a hand drawn envelope. There are so many ways to get your work out there. See a lot more of her stuff at @artefact_bham 16/6 https://t.co/dX6z6ILSS7

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

This looks great! We will be there in spirit <3 https://t.co/OskBQP94Ol

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

Jeremy Dennis made a cover out of an old book page and a photocopier, and Maaike Hartjes turned their holiday diary into a little suitcase with a tag. The possibilities are endless!
https://t.co/dX6z6J3tJF
#zine #zinsters

[Cross City Zine @CrossCityZine]

This beautiful minimalist record of artist Matt Broersma travels through the US really captures the feeling of wanderlust in contemporary times. "Notes from the West" is part of the Open Zine Archive at @artefact_bham 16/6 https://t.co/dX6z6ILSS7