Focusing on zines, drawings, and art books through the lens of a better future, this exhibit explains the concept of "solar punk" and highlights the connection between humans and the environment. This exhibit answers the question "what can we do with our communities in the face of climate change?"

"Solar Punk and Sustainability: A New Look At The Future" is an exhibit curated by Victory Earley (they/them). Victory is a senior Classical Civiliations major. They work in the University Libraries Digital Initiatives department and are passionate about art and the environment. Zines have been a long-time fascination of theirs - both reading zines and making zines - and they love how the pieces on display demonstrate how intertwined we are with the world around us.

Explore the exhibit in-person anytime the 2nd floor of Alden Library is open, through the end of spring semester. Browse the Zines Collection inventory anytime. 

Also access the full recording of a collaborative Ohio Esports Twitch panel conversation about zines and their significance in everything from creativity and activism to research and instruction. The panel features Cassidy Brauner, Assistant Professor of Instruction, Area Head Photography + Integrated Media Program, Lincoln Howard, Research Services Student Support & Humanities Librarian, Miriam Intrator, Head of Archives & Special Collections and Rare Book Librarian, and Victory Earley, student curator of the "Solar Punk and Sustainability: A New Look at the Future" exhbition.