June/July/Aug 2026

Bunny Bissoux

BUGS (A2 size poster)

"My childhood collection of ‘bugs’ - a popular souvenir and promotional novelty craze throughout the 80s and 90s in the UK. As a child I imagined these were called ‘bugs’ referencing some kind of alien insect entity, but it seems more likely connected to the enthusiastic expression “I’ve got the bug!”. Apparently known as ‘weepul’ in the US, and ‘wuppie’ in the Netherlands (World Unique Promotional Product Identity and Emotion…), surprisingly it seems only a handful of countries ever got the bug. This poster is from my ongoing ‘collection’ project, a cathartic documentation and examination of my various collections and fixations."

BUNNY BISSOUX (they/them) is an artist, illustrator and writer entangled with obsessive fanaticism. Their work merges recurring themes including popular culture, gender, desire, queer identity, consumerism, nostalgia, sports, slogans, idols, obsession and romance. Drawing, collecting, archiving, zine-making and self-publishing are integral parts of their creative practice. After 11 years living in Tokyo (Japan), Bunny currently holds a studio in Birmingham (UK). Their recent work explores grief and displacement through imagined narratives, personal archives and cultural research.

April/May 2026

Mark Pawson

A Tribute

Mark Pawson (1964–2025) was a British artist known for his prolific output of handmade ephemera, artist's books, zines, badges, and prints. A self-described "image junkie" and "photocopier fetishist," Mark was a central figure in the UK’s DIY art scene and mail art movement since the 1980s, celebrated for his innovative use of low-tech printing methods and his commitment to accessible, affordable art. He had long been active in the zine and art book fairs, including the very first Printed Matter’s New York Art Book Fair (2008) and London’s Artist/Publisher Fair. Mark passed away unexpectedly in March 2025 and has been deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

“Book Shops Not Bombs” (digital print, open edition) was created at least twenty years ago or more. It was available as an open edition. According to the statement from the East London's Nelly Duff Gallery about this work, Mark believes that “we all have the responsibility to educate ourselves, and make a positive contribution to society.  Everyday let’s support and remind each other of the power we have as individuals to make the changes we need.”

Jan/Feb/Mar 2026

Handshake

About Community

Risograph print

43cm x 28cm

Designed by the Handshake and printed by Secret Riso in New York for the Printed Matter Art Book Fair, October 2022

Handshake (Valencia, Spain) works as a platform for the dissemination and publication of printed material at the intersection of art and design. Its practice focuses on visual research and explores the boundaries of contemporary editorial practices, collaborating with artists and designers to create unique and experimental projects.