15th International Illustration Research Symposium - ‘Apparatus: the role of Technology in Illustration’

Jac and Lee have just returned from the 15th International Illustration Research Symposium - ‘Apparatus: the role of Technology in Illustration’ at Koç University, Istanbul, where they both got to deliver papers.

It was a Fascinating mix of all things illustration, Ceri Amphlett (also from UoP illustration) had a poster paper on show and Nicola Hay and Ros Simms (also part of the illustration team) both had their research cited in other talks. YAY!  Illustration.

Jac spoke about zines, Zineopolis and how illustrators are sharing their frustrations of social media and their disillusionment with the promise of technology. She also got to share her own practice. Lee spoke about punch cards and sound weaving in book arts. His micro library books and musical books were much appreciated.

There was a great zine created for the conference speakers by students from Anglia Ruskin University, University of the Arts London, Koç University and Mimar Sinai Fine Arts University, whichis now in the Zineopolis collection.

So energising to share ideas and practice with colleagues in a city full of cats.
Thanks to the organisers 👏👏👏
nanette hoogslag Ilgim Veryeri Alaca and Dilek Yördem

Symposum webiste: https://illustrationresearch.org/archive

Apparatus: The Role of Technology in Illustration

Apparatus: The Role of Technology in Illustration
Collaborative zine created to accompany the 15th Illustration Research Symposium held
21–22 Nov 2025, Koç University, Istanbul

Zine created for the conference speakers by students from Anglia Ruskin University, University of the Arts London, Koç University, and Mimar Sinai Fine Arts University.
A5 prints on the theme of technology and illustration collected into a pack with belly band.

Machines, appliances, gizmos, and contraptions have always been a part of illustration, enabling illustrators to transform their thoughts into real-life forms. The machine’s abilities, aesthetics, and impacts on humanity have always been a source of inspiration and concern. With the discussion raging around artificial intelligence as a game-changing technology, and when computers seem to inextricably serve as parts of creation and of our lives, perhaps it is time to take stock and consider the long-established but fluctuating relationship between illustration and the machine.  Symposium website (2025)

Symposium Website: https://kuarc.ku.edu.tr/research-symposium/ 

Zineopolis Guest Talk at Nottsfest 2025

Sat 11th November was the Nottszinefest @NottsZineFest, in Nottingham Central Library, UK.

Thanks to Matt and Craig from NTU and Raw Print for the invite, it was a pleasure to share some of the wonderful zines we have in our collection. I selected examples to of perzines, collaborative zines, tech zines and mental health zines. Lots to see and do with stalls packed out throughout the day.