Fanzineist Vienna is an international art book and zine fair celebrating independent publishing and creative self-expression across art, design, and culture. Marking its 10th anniversary in 2026, the fair brought together 185 physical and 21 online exhibitors from 41 countries, creating a vibrant platform for independent publishers, artists, illustrators, writers, and creative communities from around the world.
Founded in Istanbul in 2016 and established in Vienna in 2019, Fanzineist has grown into an international meeting point for independent publishing, fostering exchange, collaboration, and visibility for self-published and artist-led projects. Through its annual fair, exhibitions, workshops, concerts and online initiatives, Fanzineist continues to connect diverse creative voices and celebrate the power of independent publishing.
About FanzineistAmong the many remarkable participants are: 51 Personae (Shanghai), mushRoom (Seoul, KR), Niniwanted (Lyon, FR), A. T. Pratt (New York, USA), Soybot (Vienna, AT), Rude Fish (London, UK), suppergiù magazine (Milan, IT), Die Angewandte – Department of Drawing and Printmaking (Vienna, AT), S(O)Lmagazine (Tokyo, JP), Softcover (Vienna, AT), Artizine (London, UK), and many more. The fair also features a curated Queer Zone dedicated to LGBTQIA+ publications
The fair also offers a diverse public program, featuring talks, presentations, concerts, screenings, and workshops. Across the three days, the program includes a wide range of workshops such as Shifting Pages – Collective Book Experiment by Chloé Thomas, Press Play: LEGO Printmaking Workshop by peachfuzzines, Mood Hood Workshop ~ Touch, Feel, Make by eo studiio, and In Zines We Trust – Zine Workshop by Deniz Beser. These sessions invite visitors to actively engage with the world of independent publishing and explore experimental, collective, and hands-on creative techniques.
The talk and presentation program brings together international voices and practices, including Fortner Anderson on Artist Publications: from Mimeograph to E-book, WIRWIR Publishing, Stars & Scars: lessons learned from crowdfunding by Causa Creation, The Transformation of a Book into an Exhibition (+entia Exhibition-Book Series), and Macro & micro-perspective of emerging artist/creator communities in China by Champochic, alongside additional presentations and screenings exploring contemporary publishing cultures.
The musical program features performances and DJ sets by c8400, Ironica Los Culos, Ojos Indios, Rumbia, Funkberater, Balkan Express, Miss Clit, Kmanxak, Winamp Power, Arda Yıldız, BRUTTA BOTTA, AkonSchiele, and others, moving across funk, cumbia, Balkan influences, psychedelic sounds, afrobeat, rap, and hybrid dancefloor selections.
The Fanzineist Vienna International Mail Art Book & Zine Exhibition brings together nearly 500 submissions (around 1300 works) from 61 countries, showcasing a wide spectrum of independent publishing, from handmade zines to experimental artist books.
Video screenings and online exhibitions will showcase works from international zinesters across platforms like fanzineist.com, YouTube, and Instagram.
Fanzineist Vienna is directed by Deniz Beser. The event is an initiative of the Analog Dialog Culture and Art Association.
Main Partner & Supporter:
ÖH Akbild & Bildrecht
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