Introducing Metalabel
By Yancey Strickler, Erin and 7 more
Collector #40
Collect the original essay, ideas, and research that inspired Metalabel, including: — Unpublished research and thinking from May 2021 — The initial manifesto, first published in February 2022 — Further research, first published in October 2022 Preserved and collectible as a new media archive for the first time
Nine Creative Meditations
By Yancey Strickler, Ilya and 1 more
Collector #125
A series of reflections from my (Yancey's) creative experiences expressed as a written essay (the A-side) and video essay (the B-side)
LOOBTOPIA 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕞
By Ruby Bailey
Collector #27
Here is a reality ~ 𝕃𝕠𝕠𝕓𝕥𝕠𝕡𝕚𝕒. This is the film. Sillyfunsilly visuals, cynicism, narcissism, avatars and music. (We are camouflaging Loobi's aching emptiness, as she endlessly searches for a sense of 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦/𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚/𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.) Loobtopia is fickle, noncommittal and vapid. IT IS SUCH FUN. W3lc0m3 Fr13Nd$. ᴛꜱ&ᴄꜱ ᴀᴘᴘʟʏ.
After the Creator Economy
By Ilya, Severin Matusek and 3 more
Collector #90
Will we still be asking people to like and subscribe in 10 years? "After The Creator Economy" explores constructive alternatives for the ways we produce, distribute, and monetize creative work online. Co-edited by Austin Robey (Metalabel) and Severin Matusek (co—matter), this release preserves and digitally reissues the zine.
The Post-Individual (Open Edition)
By Yancey Strickler and Ilya
Collector #68
An exploration of individuality after the internet. The Post-Individual includes: — The Post Individual essay — An audio recording by the author — A video introduction — Research notes, early drafts, and slides
Shantell Sans
By Shantell Martin
Collector #72
Shantell Sans mixes variable axes for Weight, Italic, Informality, and Bounce to deliver a wide array of font styles, from friendly, readable, everyday typographic workhorses to striking, high-energy, experimental styles meant especially for animation. This is the story behind its inspiration and creation.
On Making a Living as an Artist (Digital Edition)
By Brandon Stosuy
Collector #154
In 2018, The Creative Independent published our first zine, featuring the emotional and practical wisdom of Philip Glass, Yumna Al-Arashi, Taja Cheek, and others on how to make a living as an artist. This is a digital edition of that work.
Open letter to all people of conscience in response to the acquittal of the HSBC 9
By Charlie Waterhouse, Alex Lockwood and 4 more
Collector #34
### Nine women, from graduates to grandmothers, were found not guilty for taking nonviolent direct action with Extinction Rebellion at the headquarters of one of the world’s biggest investors in fossil fuels, HSBC. [Main image: Sarah Cresswell]
The Fête of Britain
By Charlie Waterhouse, Nuala Lam and 16 more
Collector #65
### The Fête of Britain: four days of joyous celebration of the imagination... and what we can collectively achieve when we decide to replace competition with collaboration. Curated by Hard Art at Aviva Studios in Manchester. It’s the opening salvo for a new movement. Hit Support below to join us!
The Work WE Need to Do
By Charlie Waterhouse, Fraser Muggeridge and 4 more
Collector #265
### A Manual For Our Time — the first Hard Art Manifesto.
Introducing Hard Art
By Charlie Waterhouse, Daze Aghaji and 8 more
Collector #212
### We are a cultural collective of artists, activists, and scientists standing in solidarity in the face of climate and democratic collapse. We’re starting a new creative movement. Join us.