Earlier this month, queer collective Gaysi held its inaugural Zine Bazaar in Mumbai, showcasing the work of over 60 artists who addressed the issue of identity. As the event’s name indicates, zines — magazines and books that are often self-published — were the main attraction. Here are five picks from the event.
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By Sindhuri Nandhakumar
Excess by Kritika Trehan: A satirical look at body shaming and bias in Indian culture
For the Love of God (Indian Queer Mythology in Graphic Narratives) by Gaysi Family: An exploration of queer characters across Indian mythology
A Straight Guide to Being LGBT Friendly by Gaysi Family and Tinder: Like its name suggests, a guide for aspiring allies
I Wanted to be the Man of the House by Priya Dali: The author’s attempt to respond to the oft-asked question: “When did you first realise that you were not straight?”
Nazuk-Kali by Ayesha Punjabi: A look at the life of a sensitive person in a world where ‘being tough’ is celebrated