‘Even more beautiful than I imagined’: the nifty Japanese printing gadget uniting artists worldwide
Why it matters: The risograph has fostered a global community of artists and activists, with Marcella's Riso Club connecting members in over 100 cities.
- Gabriella Marcella curated an international art exhibition at Glasgow’s Glue Factory Galleries, highlighting the global community of artists using risograph printers.
- The risograph, a Japanese printer invented in the 1980s by Noboru Hayama, is celebrated for its affordability, handmade feel, and distinctive style, making it popular for zines and activism.
- Marcella's Riso Club promotes artists worldwide, specifically those dedicated to risographs, by sending members monthly postcards showcasing art from diverse international cities like Lille, Lima, Kyiv, and Damascus, emphasizing physical connection and cultural discovery.
Gabriella Marcella, a Scottish-Italian designer, has curated an international exhibition at Glasgow’s Glue Factory Galleries showcasing the work of artists united by their use of the risograph, a Japanese printing gadget. This affordable, screenprint-like machine, originally created in the 1980s by Noboru Hayama, has fostered a global community of independent creatives and activists, celebrated by Marcella's non-profit Riso Club.
