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Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈
@taplingzines.bsky.social
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Decolonial, celebratory queer zines 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Current project: "We've Always Been Here"
(Multi-cultural queerness throughout history)

🌟 Kickstarter March 3

Run by @tapiocawizard.bsky.social + @sacredsapling.bsky.social

https://taplingzines.carrd.co/
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Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 3d
Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! 🎉

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."
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abistevensart.bsky.social
Here's another sticker draft for the upcoming @taplingzines.bsky.social Kickstarter!
#illustration #art #merchArtist #pride
A coloured digital sketch of a curved dagger in an elaborate gold sheath with rainbow details including the progress pride flag. It is framed by hawthorn, heather and chamomile flowers, representing hope, luck and protection, and energy on adversity. It is framed by a rainboe hued border shape.
February 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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sacredsapling.bsky.social
Omg already over 80 people following the project! 🎉

Ngl, since this project is meant to inspire joy and resilience in our global queer community during a time of severe oppression, my dream is to hit 500 before launch. That way, we can likely get this art book onto every continent! 🩷
taplingzines.bsky.social Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 3d
Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! 🎉

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."
February 9, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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littleskrib.bsky.social
A wonderful and important project with such incredible artists I had the honour of being part of! It was a pleasure to see all the unique and diverse art come to life and now being put together in one incredible zine! Make sure to check out the kickstarter🥰
taplingzines.bsky.social Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 3d
Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! 🎉

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."
February 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM
taplingzines.bsky.social
Thanks for over 60 follows already! 🥰

Remember that this notification is the best way to snag early bird discounts before they sell out, since you'll be notified as soon as we launch!

Also, for those in the USA, this Kickstarter is the only time we can get the zine to you tariff-free! ⬇️
A screenshot of a button that says "Notify me on launch." Below is more text that reads, "61 followers."
February 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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abistevensart.bsky.social
Here's my rough sketch for a Trans Pride sticker for @taplingzines.bsky.social , including references to the language of flowers! 😁
#transRights #prideArt #merchArtist
A coloured digital sketch of a mace with rainbow, cloud and stripe details in Trans Pride colours. Hellbore and dogwood flowerd and wrapped around the handle, representing overcoming scandal and slander, and love overcoming adversity, in recognition of current struggles for trans rights.
February 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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inkythoughts.bsky.social
A project that is an absolute joy to work at, and let me tell you the artworks that are featured in there are so so beautiful 🙏💕

Please treat yourself to some stunning queer art!!
taplingzines.bsky.social Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 3d
Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! 🎉

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."
February 8, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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tujiux.bsky.social
hello chat, ive taken part in this zine alongside some awesome amazing artists who shared a piece of our heart and identity to make something cool!!!!!!!!!
taplingzines.bsky.social Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 3d
Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! 🎉

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."
February 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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guoldu.bsky.social
Genuinely working on this has been even better than i had hoped for. To have my piece alongside SO MUCH thoughtful and beautiful work is truly a treat. And the management team has been extraordinarily communicative and helpful 💗
taplingzines.bsky.social Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 3d
Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! 🎉

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."
February 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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sacredsapling.bsky.social
This reply is kind of popping off so I’ll quote it!

For anyone curious, we’ll be shipping from both Spain (easy for EU backers) and the US (to avoid tariffs). US availability will ONLY be during this Kickstarter, so tap that notify button!
taplingzines.bsky.social Tapling: Queer Zines 🏳️‍🌈 @taplingzines.bsky.social · 3d
Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! 🎉

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."
February 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
taplingzines.bsky.social
Our Kickstarter pre-launch page is officially up!!

Want a gorgeous collaborative artbook celebrating queer joy throughout history? Click "notify me" ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tap...

Early bird discounts are limited, and this is the best way to get them first! 🎉

#QueerArt #Zine #ZineSky
A banner of two masculine characters leaning up against a birch tree. The one on the left is an Indigenous man wearing a vest covered in beadwork, and the one on the right has paler skin and orange hair, wearing a blue shirt with tassels on the chest. Both have soft expressions as they hold hands. Gold decorations frame the corners of the image, and the text "We've Always Been Here" takes over the right side in flowy, mock-gold text. A small note in the corner also reads, "Work in Progress Image."
February 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM
taplingzines.bsky.social
And our final artist intro, our cover artist, Nightgalen ( @nightgalen.bsky.social )! His beautiful wrap-around cover illustration will feature Indigenous Métis culture, with a gay couple sharing a private moment away from a festival. The official cover will be revealed very soon, so stay tuned!
A digital painting of two people outside laying on blankets tossed over the grass. They are playing chess, and a pond is shimmering in the light behind them. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a box that says "Cover artist."
February 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
taplingzines.bsky.social
As our final page artist announcement for We've Always Been Here, Noah Dao ( @noahdeaart.bsky.social ) will be illustrating two cowboy lovers sharing a tender moment embraced in each other's arms.

#Cowboys #GayCowboys #LGBTQArt
A digital illustration of a cowboy in a denim jacket and brown hat standing in front of vibrant red and white fireworks. At the top is a small box that says "Page artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 30, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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sacredsapling.bsky.social
Another sketch sneak peek into my painting for the We’ve Always Been Here queer zine from @taplingzines.bsky.social 💜

Expect gay Muslim men in a Medieval bathhouse (with lots of tile details that will come in during the watercolor stage)! ✨

#ArtWIP #QueerArt
A pencil sketch of two Black men leaning in close while sitting or crouched in a bathtub, with a hint of Islamic tiling behind them. Their look is tender and intense, a strong desire to kiss palpable in the illustration.
January 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM
taplingzines.bsky.social
For We've Always Been Here, Sadfarts ( @sadfarts.bsky.social ) will be painting a lesbian couple in ancient Mesoamerica, swimming in a lake together.

#Mesoamerica #QueerHistory #QueerArt #LesbianArt #WLWArt #LGBTQ
A digital illustration of two women of color dancing together in several poses, with a small cupid figure shooting a heart-shaped arrow at them. There's a glittering cityscape behind them with the sky and clouds in pink, purple, and dark blue tones. At the top is a small box that says "Page artist" and at the bottom is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here."
January 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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artiodaktyl.bsky.social
gonna time travel a bit in the coming days and share WIPs of my piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social's upcoming queer history zine 👀
sketch of a t4t filipino couple looking at themselves in the mirror in filipiniana attire
January 26, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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hortensjjja.bsky.social
slowly finishing the piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social !
A sneak peek WIP of two smiling characters dressed in Polish folk costumes from Podhale. One of them is holding a candle.
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
taplingzines.bsky.social
For our queer history zine, Carmine ( @carminedeville.bsky.social ) will be highlighting sapphic love in the secret underground clubs in 1930s and 1940s America, a historical safe haven for LGBTQ+ folks away from homophobia and police brutality.

#SapphicArt #WLWArt #FilmNoir #QueerHistory #Zine
An illustration of two feminine characters kissing under mistletoe. The one on the left has darker skin and hair, and wears a dress shirt, a tie, and pants with suspenders, while the one on the right has fair skin and blonde hair, and wears a pink dress with various jewelry. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Page artist."
January 24, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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womenof1000.bsky.social
Stay tuned for more news about the zine, which is about uncovering queer histories across the world through art!
January 24, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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womenof1000.bsky.social
I was inspired by the work of Ecuadorian archaeologist María Fernanda Ugalde. You can read her writing about queer figurines here: www.sapiens.org/archaeology/...
What Ancient Gender Fluidity Taught Me About Modern Patriarchy
Nonbiary genders as expressed in Ecuadorian clay sculptures led one archaeologist to see biases in her modern life with fresh eyes.
www.sapiens.org
January 24, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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womenof1000.bsky.social
Here's a sneak preview of my piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social ! This lesbian couple is from Isla de la Tolita in Ecuador. They're based on clay figurines dating to the early first millennium AD that show female couples joined together in the same pose as male/female couples.
Closeup of part of a sketchbook page featuring an ink illustration, not coloured yet. Two Indigenous women wearing round caps, jewellery, and skirts embrace while walking. A house on piles is seen in the background. Ceramic figurines from La Tolita culture. Two female figures are shown literally joined at the hip and with a small connecting piece between their caps. Image from the book 'Iconografía de la Cultura Tolita' by María Fernanda Ugalde, page 69.
January 24, 2026 at 1:10 PM
taplingzines.bsky.social
Mark your calendars: the We've Always Been Here kickstarter will launch on March 3, 2026! 🥳

If you want to be the first to hear future announcements, get the first look at our official cover, and more, join our email list: taplingzines.aweb.page/p/038bb7b1-7...

Art by @mspencerdraws.bsky.social
A watercolor painting of two cowboys riding their horses side by side, one leaning in as if about to kiss the other. Text at the top says "We've Always Been Here: a queer historical zine" and a diagonal banner at the bottom says "Kickstarter coming 3/3".
January 23, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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mspencerdraws.bsky.social
A little painting wip of my piece for @taplingzines.bsky.social!
A cropped portion of a larger watercolor paintng of two cowboys riding horses. They are leaning in towards each other as if in intimate conversation or towards a kiss.
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
taplingzines.bsky.social
J Clarke ( @vampirepyramid.bsky.social ) is illustrating a romance between two Black baseball players in the women's league in the 1940s USA, sneaking away after a game to celebrate their win together.

#QueerHistory #Zines #WLWArt #BlackArt #LesbianArt
A digital illustration of two women dressed in flapper-era clothing sitting at a bar together and talking. They are posed very closely and intimately, one's hand about to settle on the other's knee. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Page artist."
January 22, 2026 at 4:35 PM
taplingzines.bsky.social
Ewan ( @/viimichie on Instagram ) will be creating two limited edition postcard prints for our Kickstarter celebrating queer history: Mexican lesbians dancing together, and a gay couple picnicking in France!

#Mexico #France #QueerHistory #Kickstarter #Zines #LGBTQ
A soft, dreamy-looking digital painting of three people cuddled together in one bed. There are small scenery details around the room including a heart-shaped pillow behind the characters that's striped with the colors of the pansexual flag. At the top is a colorful banner that says "We've Always Been Here" and at the bottom is a small box that says "Merch artist."
January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM