Bikini Kill: a color and activity book

Added by Lily 16 on Nov 1st, 2024

Date

circa January 1st, 1990

Credits

Kathleen Hanna Artist
Bikini Kill Artist
Meliisa Klein

Format

Book 705
Zine 33

Feminist Zine created by the Riot grrrl band , Bikini Kill in 1990.

The band transformed the ideas behind their music and ethos into a cut, paste, and scribble zine with punk sensibilities. Zines are well-associated with underground, countercultural movements similar to Riotgrrrl. We notice a celebration and encouragement of themes of empowerment, rebellion, and DIY punk aesthetics through the content and interactivity (the instance of a coloring book).

This zine celebrates the band's raw energy and feminist messaging, incorporating themes of empowerment, rebellion, and DIY punk aesthetics.