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Hiya everyone! 

The #iczine is opening submissions in May. We want to showcase you in time on our tumblr page here so you can start applying via the form provided in our linktree link in the bio NOW! You can already start creating sth for the issue. That's 36 days starting today. Join us! 😊⠀

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Hello,

dear little ice cubes! The page has been a little bit quiet because we both were very busy doing projects outside of the #iczine. We hope you are also accomplishing your projects and hope that this letter finds you well!

Reminder As you may or may not know, the fifth edition of the zine launched on March 1st! [link] Do you like it? Do you think there could be some improvement? Please, tell us what you think! 😊 Issue 6 will revolve around the theme of water and as always, you are free to interpret it however you like, whether it is fiction/non-fiction text (prose, poetry), collage, a comic, photography, an illustration… 

Announcement Why have the zine updates been dormant? The silence is due to some changes in the team… Because of life and other reasons, Driva @drivaritar has decided to step back from the role as co-editor of ICZ. She’ll still be contributing to the zine in other ways but has decided it’s time to let someone else take over her seat. This means we’ll be looking for someone (maybe you?! 😃) who has an eye for layout and a love for graphic design. Together with Marlene @m0rla , you will work to develop the zine and make it grow! Are you skilled in Photoshop and InDesign? Do you have experience from previous zine projects, or do you feel this is something you want to learn? Please fill out the google form provided.

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If you know someone who would be interested, please, forward this to them!

Thank you so much for your continued support,

Driva & Marlene

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Hello fellow humans!

Finally, the first issue of 2019 is here! Enjoy our wondrous and thought-provoking entries on NOSTALGIA as well as our beautiful colour scheme, borrowed from one of Daphné’s illustrations. Our next theme is WATER and submissions open on 1st of May. You can see our next themes and submission periods here and don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter (don’t worry, we won’t spam you!). 

See you soon!

// Driva & Marlene

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Dear all, on the 1st of March the 5th issue of the Ice Cubes Zine is going to be published - that's two days from now! As Friday is nigh, we wanted to make a little countdown and to give you a taste of the upcoming issue. We decided to allow you a sneak peek and reveal our contributors! You can read more about them here and also check out their instagram! Thanks so much for participating: @dora_goldfinches @daphnepsarros @leni.von.geschichtenmeer Colin’s work can be found here.

Tomorrow there will be a(nother) foretaste of what colours you will encounter in the zine.⠀ ⠀ All the best,⠀ Driva & Marlene⠀ @drivaritar @m0rla⠀

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submissions open!

Welcome February, and welcome artists! We are looking forward to see how you choose to interpret our first theme of the year, Nostalgia. Before you submit anything, please, make sure you read through our submission guidelines which you can read here on our website icecubeszine.tumblr.com/rules. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to drop us a line ❄︎ Stay fresh!

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Next Friday, February 1st, we finally open up for submissions again! Issue 1/19 of Ice Cubes Zine is themed Nostalgia. We are living in a time were we glorify and dream about the past, especially the 80’s and 90’s, through tv-series, movies and internet aesthetics. What are you nostalgic about? Have a think, work it out and send it our way! We are looking forward to seeing what you’ll come up with!

// Marlene & Driva

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Sweet darling people of the internet, 2018’s final issue of Ice Cubes Zine is out! This issue reflects upon the theme of old habits, thus OLD RULES. 

We are overwhelmed by the beautiful and thoughtful submissions we have received. Click the title link or here to download the web-friendly issue and for printing and even better look download this version. Remember that the zine looks its best on a computer screen :) We have a lot of things in store for ICZ next year - so stay tuned!

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Old Rule #1: I have to be perfect

Sylvia Plath once said that "it hurts not being perfect". Of course, it can be painful not being immaculate. After all, "perfection" also means to be imperturbable. Since conception, we are exposed to the many impressions of this world: we are prone to hurt and be hurt but also to heal and solace others. "Perfection" is just a pie in the sky -- reaching it is impossible; at least if one regards "perfection" in the biblical sense of flawlessness and remarkable purity. We are not able to reach "perfection" in terms of faultlessness or falling prey to urges. We are not made of marble. Each one of us carries chains that make us who we are, they are our flaws and virtues. But what to make of these chains? ⠀ What did the ancient Greek philosophers think of "perfection"? Plato's definition of perfection was simply of "good". It is a state you attain when striving for harmony with your surroundings but also with yourself. Thus, anyone would be able to accomplish it.⠀ ⠀

So when Plath said that "it hurts not being perfect", did she bemoan her inability to live in harmony with herself and others or that she didn't know what to make of her chains? Did she not believe in her abilities? ⠀ We have to accept that those chains, our little imperfections, faults and quirks don't have to weigh us down but that we should embrace and make the best out of them because they make us unique. We need to make ourselves aware of what path of perfectionism we are on and consider to switch to one that is benevolent of everyone. ⠀ Let's make ourselves aware of what is affecting us, what makes us perfectionistic? There is always another way, a compromise to ease the pressure that eventually leads to good. And how sufficient is it to feel good and content, to not feel consumed by overthinking everything? Perfect.

--@m0rla​

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Submissions open!

Hej, how are you? It’s getting cold and we need your art to warm us up!

The Ice Cubes Zine editorial is looking for new submissions for our fourth issue, themed OLD RULES. Again, you can choose how you want to interpret the topic but we will be posting inspirational posts on instagram. Submitting your work is a golden opportunity to spread your work and become a part of a growing and supportive community of self-made artists from all over the world.

Submission DEADLINE is November 30th!

Please make sure that when submitting artwork that it’s of high quality (300dpi .jpg) so it’s ensured that your entry looks even better than it already is. Send an email to icecubeszine@gmail.com - we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

To have a look at past issues and read about previously featured artists, go to http://icebubeszine.tumblr.com

Please, also consider sharing our call for submissions so people you know who are interested may join and to spread the word - the more the merrier!

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Issue #3 is out! Click the link above to get access to a web-friendly version.

The third issue of the Ice Cubes zine is finally out after a longer than expected pause. But with this late summery zine we’re all able to savour the last bits of warmth and prep for autumn and winter. 

Stay tuned for the next issue this winter, and be aware that the submission opening has not changed (see icz#2). The theme of the next issue is OLD RULES* and you can start sending in your ideas and pieces starting October 15! The new deadline is November 30th.

Enjoy and take care!

Lou & Marlene

*Check out issue #1 NEW RULES For a hi-res print version, download this version.

Check the right printing properties here.

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Meet Cosima @cosimamontavoci , one of our new and talented zine contributors 👌🏼 We hope you will enjoy her answers to our o so important questionnaire! 

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1. If you'd personify summer, or a heatwave, how would it look and be like?

- My cat is called Frigo (which means fridge in Italian) and she's fat, she definitely personifies Italian summer properly.

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2. Apart from ice cream, how do you like keeping cool during summer?

- It is my usual habit to hug a penguin and stay away from furry cats.

🍦 3. Is your creativity affected by the holiday mode?

- The summer for me is a moment to collect ideas, basically runny brain and melting body.

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4. In general, what is your opinion about summer?

- My opinion about summer is the opposite of my opinion about winter.

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Say Hi 👋🏼 to Bernadette @the_animal_studio , one of our brilliant zine contributors. We wanted her opinion on some very important matters; please enjoy this mini-interview and be sure to check out her amazing art.

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1. If you'd personify summer, or a heatwave, how would it look and be like?

-  A huge big monster with long fingers and a big laughing mouth. The monster behaves like a child playing Fireball, having a lot of fun.

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2. Apart from ice cream, how do you like keeping cool during summer?

- I’m staying in my empty bathtub with some pillows, my sketchbook, while listening to the radio station: Napoletan music only.

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3. Is your creativity affected by the holiday mode?

- Yes, I do create on different places as the rest of the year. In summer I’m not traveling. I’m staying in my town Berlin and try to find as many new places as possible.

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4. In general, what is your opinion about summer?

- I’m waiting for autumn, winter and spring.

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YESSS! It’s time to embrace the heatwave and get creative! 

The Ice Cubes Zine editorial is looking for new submissions for our third issue, themed ICE CREAM. You choose how you want to interpret the topic. This is a golden opportunity to spread your work and become a part of a growing and supportive community of self-made artists from all over the world.

Submission DEADLINE is August 10th!

For more information, send an email to icecubeszine@gmail.com - we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

To have a look at past issues and read about previously featured artists, go to http://icebubeszine.tumblr.com

Please, also consider sharing our call for submissions so people you know who are interested may join and to spread the word - the more the merrier!

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Issue #2 is out! Click on the link above to get access.

Woohoo! The second issue of the Ice Cubes zine is finally out. Many great people contributed their artwork - thank you so much for that! This edition focuses on self-presentation, hence the theme hi, this is me. Additionally, Lou and Marlene have shared their views on the question:

How do you present yourself to someone you have never met before?

Stay tuned for the next issue this summer, too! Get those ideas cooking already because the next theme will revolve around your own interpretation of ice cream and we are planning much more! So stay tuned and until then:

Take care & don‘t forget to stay fresh!

All the best,

Lou & Marlene

For a hi-res print version, download this version.

Check the right printing properties here.

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