The free, immersive exhibition offers a vibrant snapshot of contemporary risograph design, showcasing bold colour, playful experimentation and the collective strength of a global creative community.

The exhibition has been curated by Glasgow-based designer Gabriella Marcella, founder of RISOTTO Studio, whose distinctive use of colour and graphic language has led to commissions for major clients including Apple, Puma, the V&A and Tate. Her work spans stationery, clothing and interiors, as well as large-scale installations.

Marcella founded RISO CLUB in 2017 as a monthly, not-for-profit postcard subscription designed to support independent artists.

Gabriella Marcella of RISOTTO Studio in preparation for the opening of RISO CLUB 100 (Image: Colin Mearns)

Each edition features four newly commissioned postcard designs, printed by hand using the risograph process and posted to subscribers around the world.

The project reached its 100th issue in November 2025, marking 100 consecutive months of artist-led publishing.

RISO CLUB 100 brings that milestone to life through a retrospective display that charts the evolution of the project and the diversity of its contributors.

Visitors can explore work from past editions which have highlighted specific cities and communities, including Edinburgh, selected by Angela Kirkwood, Kyiv – where proceeds have supported Ukrainian charities – and Damascus, which brings together Syrian voices across the diaspora through Arabic typography, ornament and architectural references.

In total, the club has commissioned hundreds of artists since 2017, creating what organisers describe as a “living archive” of contemporary illustration and graphic design from across the world.

The free, immersive and interactive exhibition runs from 11 -19 April (Image: Colin Mearns)

Alongside the postcard displays, the exhibition features a new Digital Atlas mapping all 100 RISO CLUB locations and contributors, connecting each edition back to its place and people. The show is accompanied by a public programme of tours, demos and hands-on sessions, with RISOTTO’s newly expanded headquarters opening next door for the duration of the exhibition.

The workshop programme invites visitors to learn about the risograph printing process and make work alongside leading figures in contemporary design. Sessions during the exhibition will be led by artists and designers including Raissa Pardini, Marina Willer, Anthony Burrill, Angela Kirkwood and Marcella herself.

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The exhibition also marks the launch of RISOTTO HQ, a custom-designed workspace that offers the public a rare glimpse into the studio’s creative process. Visitors can explore where RISOTTO’s stationery, pattern collections and wearable art are produced, and see how the studio’s signature use of colour and form translates into a working environment.

Postcards pictured at the RISO CLUB 100 exhibition at the Glue Factory Galleries (Image: Colin Mearns)

Marcella said the exhibition was a celebration of slow, tactile publishing in an increasingly fast-paced digital world.

“RISO CLUB 100 is, at heart, a celebration of slow publishing in a fast world, and a rare chance to collect new art, straight from the studio to your door,” she said. “It’s a project run for love, not profit, keeping prices low so the art can travel far, feel accessible, and encourage the art of letter writing.”

She added that risograph printing’s appeal lies in its imperfections and accessibility. “The immediate, affordable and DIY nature of risograph printing helped it gain popularity. It’s a sweet spot for artists – not too precious, but full of character. You can genuinely see the ink sitting on the paper, and that’s where the magic is.”

Marcella said welcoming the public into her studio was central to the exhibition’s ethos. “Whether through tours, poster club events or workshops with leading illustrators and designers, I want to share my passion for risograph, colour and the positive impact it can have on our lives.”

RISO CLUB 100 runs at The Glue Factory Galleries, Glasgow, from April 11 to April 19.