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History of DIY –– from Punk to Everyday Culture

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Title

History of DIY –– from Punk to Everyday Culture

Subject

DIY Culture; Counterculture; Social Movements; North America; UK

Description

DIY (Do It Yourself) is a cultural phenomenon flourishing in many countries all over the world. This collection will focus on DIY culture in the West from the U.K. to the United States. The collection answers the question; where did the term DIY come from? It encompasses many ideas and practice of self-made-culture from home improvement, the alternative music scene, to arts and craft revolution we see spreading everywhere.

From the home-improvement scene to the punk scene, DIY culture has a long and varied tradition. It has often inspired counterculture movements. Today people are shunning mainstream consumerism for self-made goods from DIY websites like Etsy. Individuals are building their furniture and making clothing, jewelry, and ceramic ware. The collection is for researchers of the DIY movement and artists alike looking for inspiration for their next project.

Creator

Various online sources, YouTube, Facebook, online newspapers

Source

https://isaconf.confex.com/isaconf/forum2016/webprogram/Paper81922.html

Publisher

Dominican University GSLIS Omeka Site

Date

1880 - 2018

Contributor

Lori Moody

Rights

Copyright © Dominican University

Format

JPEG
MP3
MP4
PDF
URL

Language

English

Type

History; Culture

Coverage

Britain 1800s - United States 2018

Items in the History of DIY –– from Punk to Everyday Culture Collection

Zines are now mainstream. The article explores the rise of zines from 1930 to present.

Cover art of Punk Magazine from 1976.

The website is a link to all of Punk Magazine covers and limited content from inside the magazine.

History of DIY magazines from Orlando, DIY publishing, feminist and queer zines, artist book fairs, and radical small press.

The history of the Afropunk movement has its origins in the punk revolution. African Americans carve out a niche in punk DIY music scene.
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