Slanted #43

In 2017, Slanted Publishers embarked on a journey to Ukraine, collab­orating with local artists to print political posters, initiating the Poster-rex Tour. Dedicating a Slanted issue to a specific city or country requires a network of connections for the Slanted team. Despite having some delicate relationships with Ukraine from previous projects, the opaque and complex situation there made publishing a challenging task. But fuelled by new friendships, overwhelming generosity, and the motivation to create a significant publication about the state of the Ukrainian design scene, Slanted Publishers embraced the challenge without hesitation. This issue serves as a significant contemporary time capsule, a testament to the profound impact of design, and an expression of Slanted Publishers’ unwavering commitment to the cause of Ukraine.