Federated social networks—aka the Fediverse—are distributed networks beyond the so-called big platforms, in which users collectively share and uphold decentralized technical infrastructures. Revisiting early internet principles of end to end communication and DIY, the Fediverse also readdresses the question of community, catering to fragmented publics and counterpublics. The 13th issue of online zine Pervasive Labour Union, “Fed Up!”, asks what social, economic, and political forces are at play within this realm. For the first time, and especially for this exhibition, the zine will be published in print and accompanied by a poster that visually depicts the Fediverse, developed by Lídia Pereira, Artemis Gryllaki and Bohye Woo.

With the support of the Creative Industries Fund NL.