In a world where so much of our visual culture exists fleetingly on screens, there’s something uniquely special about receiving a beautifully printed piece of art through the post. It’s tangible, collectible, and often unexpected. It’s thoughtful, and it makes you feel special – and who wouldn’t like that? Few projects celebrate this feeling quite like RISO CLUB, the monthly postal subscription from Glasgow-based RISOTTO Studio, which has spent years connecting print lovers with independent artists from around the globe through the vibrant medium of risograph printing.
For anyone who appreciates color, paper, and discovering new creatives, RISO CLUB offers a monthly reminder that print remains one of the most engaging and personal ways to experience art
Founded by designer and creative director Gabriella Marcella, RISOTTO Studio has become one of the most recognisable names in contemporary risograph printing in the UK. Based in Glasgow, the studio is known for its bold use of color, playful graphic language, and dedication to making print accessible. Alongside creating prints, publications, products, exhibitions, and commercial work, RISOTTO has played an important role in championing risograph printing and nurturing an international community of artists, illustrators, and designers.
The studio is particularly known for embracing the unique qualities of risograph printing. Fluorescent inks, layered colors, subtle misregistrations, and rich textures are turned into celebrated design features.
What Exactly Is RISO CLUB?
Launched in 2017, RISO CLUB is RISOTTO Studio’s monthly risograph print subscription. Members receive a curated set of four limited-edition risograph postcards each month, created by artists from a different city somewhere in the world. Rather than focusing solely on familiar creative capitals, the project highlights diverse artistic communities and local perspectives from across the globe.
Each edition introduces subscribers to four artists connected to a featured location, creating a growing archive of contemporary printmaking that doubles as a visual journey around the world. Past issues have explored cities including Seoul, London, Minneapolis, Austin, Paris, Belgrade, Utrecht, Manila, and many more. Over time, members build a collection of artist-designed prints while discovering new illustrators, designers, and creative scenes from different corners of the world.
For paper and print enthusiasts, the appeal of RISO CLUB extends far beyond the imagery itself. Each postcard showcases the qualities that have made risograph printing beloved among artists and independent publishers worldwide. Fluorescent inks create vibrant color combinations, while layered printing and tactile paper stocks add depth and character. The result is something that feels distinctly physical. Rich, textured, and impossible to fully replicate on a screen. As part of the magic of risograph lies in its unpredictability. Slight variations, overlapping colors, and tiny shifts in registration give each print a unique quality, celebrating the beauty of the printing process rather than striving for digital perfection.
One of the most appealing aspects of RISO CLUB for an international audience is that it is genuinely global — not only in the artists it features, but also in the community it serves
RISOTTO offers a dedicated worldwide membership, allowing print enthusiasts almost anywhere to receive monthly deliveries of artist-designed postcards straight to their door. The project has grown into a remarkable international network of contributors and subscribers, connecting people through physical print in an increasingly digital age. Every delivery offers an opportunity to discover a new city through the eyes of local artists, creating connections that feel both personal and inspiring. The postcards can be framed, collected, displayed on inspiration boards, or sent onwards to friends and family, extending the life of each print beyond the letterbox.
For those curious about the project’s scale, RISOTTO has also created the RISO CLUB Atlas, an archive that maps the club’s global journey issue by issue. Visitors can browse past editions by city, artist, or location, discovering the wide range of styles, color palettes, and creative voices that have contributed over the years. The Atlas transforms the subscription into more than a monthly delivery. It becomes a growing record of contemporary risograph culture and a celebration of creative communities around the world.
For paper lovers, RISO CLUB embodies many of the qualities that make print so compelling: craftsmanship, collectability, community, tactility, color, and the element of surprise and discovery. Every delivery celebrates the unique relationship between ink and paper while offering a glimpse into creative scenes around the globe.
Kasjmier Leela curated the Ahmedabad edition of RISO CLUB, bringing together work by Hitesh Malaviya, Koral Adenwala and Namrata Vansadia. The prints offer a snapshot of graphic practices in India.
Ana Popescu curated the Vienna edition of RISO CLUB, bringing together work by Marie Vermont, Magdalena Kreinecker and Burnbjoern. The prints offer a snapshot of graphic practices in Austria.
David Méndez Alonso curated the Barcelona edition of RISO CLUB, bringing together work by José Ja Ja Ja, Luis Mazón and Olga Capdevila. The prints offer a snapshot of graphic practices in Spain.
Colour Code curated the Toronto edition of RISO CLUB, bringing together work by Eli Howey, Ginette Lapalme, Jesjit Gill (Colour Code) and Matt King. The prints offer a snapshot of graphic practices in Canada.