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GLORIA is an experimental publishing platform run by Alice Connew and Katie Kerr.

GLORIA is an intercontinental publishing platform for art and photography books. The imprint acts as a research facility to explore a multidisciplinary approach to publishing. The artist is deeply involved in every step of the process, producing objects that express a singular intention — from concept to design to print. GLORIA is run by Berlin-based photographer Alice Connew and Auckland-based graphic designer Katie Kerr.

09/12/2024

Joyriders spotlights the female rider in the context of both an historical and a continued presence.

Part of ’s research for the book involved looking into various archives and historical records so we’re sharing some of our favourite images saved as part of that process.

Photographers and riders unknown.

17/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Joyriders launch on Saturday — what a beautifully intimate day! Swipe to the end for the ultimate colour coordination surprise📕🩵👀

Ngā mihi nui to .ink and for your company, space and support. We love having you both as part of the GLORIA family!

And of course, a big thank you to for the bagels.

Joyriders is available for preorder at the early-bird price of £35 / $75NZD until November 20th — this is your last chance to snag it at the early-bird price and score yourself a free GLORIA iron-on patch. Link in bio 🔗

07/11/2024

“How dare they be here … how dare they take up space like this?” ’s Joyriders includes a superb essay by art writer, author and curator .ink 📕🩵

Preorders available until November 20, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to snag Joyriders at the early-bird price and get yourself a free iron-on GLORIA patch.

29/10/2024

Editing and sequencing Joyriders, we love the puzzle of bookmaking. How to tell story, shape a narrative, take someone on a journey. All part of the process!

Preorder link in bio, early-bird price 📕🏁

27/10/2024

All preorders of ’s Joyriders will receive GLORIA’s limited edition ‘Books Make Friends’ iron-patch, while stocks last. Join the club!

We offer free delivery around Aotearoa New Zealand. For UK and EU orders note that prices are in New Zealand dollars. Payment is processed via PayPal and therefore can be made in any currency. To see UK/EU shipping options, you must enter your address at checkout. All UK/EU Joyriders orders will be sent from the UK.

If ordering from outside NZ, AU, UK or EU and you’re not seeing a shipping option, let us know. Send us a DM here on Instagram or use our contact form on our website and we’ll figure something out for you.

25/10/2024

Some of the offset sheets, pre trim and bind, on the most deliciously creamy Munken Pure paper stock.

Joyriders by is available for preorder now. Limited edition GLORIA patch with every preorder, while stocks last.

Link in bio ❤️‍🔥

24/10/2024

📕 NEW FROM GLORIA 📕

Preorders are now open for ’s new photobook, Joyriders.

The series is a culmination of Connew’s four year investigation of the women motorcycle riders of . Within what is commonly recognised as a traditionally male sport, these women have unapologetically carved out a space to call their own, defiantly declaring “we ride too”.

Preorder now for an early-bird price and receive a limited edition iron-on patch, until stocks last.

Link in bio ❤️‍🔥

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Essay by .ink
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GLORIA is an intercontinental publishing platform focussed on the publication of art and photography books. Our practice approaches the production of the book as a complete process; from concept to print. The artist is heavily involved in every step, producing objects that are a full expression of their intention. GLORIA is run by Berlin-based photographer Alice Connew and Auckland-based graphic designer Katie Kerr.