The Zine Project

2021 – 2025

The Zine Project began online, like much of Dekker's work. But where a portrait lives on the surprise of a first encounter, the zines went deeper. Each one was a sustained exploration of a single person, place or theme, built on trust, time and close collaboration.

Over four years, Dekker made ten zines by hand, in editions of 25 to 150 copies. The subjects range widely — from intimate portraits and personal tributes to projects rooted in social urgency. From a vacation in Mexico to LGBTQ+ lives under pressure in Warsaw. From cats and dogs to racism in the Netherlands. Each found its own form, its own tone and its own material: foil and aluminium sheets, hand-cut peepholes, a centrefold, a print to frame at home.

Each zine sold out within minutes of release. The series concluded in 2025 with an exhibition at TORCH Gallery Amsterdam, the first time the entire project was shown together.

Nº2 Girls in Paris

2022 · Edition of 35

Eight women living in Paris, each navigating freedom and self-expression on her own terms — and each, in her own way, challenging the status quo.

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Nº8 The Warsaw SAGA

2024 · Edition of 40

Poland has been named the worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ individuals. Dekker went to Warsaw to meet people who stay true to themselves despite the hatred around them — and found joy, resilience and liberation in unexpected places.

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Nº9 A.S.I.A.

2025 · Edition of 40

Amsterdam has a reputation for tolerance. But even here, racism against people of Asian descent is a quiet, persistent reality. For A.S.I.A., Dekker sought out seven individuals who push back — simply by being fully, visibly themselves.

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Nº6 Claudia

2023 · Edition of 35

Claudia lives like she belongs in another era. Built from paper, foil, handwritten notes and aluminium sheets — with peepholes — this zine places Dekker in the role of the curious observer.

Nº7 12.5Y Anniversary

2023 · Edition of 50

12.5 years ago, Dekker moved to Amsterdam — unknowingly kickstarting his life as an artist. This zine is his tribute to the city, or more precisely, to the people who make it so beautiful.

Nº1 Annemarijn

2021 · Edition of 25

It began with red wine, old rock songs and a trip together. Her Instagram tagline — 'fruit-eating forest fairy' — turned out to be surprisingly accurate.

Nº3 Janna

2022 · Edition of 35 + 2 AP

Janna is a performer who explores what it means to feel vulnerable, weird and sensual — all at once. She takes femininity fully into her own hands, turning it into a source of power.

Nº4 Cats & Dogs

2022 · Edition of 35

During The Social Media Project, Dekker met not only remarkable people but also their cats and dogs. This zine is a tribute to those furry co-stars and the unconditional love they offer us humans.

Nº5 Mexico

2023 · Edition of 35

A tribute to Mexico's culture, its colours and the fleeting moments of happiness found along the way — shared with two of his closest friends and one local whose energy was made for the camera.

Nº10 TenFifteen

2025 · Edition of 150

This zine pulls a selection of images from the TenFifteen installation and puts them in your hands — each one with the story behind it. Includes a unique TenFifteen print to frame and hang at home.

The Collectors Box

2025

As a final gesture, a limited collectors box was produced — designed to house all ten zines. Made for those who had followed and collected the series from the very beginning. Sold as complete set — not sold individually