whet (noun).

a thing that stimulates appetite or desire.

whet is a biannual zine dedicated to exhibiting the work of BIPOC artists who identify as women. since 2019, whet has released eight issues featuring the work of over 80 artists working in a variety of mediums across the U.S. and abroad.

with each issue, a new theme is selected and artists are asked to explore where their artwork intersects with the theme of the issue. by encouraging contributors to lean into their own definition and understanding of the subject at hand, whet is able to showcase diverse work from a wide breadth of artists.

whet’s ultimate mission is to empower and encourage artists of color who identify as women and offer them a platform for their voices and experiences. it is also intended to be a conduit, a means of connecting a larger readership with art that has true meaning behind it.

whet thanks its contributors and readers for making whet both possible to produce and a joy to develop with every release.

in addition to being sold online and at local pop-up events, whet can be purchased in store at rock paper scissors and cone shape top, both located in oakland, california, as well as needles and pens in san francisco, california. (additional information below.)