In this issue of Buffalo Zine we explore the definition of motherhood ― unconditional love, primal instinct, joy, worry, selflessness, community, learning, growth and much more ― revealing unknown stories about anonymous mothers. Maternal presence and absence, alternative mother figures and chosen families. Mothers as our personal heroes or antagonists. Moms always know better, right? But not always. We also uncover the struggles and hardships in everybody’s relationship with their mothers. This issue revolves around the mother as a cardinal and central figure in our vital experience.

｜Featuring
Brontez Purnell
Mykki Blanco
Tracey Emin
Tierney Gearon
Martin Parr
Leigh Ledare
Jon Rafman
Savanah Leaf
Lux Gillespie
Katy England
Carmen Winant
Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Alexis De Veaux
Sophie Lewis
Asa Seresin
Deanna Dikeman