The initial idea for Pickled Magazine came during Amina’s final year, after being motivated to “give people a leg up to get their work out” by creating a publication dedicated to showcasing work from writers and visual artists. In November 2025, she set about bringing the magazine to life for its first edition, titled ‘Brine’. Focusing on work evoking “raw, sweet and sour emotions”, the issue spotlighted a curated selection of artists and writers from around the world, including fellow Leeds Arts University graduates Mah-Noor Anwar, Lily Mae Dalleau-White, Roché Idrees, and Bailey Martin.

Amina is involved across all aspects of the planning and production of the publication, including liaising with printers, finding artists, copywriting, designing the magazine, marketing on social media and organising launch events. ‘Brine’ released in June 2026 with a launch party at Leeds venue Vinyl Grounds, and is stocked in independent print and magazine retailers across the North, including Village and Unitom.

The second issue, ‘Roots’, is currently in the works, centring around the theme of connecting with the world around us, and “allowing yourself to present in what’s real”.

You can pick up issue one of Pickled Magazine here, and keep up to date with future releases on Instagram.