Call for Submissions for Future Issues

Art in itself does not include or exclude. However, it is framed by institutions, ideologies, and curatorial paraphernalia that give and withhold access by centralizing contemporary art in Eurocentric urban areas, by creating unpaid or poorly paid employment opportunities, and by catering mostly to non-diverse audiences. The first issue of the journal will be dedicated to the problem of access and inclusion in contemporary art. We invite submissions that discuss access requirements in art institutions, diversity of labor (or lack thereof) in the art sector, disability and access to contemporary art, outsider art, and other topics. Read more

Like every crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the ways in which people work, communicate, and socialize. This special issue will explore the ways in which crises of all kinds—global and local, natural and human-made, and technological and creative—have impacted the ways in which social identities, interactions, and associations occur and continue to be maintained and articulated. We invite submissions theorizing the idea of ‘crisis’ and examining new socialities, that is, values that inform the meaning and purpose of a society or various means to organize social life in the current and historical contexts. Read more

With the remit and scope of museum practice changing rapidly in the twenty-first century, this special issue interrogates the role of the museum as a research hub. Recognizing that research has always underpinned museum practice, we invite submissions that address the following concerns: How is research integrated into museums’ future strategies? How do collaborations among researchers, artists, and curators work? What are the key applications of practice-based research? How does publishing contribute to research culture? We also encourage submissions that discuss examples of best practices. Read more

Virtually all museums and galleries nowadays organize film screenings and showcase video and digital artworks, gradually transforming the museum into a fluid, mobile environment. Online platforms also collect and display artworks, expanding the borders of the museum into the digital realm. Some filmmakers specialize in making movies for art lovers, creating ludic and experiential worlds of art. The range of concerns to be explored in this special issue is broad and includes acquisition, curating, conservation, research, access, and publication. Read more