ART IN AMERICA
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Dialogue on Visual Innovation
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Contemporary Art Criticism:
The journal publishes in-depth critiques and analyses of contemporary artworks, offering insights into the motivations and techniques of artists working today. - Cultural Studies in Art:
ART IN AMERICA examines the intersection of art and culture, exploring how social, political, and historical contexts influence artistic practices and interpretations. - Artist Profiles and Interviews:
The journal features profiles and interviews with prominent and emerging artists, providing a platform for their voices and perspectives on their work and the art world. - Art History and Theory:
It engages with art historical narratives and theoretical frameworks, encouraging a deeper understanding of art movements and their implications for contemporary practice. - Diversity and Inclusion in Art:
The journal prioritizes discussions around diversity, representation, and inclusivity in the art world, highlighting underrepresented voices and perspectives.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Art:
There is a growing emphasis on intersectionality, particularly how identity factors such as race, gender, and sexuality inform artistic practices and narratives, fostering a more nuanced understanding of contemporary art. - Environmental Art and Activism:
The journal increasingly highlights artworks that engage with environmental issues, reflecting a broader societal concern for climate change and sustainability within artistic practices. - Global Artistic Practices:
Emerging themes include a focus on global artistic practices, particularly from non-Western contexts, which enrich the discourse around contemporary art and challenge traditional narratives. - Community Engagement and Social Practice:
Artworks that emphasize community engagement and social practice are gaining traction, with artists increasingly using their work as a means of activism and social commentary. - Digital and New Media Art:
There is a resurgence of interest in digital and new media art, exploring how technology shapes artistic expression, audience engagement, and the dissemination of art in contemporary society.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Art Forms:
There is a noticeable decline in the coverage of traditional art forms, such as classical painting and sculpture, as the journal increasingly emphasizes contemporary practices and interdisciplinary approaches. - Art Market Economics:
Discussions centered around the commercial aspects of the art market, including auction results and market trends, have diminished, signaling a shift towards a more critical and conceptual exploration of art. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
The journal has gradually moved away from Eurocentric narratives, focusing less on Western art history and more on global perspectives, which may indicate waning interest in traditional Western art frameworks. - Biographical Accounts of Artists:
While artist profiles remain popular, purely biographical accounts without thematic or critical analysis have decreased, reflecting a preference for deeper engagement with artists' ideas and practices. - Art and Technology:
The exploration of technology's role in art, including digital art and new media, has become less frequent, possibly overshadowed by other pressing themes in contemporary art.
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