artwork ‘call for papers’ “The crisis in journalism has led to an emergence of new forms of media: constructive journalism is a solutions-based approach founded in Scandinavia and rooted in the theory of positive psychology, while news sites like De Correspondent are member-funded, ad-free and prioritize “relevance over recentness.” Are these solutions viable? What’s next for journalism if objectivity is no longer a possibility? Is pathos somehow inferior as a mode of persuasion?”
issue #6: The Crisis of Journalism in the Post-Truth Era
commissioned by: the grid. platform for creative thinkers.
artwork accompanying an article by Maaike Hommes
issue #5: No Man’s Land – Conflicts of Space
commissioned by: the grid. platform for creative thinkers.
To Fix What Is Broken: Affect, Opposition and
the Re-Creation of Space in Conflict
“Often it is a lack of space that forms the origin of conflict. Two people wanting the same spot. Two people too close together for top long. When the lack of space is inflammatory to the creation of a quarrel, the opening up, and the re-creation of space loosens, and calms us down. So far so good. But what does it mean to find oneself in each other’s space in the first place? And if so, how to get out unharmed?”
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artwork accompanying an article by Anelise Farris
issue #4: Who Is Afraid Of Disability?
commissioned by: the grid. platform for creative thinkers.
Literary Magazines in Online Spaces:
A Call for Reevaluating Accessibility
“Literary magazines continue to thrive in the digital age, and they serve as an increasingly important platform for conversations about the need for diverse art, as well as the advancement of writers and artists from marginalized groups—those who tend to be eschewed by mainstream publishers. While one of the benefits of having an online presence for literary magazines is the opportunity to be discovered by a wider audience, it is not a panacea for accessibility—especially for the disabled, as well as those of low socioeconomic status who may not have access to the Internet. “
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black pen and cuttings in a book
a play on Magritte & Broodthaers (ink drawing on paper, digital collage)
artwork accompanying an article by Bogna Konior
issue #3: Animal, All Too Human
commissioned by: the grid. platform for creative thinkers.
Surface over Depth: Pagan Inter-Species Art
“Dead or alive, animals bodies serve as canvases for meanings, interpretations, and symbols to play out, thus stressing the incapability of conceiving of animals as creators rather than objects woven into networks of human creativity. The animal body becomes the raw material for aesthetic and intellectual pleasure, a tool that is meant to provoke reflection on diverse matters, from death to our own animality.”
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artwork accompanying an article by Tosha R. Taylor
issue #2: Death and the City – commissioned by:
the grid. platform for creative thinkers.
Consuming Death Through Urban Kitsch
Signs of death and human destruction have been woven into the cultural fabric of many cities and – for instance – can be found in certain tours centered upon horrible historical happenings. These activities belong to the greater phenomenon that has been termed “dark tourism,” But, as Tosha R. Taylor in this discussion claims, “death kitsch” in urban spaces is not limited to tourism alone. What is death kitsch exactly and aren’t we all guilty as charged?
ink-drawing on a copy of a newspaper-photo, digital collage
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newspaper-collage
artwork accompanying an article by Marleen Kruithof
issue #1: Happiness Fascism – commissioned by:
the grid. platform for creative thinkers.
Everything’s Amazing, Nobody’s Happy
Solitude, is this still permitted in contemporary society? Have we traded intimacy, with ourselves and with others, in exchange for the multitude? This article attempts to locate the figure of solitude in today’s happy crowd.
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