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Call for Papers for the journal ROTURA running until 30 September 2025

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ROTURA – Revista de Comunicação, Cultura e Artes is calling for papers for its next issue. The thematic dossier is entitled ‘Digital Artivism – Intersections between Art, Activism and Social Transformation’ and the submission period ends on 30 September 2025.

The aim of this issue is to reflect on the role of Digital Artivism as a mode of creative resistance, at the intersection of artistic innovation and political intervention. The editorial proposal emphasises that ‘in an era defined by digital saturation, ubiquitous connectivity, algorithmic control and global information flows, Digital Artivism has emerged as a powerful mode of creative resistance. (…) What unites these varied forms is their ability to provoke critical reflection while engaging audiences through visual culture, digital literacy and networked participation.’

We welcome contributions that address the theoretical, historical, methodological and practical dimensions of Digital Artivism, especially those that explore its transformative potential in today’s media-saturated societies. A variety of formats of previously unpublished material are accepted, including research articles, practice-based reflections, case studies and interdisciplinary analyses. Suggested themes include:

Histories and genealogies of digital artivism

Theoretical and conceptual frameworks (remix, hacktivism, tactical media, etc.)

Critical pedagogies and inclusive digital art practices

Digital artivism and community co-construction

Relations between digital artivism and the Sustainable Development Goals

Methodologies of practice and participation

Distinctions between political art and activist art

This issue will be edited by Isabel Cristina Carvalho (CIAC, Universidade Aberta), Marc Garrett (Furtherfield, Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication) and Pedro Alves da Veiga (CIAC, Universidade Aberta).

Important dates:

Deadline for submitting articles: 30-09-2025

Notification of acceptance: 15-11-2025

Submission of final version: 31-12-2025

Publication: 01-02-2026

The call for papers for the Varia section, which welcomes articles with free themes, as well as Art Chronicles and Interviews, remains open on a continuous basis.

More informations (here).

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