Out now: On_Culture Issue 18 (Spring 2025): Frames
| We are very excited to announce the publication of On_Culture's 18th issue on "Frames"! This issue brings together interdisciplinary perspectives to examine frames in their diverse manifestations. Contributions explore frames in art history and visual culture, considering the aesthetic and symbolic functions of framing devices. Others address the geopolitical and societal implications of frames, analyzing how borders, both literal and metaphorical, construct historical and contemporary experiences. The role of framing in knowledge production is another crucial area of inquiry—what strategic purposes do frames serve in academia, politics, and media? And how do alternative frameworks challenge dominant narratives? |
| In an era where global crises demand new ways of thinking, interrogating frames becomes more urgent than ever. As climate change redraws geographic and political boundaries, and as social movements seek to reframe entrenched discourses, this issue of On_Culture invites readers to reflect on the power and limits of frames. Whether material, conceptual, or ideological, frames are everywhere—but they are not immovable. By critically examining their function, we can better understand how to challenge, redefine, or dismantle them in pursuit of more inclusive and dynamic perspectives. |
| As you explore this issue, we invite you to set aside any fixed ideas about what ‘frames’ should be. The contributions gathered here reveal that frames come in many shapes, forms, and contexts—but they are never truly neutral. These texts encourage you to notice not just what is being framed, but also what is left outside the frame. By examining these structures, you may begin to see not only the boundaries they create but also the possibilities that exist beyond them. |
| We hope you enjoy reading “Frames”! Find the entire issue here: https://www.on-culture.org/journal/issue-18/ |
| The Editorial Team |