Journal of Contemporary Art Criticism

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JCAC serves as a vital nexus for the critical examination of contemporary artistic practices within the rapidly evolving global cultural landscape. Our mission is to facilitate a sophisticated, peer-reviewed dialogue that transcends traditional aesthetic boundaries, exploring the intersections of art, digital media, and institutional critique. Guided by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Hao Liu, the journal is dedicated to the rapid dissemination of high-impact scholarship that redefines art criticism for the 21st century. By upholding the rigorous standards of scholarly integrity required by international academic indices, JCAC provides an essential platform for critics and theorists to shape the future of artistic discourse and cultural policy.

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Open access continuous publication

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Our journal uses an Open Access Continuous Publication (CP) model, meaning articles are published online as soon as they are ready, each with a DOI and fully citable. This approach allows faster publication without waiting for a full issue, removes page limits so the journal can grow quickly, and lets special collections stay open with new articles added anytime. Articles are also sent to indexing services like PubMed Central quickly—usually within a week. Additionally, each article can be promoted individually on social media as soon as it’s published, helping increase visibility and reach.

Published: 2025-12-15