About the Journal

Ekphrasis is an online scholarly journal produced by the graduate students of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University. Founded in 2025 and published annually in partnership with Tisch Library, the journal will provide a platform for art historical exploration and analysis to fulfill its essential objective of foregrounding critical, diverse, and innovative perspectives both within and beyond Tufts University. 

The journal features written submissions from graduate students studying art history (and related disciplines), including academic essays, book reviews, and exhibition highlights. Additionally, there is a section devoted to spotlighting the Tufts University collection of art and objects, housed in the Tufts University Art Gallery and Tisch Library; undergraduate students currently attending Tufts author these short-form research notes. 

Submissions are now closed for the 2026 issue and will reopen in the fall for the following issue. Any inquiries should be directed to tufts.ekphrasis.journal@gmail.com.