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. 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.
Submissions are currently open for the spring 2027 issue and will close on January 15th at 11:59PM EST. Any inquiries should be directed to Anna.Powers@tufts.edu and Aiden.Levy@tufts.edu.
See the Call for Papers here.
Current Issue
Founded in 2025 by the graduate students of the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University, Ekphrasis: An Art History Graduate Journal intends to provide a platform for innovative, diverse, and original art historical research and writing. Our inaugural issue, published May 2026, is comprised of academic essays, book reviews, exhibition highlights, and a section spotlighting the collections housed at the Tufts University Art Galleries and Tisch Library.
