HSE University Journal of Art & Design is an interdisciplinary Open Access academic journal.

HSE University Journal of Art & Design is a unique publication that captures the “visual lexicon” of specific historical eras alongside original research. The journal’s content focuses on art history and cultural studies, emphasizing integrative research and under-explored issues that have long remained on the margins of fundamental art texts. We approach the classics as a vibrant, living project, incorporating methodologies from Visual Studies and the New Art History to view art through a new lens and a panoramic perspective. Design theory and practice are central to the journal, including new vectors in Practice as Research and the development of new research tools in the design field. We operate within a space of methodological synthesis and hybrid research fields, including Art & Science, Ecological Art & Design, Art & Economics: creative industries etc.

We collaborate with leading specialists from Russia’s academic institutions, including the The State Institute for Art Studies of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts of the Russian Academy of Arts. We also work closely with professors and researchers in art, design, and related humanities disciplines at the HSE University and other leading universities across the Russian Federation. An important role is played by representatives of major museum institutions in Moscow and St. Petersburg, who provide access to archival holdings and collections for research and subsequent publications.

We pursue an innovative publishing strategy, seeking within a single issue to present a broad spectrum of “tectonic shifts” in scholarship and to showcase diverse experimental practices in art and design, both in Russia and abroad. This original academic publication not only brings together the best traditions of Russian and international journals, but also marks a new stage in the development of research strategies in the field of art and design, while serving as a cultural and educational project. The high academic standard of the publication is ensured by the Editorial Board, which includes leading representatives of contemporary art-historical scholarship in Russia and abroad, as well as invited specialists in art history, design, cultural studies, philosophy, and other related humanities disciplines.

OUR MISSION

  • To shape contemporary academic discourse and promote cultural literacy.
  • To serve as a leading platform for critical reflection on modern art history theory and relevant design practices, helping advance modern scholarship.
  • To create a space for academic debate that defines relevant research goals and interdisciplinary approaches.
  • To act as a hub for academic communication, ensuring the quality and depth of our research and practice-based projects.

OUR READERS

  • The professional academic and expert community
  • Museum researchers and cultural institution staff
  • University and college lecturers, collectors
  • Graduate and undergraduate students in the humanities
  • Anyone interested in art and design

HIGHER ATTESTATION COMMISSION AND ELIBRARY.RU CLASSIFICATIONS

  • 5.10.1. Theory and History of Culture, Art (Cultural Studies)
  • 5.10.1. Theory and History of Culture, Art (Art History)
  • 5.10.3. Types of Art (specific Arts) (Art History)
  • 5.10.3. Types of Art (Technical Aesthetics and Design)

FREQUENCY AND FORMAT

The journal is a periodic publication released quarterly (4 issues per year). Each issue contains 7–10 articles (approx. 20,000–40,000 characters each), totaling 20–25 author's sheets. Languages: Russian and English. All scientific articles undergo double-blind peer review, ensuring the anonymity of both author and reviewer. Reviewers are experts appointed by the Editorial Board from a database of internal and external specialists. Issues are not restricted to specific thematic constraints but follow a clear structure: Editorial, Articles, Book Reviews (Academic Overview), International Humanities (translations), and Conference Announcements. The website provides submission guidelines, the list of Editorial Board members, review procedures, and ethical standards. A journal archive is also available. All articles are accessible online and as PDFs, with an option to download the full issue. The website design and high-resolution illustrations are integral parts of the publication's identity and quality.

REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION

  1. HSE University Journal of Art & Design is registered with the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) in accordance with the Law of the Russian Federation on Mass Media. Registration Certificate: EL No. FS 77 — 87151 (April 1, 2024).
  2. HSE University Journal of Art & Design is registered with the ISSN National Centre for the Russian Federation. International Standard Serial Number: ISSN 3034-2031.
  3. The journal is indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI). eLIBRARY ID: 147474 (https://elibrary.ru/title_about_new.asp?id=147474) Agreement No. 118-06/2024 (July 2, 2024).
  4. The journal is registered with Crossref. Each article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI). DOI Prefix: 10.17323/3034-2031.

 

Ethical Principles

The editorial board of the HSE University Journal of Art & Design adheres to principles generally accepted in the scientific community.

1. Authors are responsible for providing original, previously unpublished research material. Articles must include well-reasoned and reasoned conclusions and research results with correct citations. Authors are responsible for any form of plagiarism, including multiple self-citations, borrowing images and other visual materials without citing sources, and (where necessary) providing title documents with official permission from museum institutions, heirs, or authors. Unauthorized borrowing or reproduction of any materials in an article (text, research results, illustrations, etc.) is unacceptable. Authors must professionally and respectfully adhere to the formal requirements for article and accompanying materials, and promptly respond to editorial inquiries related to the review, editing, proofreading, and layout processes. Failure to respond to an editorial inquiries within a week, or silence in response to a follow-up email, entitles the Editor-in-Chief to remove the article from publication.

2. The Editorial Board of the HSE University Journal of Art & Design reviews previously unpublished articles that are consistent with the journal's concept and the stated topic of the issue. Submitted materials undergo mandatory plagiarism checking. If plagiarism is detected, the manuscript is rejected, and the author is blacklisted by the journal, preventing further publication. After plagiarism checks, the article is sent for blind peer review. The decision to publish or reject the article is based on the collective decision of all members of the journal's Editorial Board, supported by positive feedback from invited reviewers. Members of the Editorial Board and Editorial Council are prohibited from using the information contained in articles or exploiting it for their own purposes.

3. The Editorial Board of the HSE University Journal of Art & Design collaborates with leading experts in art history, cultural studies, philosophy, and other humanities and organizes mandatory blind peer review.

4. The Editorial Board of the HSE University Journal of Art & Design will do everything possible to avoid conflicts of interest at all stages of the work and editing process. scientific text. In the event of a conflict of interest or non-compliance with generally accepted ethical standards, the interested party is obligated to notify the Editor-in-Chief of the journal.

Legal Information

  • The editorial board of the journal undertakes to safeguard all personal information, not to disclose it to third parties, and to use it only for the purposes of scientific publication;
  • The editorial board of the journal kindly requests authors to disclose any conflicts of interest and guarantees the author to avoid controversial and conflicting situations during the review process;
  • All publications are freely available (Open Access) in HTML and PDF formats. Journal issues and individual articles are available for both reading and downloading, provided that the author and the original version of the HSE University Journal of Art & Design are referenced. All copyrights are respected.
  • Authors agree not to publish their article in open online sources, social media, or professional internet platforms prior to its publication in the HSE University Journal of Art & Design;
  • The journal's editorial board may grant the author the right to republish the article in ART Journal, which is published as a printed supplement to the HSE University Journal of Art & Design. The editorial board, upon receiving the author's consent, also undertakes to respect all copyright laws;
  • Authors are also responsible for the publication of visual material not approved by museum institutions or artists whose work is also protected by copyright.

 

Founder and publisher:

National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE)

Founder's address: 101000, Moscow, Myasnitskaya St., 20