Call for Papers, No. 40, September 2026

The Editorial Board of AM Journal of Art and Media Studies invites all potential contributors to send their papers for issue No. 40/September 2026 with the central theme Aesthetics Between China and Post-Yugoslav states in the context of globalization.

The guest editors for this issue are Dr. Zhang Chenghua (South China Normal University, China) and Dr. Fu Qilin (Sichuan University, China).

Globalization, coupled with breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and digital communication technologies, has dramatically expanded the horizons for cross-cultural exchange, enabling unprecedented connectivity across geographical and linguistic boundaries. Yet, translating these possibilities into authentic, meaningful engagement remains a nuanced endeavor – particularly for China and the post-Yugoslav states. Unlike theoretical deductions, the practical work of interpreting and narrating another nation's aesthetic story is fraught with challenges, rooted in layered historical contexts, intricate cultural specificities, and divergent epistemological frameworks that influence how art, literature, and philosophy are perceived and valued. Moreover, we often place significant emphasis on the uniqueness inherent to each nation. However, preserving uniqueness does not demand isolation; rather, it is through critical, reciprocal dialogue with diverse aesthetic systems that a tradition retains its vitality and evolves. Since the 21st century, exchanges between China and countries such as Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia have deepened mutual understanding while enriching each other's aesthetic landscapes.

This issue aims to advance these dialogues through a comparative approach, retracing the histories of cross-national aesthetic exchanges, exploring the aesthetic evolutions of each nation, and mapping viable pathways for dialogue amid globalization. We welcome original contributions that engage with the theme from comparative, historical, or interdisciplinary perspectives. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• new developments in contemporary Chinese aesthetics;
• emerging trends in contemporary aesthetics of post-Yugoslav states;
• comparative studies of Chinese and former Yugoslav/post-Yugoslav states’ aesthetics;
• exchanges in Aesthetics Between China and the Former Yugoslavia/Post-Yugoslav States;
• other topics related to contemporary aesthetics (art, media, literature, philosophy, etc.).

Potential contributors are invited to submit their full-text proposals, 3,000–5,000 words in length, formatted according to the Journal's stylistic guidelines, by March 31, 2026, at the latest.

AM Journal is organized into four sections: Main Theme, Beyond the Main Theme, Artist Portfolio, and Book Reviews. Only the first section, which is also the central one, is predefined by the issue's main theme.

Stylistic Guidelines can be found here.

Please note: Following the journal categorization of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, only original scholarly articles that adhere to the highest academic standards are accepted for submission. Upon submission, the Editorial Team performs an initial screening and selection of manuscripts, subsequently forwarding the chosen submissions for double-blind peer review. The ultimate decision regarding the acceptance of a manuscript is contingent upon the outcomes of the peer review process.

The issue is scheduled for publication in September 2026.

Please send your full-text submissions and queries (if any) by email to the Journal email address: amjournal@outlook.com.