Esse arts + opinions

esse arts + opinions is a contemporary art magazine.

Mandate

Founded in 1984, esse is active on the Canadian and European art scenes, esse magazine focuses on various disciplinary and interdisciplinary practices (visual arts, performance, video and independent filmmaking, contemporary music and dance, experimental theatre, etc.) and on various forms of social, site-specific and performative interventions.

It privileges analyses that address art in relationship with its (geographical, social, political or economical) context, relational practices, committed art, extra-muros events. esse also supports artists and writers who discuss experimental or unconventional artworks that question mainstream values; these discussions use critical and sociological paths to debate about current artistic productions. The magazine differs by its involvement and will to create links between artistic practice and analysis. It is known for its substantial articles – in-depth essays as well as well-argued opinions – and for its desire to go beyond the mere comment and delve into multifaceted aspects of art and society. Each issue proposes a topical theme as well as critical essays covering national and international cultural events activities

Technical Description

3 issues per year / 23 cm x 29 cm / 88 colour pages / bilingual /Print Run: 2400 / Member of the SODEP (www.sodep.qc.ca)

Awards

In 2005, esse tied for first place for the Grafika Grand Prix with issue no. 52. In 2006 issue no. 57 received awards from Applied Arts Magazine and Coupe Magazine for its graphic desigg and issue no. 58 received another Grafika award in 2007.

ource

Web site : [http://www.esse.ca "esse arts + opinions"] . (16/02/08)