The Flea Journal

23/12/2021

Haven’t ordered a copy of our print edition yet? Wyd bro? It’s 54 pages of art and writing and it looks great lying around on any old table. If you haven’t already, get to it x

30/11/2021

PRINT EDITION PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE. 52 pages of original artwork and writing. A4, 200gsm. This IS something you want on your coffee table, in your toilet and for your bookshelf. Pre-order yours now—shipping commences 10th December.

https://fleajournal.com/shop/p/print-edition

52-pages of original artwork and writing bound in this limited print edition. A4, 200gsm We receive no external funding and all issues are being sold at cost. Orders will begin shipping the week of December 5.

14/09/2021

“A Reflexive Masculinity” — in this piece, Will Ferreira D**e ponders the notion of unbecoming masculinity, in dialogue with the literature of a 1971 men’s consciousness raising group, advocating for greater reflexivity when considering this form of selfhood.

Artwork by Samuel Davies

To read the full article, visit the link below!

https://fleajournal.com/summer-2021/unbecoming-masculinity

Will Ferreira D**e ponders the notion of unbecoming masculinity, in dialogue with the literature of a 1971 men’s consciousness raising group, advocating for greater reflexivity when considering this form of selfhood.

14/09/2021

“Do Childhood Friendships Stunt Our Growth?” — in this article, Ellen Lachs thinks about whether childhood friendships help us grow as people, or whether they hold us back.

Artwork by Millie Stimpson

Check out this piece by clicking on the link below!

https://fleajournal.com/summer-2021/do-childhood-friendships-stunt-our-growth

Ellen Lachs thinks about whether childhood friendships help us grow as people, or whether they hold us back.

04/09/2021

WE AE BRINGING OUT A LIMITED PRINT EDITION. We want your opinion pieces on all things cultural and current affairs! For questions about submissions check out the submission guideline page on our website or email us at [email protected] Submission deadline is 23rd September. We can’t wait to read your drafts!

29/08/2021

“Notes from the Underground” — in this piece, Bryn Chiappe reflects on the reticence of London Underground passengers.

Artwork by Ella Nathan.

Visit the link below to read the article!

https://fleajournal.com/summer-2021/notes-from-the-underground

Bryn Chiappe reflects on the reticence of London Underground passengers.

20/08/2021

“Medical Misogyny and the Covid-19 Vaccine” — in this article, Christina Libri unpacks how sexism in medical research continues to perpetuate gender inequality.

Artwork by: Clara Lyckeus and Daniel McCarthy

You can read the piece on the link below!

https://fleajournal.com/summer-2021/medical-misogyny-and-the-covid-19-vaccine

Christina Libri unpacks how sexism in medical research continues to perpetuate gender inequality.

15/08/2021

“Purpose, Taste, and Cultural Capital within Popular Music” — in this article, Charlie Brown considers the construction of the musical canon and our personal tastes.

Artwork by inside your attic.

Visit the link below to read the piece!

https://fleajournal.com/summer-2021/purpose-taste-cultural-capital

Charlie Brown considers the construction of the musical canon and our personal tastes.

15/08/2021

“In Defence of Rothko” — in this piece, Sophia Cano contemplates the elitist connotations of the modern art institution and how they affect our appreciation of abstract colour-field artworks.

Artwork by Luke Mctaggart.

You can read the article on the link below!

https://fleajournal.com/summer-2021/in-defence-of-rothko

Sophia Cano contemplates the elitist connotations of the modern art institution and how they affect our appreciation of abstract colour-field artworks.

15/08/2021

“Now Who’s Artificially Intelligent, or, Must We Mean What We Do?” — in this article, Ben Philipps explores our notions of free will and self-awareness.
Artwork by Brandon Turner.

Read the article below!

https://fleajournal.com/summer-2021/now-whos-artificially-intelligent

Ben Philipps explores our notions of free will and self-awareness.

11/08/2021

JOIN THE FLEA TEAM!

Call out for graphic designers and Art coordinators. Please send us your email and desired role and we will send over the application form!

18/07/2021

SUMMER EDITION OUT NOW!

Visit the link below to read all the amazing articles in our brand new edition.

https://fleajournal.com

30/06/2021

WE ARE NOW TAKING ART SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR SUMMER EDITION.
For more info send us a message or email [email protected] !

01/06/2021

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR OUR SUMMER EDITION. Articles must be opinion pieces on cultural and current affairs. The deadline for first drafts is the 17th June. Check out https://fleajournal.com/submission-guidelines for submission guidelines or feel free to drop us a message.

We eagerly wait to read your words!

12/05/2021

“Rhapsody in an Age of Pandemic” - In this piece, Paul Kim writes about his favorite song this winter and what it might say about a world in disarray.

Check out the full thing, link below!!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/rhapsody-in-age-of-pandemic

Paul Kim writes about his favorite song this winter and what it might say about a world in disarray.

28/04/2021

“Silence Comes As No Surprise” - In this piece, Maya Sall considers the British government's silence in reaction to the ongoing farmers’ protest in India, and its relationship to Britain's Imperial past.

Artwork by: Natasha Gohil

Read the full thing, link below!!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/silence-comes-as-no-surprise

Maya Sall considers the British government's silence in reaction to the ongoing farmers’ protest in India, and its relationship to Britain's Imperial past.

20/04/2021

A Day in the Life of a Hypochondriac: Pandemic Edition — in this piece, Marisol Acuna explains what it means to be a hypochondriac in the time of the global pandemic. Click on the link below to read the article!
Artwork by Lula Rogers

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-hypochondriac

Marisol Acuna explains what it means to be a hypochondriac in the time of the global pandemic.

14/04/2021

“The European Project Is Alive and Well (and Brexit May Have Saved It)” - In this piece, Odyssey Gabon considers Brexit from the continental perspective, and the strength that could come from the fracture between Britain and the rest of Europe.

Artwork by: Baily Oliver

Read the full piece down below!!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/the-european-project-is-alive-and-well

Odyssey Gabon considers Brexit from the continental perspective, and the strength that could come from the fracture between Britain and the rest of Europe.

06/04/2021

“Virtual Proximity: The With and Without”- In this piece, James Mumford reflects on the disorienting nature of virtual interaction.

Artwork by: Chantal Goulder

Read the full thing link in below!!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/virtual-proximity

James Mumford reflects on the disorienting nature of virtual interaction.

22/03/2021

“Taking Conspiracy Theories Seriously” - In this piece, Lilly Tozer questions the relationship between education and belief in conspiracy theories.

Artwork by: Desmond Reed

Read the full thing, link below!!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/taking-conspiracy-theories-seriously

Lilly Tozer questions the relationship between education and belief in conspiracy theories.

17/03/2021

“Fungi, I Swear They’re Fun Guys” - In this piece, Johnathan Mizrahi uncovers all the ways fungi support our lives, even outside the kitchen.

Artwork by: Sarah Twell

Read the full thing link below!!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/fungi-i-swear-they-are-fun-guys

Johnathan Mizrahi uncovers all the ways fungi support our lives, even outside the kitchen.

15/03/2021

“The Art of People Watching” - In this piece, Will Ferreira D**e muses on what it means to lose the happiness found in watching the world go by.

Artwork by: Abigail McGinley

Read it link below!!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/the-art-of-people-watching

Will Ferreira D**e muses on what it means to lose the happiness found in watching the world go by.

12/03/2021

Ultrakitsch: The Aesthetics of ‘So Bad It’s Good’ — in this piece, Alexander Cohen investigates the academic implications of loving terrible art.
Artwork by: Matilda Sykes

Read the full article by clicking on the link below!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/ultrakitsch-the-aesthetics-of-so-bad-it-is-good

Alexander Cohen investigates the academic implications of loving terrible art.

08/03/2021

What Feminism Has To Say About Intimacy - In this piece, Ella Tescari finds hope in the actions of the Collages Féminicides movement. Check it out link below!
Artwork by: Chloe Myers

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/what-feminism-has-to-say-about-intimacy

Ella Tescari finds hope in the actions of the Collages Féminicides movement.

06/03/2021

LIMITED EDITION PRINTS AVAILABLE! Head over to our website to purchase yours now. We have been working on this for so long and we are so excited about these. They are so beautiful and really mark the journey that this journal has been on :) The prints feature works from the wonderful and who are such important members of the Flea community, and for that we can’t thank them enough. Profits go to the artists and selected charities. We have limited stock so make sure to buy yours now before it’s too late!

05/03/2021

Sold! To the Man in the Black Suit! — in this piece, Ellen Lachs thinks about the inevitability behind the commoditization of art.

Artwork by: W***y Narby

Make sure you click on the link below to read the full article!

https://fleajournal.com/winter-2020/sold-to-the-man-in-the-black-suit

Ellen Lachs thinks about the inevitability behind the commoditization of art.