Faculty of Arts & Science

Visual and Critical Studies

Ella Gray

Journal of Visual and Critical Studies 2025-2026

The Journal of Visual and Critical Studies (JVCS) is a student-led academic publication that celebrates undergraduate student work, reflecting the unique approaches to art history, visual culture, and curatorial studies that happens within OCAD University.Produced by Kai Hu, Ella Gray, Gabriel Coroza, and Jacob Soumas.Featuring works by Mattea Schouten, Pauline Aksay, Venya Luthra, Megara Leo, Talia Veneruz, Natalie Mikaelian, Alessio Duclaux, Amaaya Dasgupta, Maryam Akhlaghi, Ella Gray, and Kai Hu.Edited by Lauren Arnold, Alessio Duclaux, Owen Kosmala, Espie Krementsova, Michaela MacLean, Martin Puddephatt, and Zaza Wong.Cover designed by Xingyu Campbell.Typeset by Alexandra Maftei.Thank you to the faculty advisors Anna Stielau and Julian Haladyn.

““The 2025—2026 issue does not hold a specific theme. However, our intentions are to include pieces that stray away from conventional art history, whether that means a de-Westernisation of art history, a focus on a variety of mediums, or an acknowledgement of recent sociopolitical issues. We are excited to provide a platform for student voices and unique critical writing, especially in a time that demands more emergent thinking and new ways of critical, creative making.””