the modernist magazine is published three times a year. You can submit an article or a photo story at any time, although we do work ahead of schedule on a theme-by-theme basis.

If you have an idea, we'd love to hear from you - please get in touch if you are interested in submitting an article. We are looking for essays or photo stories (around 1000 words) that focus on set themes below within twentieth century architecture and design. Our main focus is architecture, or art and design related to architecture such as interiors, glass, murals, furniture etc. These can be from anywhere in the world, but we do like to feature lesser-known examples.  As always, we invite contributors to interpret the theme in their own inimitable manner and with a broad imagination.

Contributions are sought for short articles (1,000 words or less) with strong visual content, as well as photo and image essays, for the Summer 2025 edition of the Modernist Society's magazine, the modernist. For the 2025 series, the magazine is tackling the letter ‘O’, and for this issue we are focusing on the word OUTSIDE.  

Let’s go OUTSIDE! We are looking for articles that head outdoors and embrace the fresh air. As this will be our Summer issue we’re dreaming of long hazy days and have our mind set on fabulous landscapes, parks and gardens, not forgetting public spaces, squares and plazas. If you’re feeling playful and want to contribute a piece on open air schools or playgrounds get in touch.

Maybe sculptures or murals are your thing? Perhaps you’re an al fresco swimmer or a sun worshipper? We love a lido at the modernist, even solariums and sun balconies. Think outdoor pursuits and pastimes - sports, theatre - or surprise us with your collection of mid-century camping paraphernalia! 

We always welcome sideways thinking so if you’ve got an idea for an article related to twentieth century modernist architecture and design that is OUTSIDE the mainstream, has ‘outsider’ status, or is a bit ‘out there’ then we’d also love to hear from you. Let your ideas run free!         

Please send proposals directly to editor@modernist-society.org by Friday 31st January 2025 (5PM GMT). We kindly ask that you refrain from sending full articles at this stage: just a few sentences and/or images outlining your idea is all we need.  

All those who submitted proposals will be contacted by Friday 14th February 2025 (5PM GMT). If your proposal is accepted final articles and accompanying images will be required by Thursday 13th March 2025 (5PM). The issue is due for publication in June 2025. See www.the-modernist.org for previous issues of the modernist magazine.