Culture Unbound is an independent, academic-led, diamond open-access peer-reviewed journal that publishes emergent perspectives on media, society and digital culture. We do not charge authors any processing or publication fees. We seek to publish rigorous, accessible research, creating space for innovative and experimental ways of understanding the systems, stories, images, technologies, and institutions that shape contemporary life.
Until 2026, the journal had a broad focus on cultural research. Since 2026 Culture Unbound has a new editorial team and focus oriented towards media, society and digital culture. We are currently working towards developing the journal forward and at present we do not accept submissions of standalone articles. We do accept pitches and proposals for special issues that generatively take the notion of "unbound" as part of their approach, writing, format, or style and fit within the new focus of the journal. For inquiries and special issue suggestions, please contact the lead editor.