Esse arts + opinions

Esse magazine focuses on contemporary art and features recent content and other art-focused sections.

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About Esse arts + opinions

Esse arts + opinions is a contemporary art magazine. Its website publishes reviews, interviews, features, columns, portfolios and videos about art, along with issue archives and an index of past content. The homepage highlights issue 118, "Tongues" (Fall 2026), which explores the overlap between the tongue as a physical organ and as a system of language, with a focus on identity, history and culture.

The site also includes Digital Residency pieces, some of which are marked open access. A shop lists magazines, books, objects and special editions, and a subscription option is offered. The homepage does not show subscription or shop prices, so pricing is unknown from this source. The interface is available in English and French.

Key features

  • Current issue 118, "Tongues" (Fall 2026), with articles and artworks on language and identity
  • Sections for reviews, interviews, columns, features, editorials and portfolios
  • Digital Residency content, with some items marked as open access
  • Young Critics section and a videos section
  • Archives and an index of past issues and content
  • Shop for magazines, books, objects and special editions, plus a subscription option
Best for: Readers interested in contemporary art criticism, artist interviews and writing about current art practice.
Good for
  • Covers a broad range of art writing formats, including reviews, interviews, columns and portfolios
  • Some Digital Residency content is marked as open access
  • Available in English and French
Watch out for
  • Open access is marked only on some Digital Residency items, not on all content
  • Subscription and shop prices are not shown on the homepage

Esse arts + opinions at a glance

Official website
esse.ca/en
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
CA
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Esse arts + opinions FAQ

Is any of the content free to read?
Some Digital Residency items are labeled "Open access" on the homepage. The homepage does not say whether other content is free.
What is the current issue about?
Issue 118, "Tongues," for Fall 2026, explores the tongue as both a muscle used for taste and speech and a linguistic system, with attention to identity, mother tongues and second languages.
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