Call for papers

2025 Theme

Common Grounds:
Converging Perspectives on Historical and Contemporary Graffiti

This first issue of EGI – Epigraphy, Graffiti, Iconography seeks to explore how diverse forms of writing systems, graffiti, and iconography intersect as modes of expression, communication, and cultural documentation. By focusing on unofficial written material—historical and contemporary—our goal is to create a common ground for discussion, fostering an interdisciplinary dialogue between epigraphy, archaeology, manuscript studies, visual culture, and urban creativity research.

Submissions should be received by November 15, 2025 (new deadline).
For inclusion in the December issue (the final issue of 2025).

Submit here: EGI – Epigraphy, Graffiti, Iconography (no fees, Diamond OA)


Key questions we seek to explore include:

  • How do informal inscriptions, whether ancient or modern, contribute to the evolution of writing?
  • In what ways does graffiti challenge or complement established epigraphic traditions?
  • How do contemporary visual languages draw from historical iconographic and script-based traditions?
  • Can studying unofficial writing provide new taxonomies or conceptual frameworks for understanding script culture?
  • What methodologies best serve the documentation and interpretation of informal inscriptions?

We welcome proposals that address these topics through theoretical, historical, archaeological, artistic, or interdisciplinary approaches.

For inquiries, and support with submission,
please contact us at info@wisethorough.com


EGI is a diamond open-access, peer-reviewed journal that follows rigorous editorial and ethical standards. Submissions should align with our reference style and editorial procedures.

Diamond Open Access (Diamond OA) model is a non-profit, community-supported approach to academic publishing that removes all costs for both authors and readers. In this model, all publications are freely available online without subscription fees or article processing charges (APCs), ensuring equitable and unrestricted access to scholarly work.

This community-supported model is sustained through a Support Program.