Université de Lorraine announces colloquium on illustrated magazine history

The Université de Lorraine and the Université de Picardie Jules Verne have announced a call for communications for a colloquium scheduled for June 24 and 25, 2026. The event focuses on the history, media specificity, and cultural circulation of illustrated magazines.

The colloquium aims to examine how magazines have functioned as media formats and editorial genres linked to capitalist modernity. Researchers will explore how these publications helped democratize access to print and culture while fostering both local and transnational popular cultures during periods of mass education and globalization.