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Back Market's Tech Journal

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About the magazine

Back Market's Tech Journal is the editorial arm of Back Market, a global marketplace dedicated to refurbished electronics. Founded in 2014, the company's core mission is to challenge planned obsolescence and promote a circular economy for technology. The Journal extends this ethos into cultural and critical discourse, commissioning writing and art that interrogates our relationship with devices, waste, and digital infrastructure. It operates as a platform for slow journalism and reflective practice, often inviting artists and writers to consider the material and social lives of technology beyond mere utility.

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Artists and writers should approach the Journal with proposals that critically or poetically examine technology's lifecycle, repair culture, or the aesthetics of obsolescence. Pitches should avoid overt product promotion and instead offer nuanced perspectives that align with the Journal's slow-tech philosophy. Familiarity with Back Market's mission and previous Journal content is advised. Submissions are typically open calls with specific themes; respond thoughtfully to the prompt and demonstrate how your work contributes to the broader conversation on sustainable tech.

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