Literary Journal
The Big Question
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About the magazine
The Big Question is an online platform that engages artists and writers in thematic, often philosophical inquiries. Founded with the ethos of fostering critical dialogue through creative practice, it operates as a decentralized, remote-first organization. Its core mission is to provoke and disseminate thoughtful responses to broad, open-ended prompts, with a particular emphasis on cover art contests that invite visual artists to interpret and encapsulate the spirit of each issue.
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Artists approaching The Big Question should first immerse themselves in the current prompt, ensuring their submission engages directly and thoughtfully with the theme. The organization values clarity of concept and originality of execution over technical polish alone. Given its online nature, high-resolution digital documentation is essential. Cover art submissions should consider the visual impact of the work in a digital format and its ability to function as a compelling entry point to the issue. A brief artist statement that articulates the conceptual link to the prompt is highly recommended.
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