JustArt Collective is an artist-led initiative, founded in Hong Kong and now active in the UK, dedicated to supporting emerging and mid-career contemporary artists. Through collaborative projects, exhibitions, and publications, it fosters creative exchange, community engagement, and visibility. Rooted in inclusivity and accessibility, JustArt encourages dialogue, experimentation, and connection across diverse artistic practices, helping artists share their voices and reach wider audiences.
The JustArt Newspaper Club is a non-profit publication series that seeks to amplify the voices of artists whose work challenges, inspires, and provokes thought. Each issue combines artist features, interviews, essays, and curatorial perspectives to explore timely themes in the arts, bridging traditional and experimental approaches to contemporary creativity. By highlighting diverse practices and fostering dialogue, the Newspaper Club cultivates understanding, visibility, and support for artists beyond conventional gallery spaces.
Issue 2, themed Challenging Traditional Art, explores artists who question, subvert, and expand established artistic conventions. This edition features Amy Jackson, Nataliia Makina, Sarah Muwanga, Benchong Li, Sam Wood, Mingyu Jia, Amelia Frances Wood, Hei Yeung Kwok, Xiaoyu Hui, Claudi Piripippi, Zixin Mou, Sean Bw Parker, Hanzhi Zhong, Xiaoxiao Song, Beibei Xue, Hannah Masi and SODABOY (Hao Ming). Their work spans multiple media, including painting, illustration, photography, sculpture, and digital practices and blend of practices, presenting bold approaches that interrogate identity, form, culture, and process.
The issue also features contributions from curators and art groups such as Ivy Li, Hello Art, Everything But The Work, and WURE AREA, providing critical reflections on contemporary art practices, collective creation, and innovative curatorial strategies. Together, these voices explore how artists navigate creative challenges, redefine the boundaries of their mediums, and advocate for more equitable visibility within the art world.
JustArt Newspaper Club Issue 2 is now available for pre-order and will be sold at Newbridge Books in Newcastle, as well as online through the JustArt Collective website (https://forms.gle/ufAM5w7Z4HqVy1td8) Interested readers and supporters may also place pre-orders via email at justart.jennylin@gmail.com. Proceeds from the issue directly support the continuation of future editions, exhibitions, and artist-led projects, helping to sustain a vibrant and inclusive arts community.
Looking ahead, JustArt Collective invites artists to participate in upcoming opportunities, including the March 2026 group exhibition in Edinburgh (Collective Voices), which will feature around 30 artists presenting one artwork each. Submissions for this exhibition and for Issue 3 of the JustArt Newspaper Club are open, providing further platforms for visibility, collaboration, and creative growth. Submission details and deadlines are available via the website and social media channels.
Stay connected with JustArt Collective for updates on publications, exhibitions, and opportunities via Instagram @justart_collective, email (justart.jennylin@gmail.com), and the official website.
Written by Stephanie Siu Yau Leung and Jenny Ping Lam Lin
