MONDAY was a journal of arts writing that invited readers to imagine future forms of criticism. Produced and published from 2017 through 2022, it featured six volumes that reflected a broad and evolving approach to contemporary cultural discourse. Contributors wrote in a range of accessible yet rigorous forms, engaging subjects that extended from the fine arts to diverse modes of cultural expression. Together, their work affirmed that approaches to criticism could be as varied as the ideas and themes they explored. Each year, one of MONDAY’s biannual print publications was produced under the editorial guidance of the Jacob Lawrence Legacy Resident.
Printed copies of the journal were distributed through bookstores across Seattle, including University Book Store, Elliott Bay Book Company, Third Place Books, Bulldog News, Kinokuniya Seattle, and Village Books, as well as through online purchase. In 2020, a website was created extending the journal’s reach by sharing selected texts from Volume 4 onward. As of 2025, the website and print sales were discontinued; however, free copies of the journal are still available in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery.
Volumes
- Volume 1: "Material Performance"
- Volume 2: "21st Century Feminisms"
- Volume 3: "Études"
- Volume 4: "White Pictures"
- Volume 5: "Angel of History"
MONDAY builds upon the foundation of The Jake Journal, a publication produced between Autumn 2015 and Winter 2016. Over its five issues, The Jake Journal explored diverse perspectives in art and culture. PDF copies of all issues are available for viewing and download below.