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Griffith Review 93: Into the Archive
The archive has long been a form of collection, preservation and communication. As the internet and social media reshape what, why and how we record information, whether for personal or institutional means, the nature of the archive itself is also in flux. How does the archive mediate the relationship between public and private space? How do archives shape individual and collective memory? Should the archivist preserve without intervention? What will the archives of the future look like? And in what ways do other mediums – bodies, places, cultures – act as their own kinds of archive?
This edition of Griffith Review goes on the record to reveal the secrets and surprises of the archive.
Submissions are open from Monday 5 January to Sunday 15 February.
Things for you to note:
* We're looking for non-fiction and fiction that responds to the theme.
* We want pieces that are no longer than 4,000 words (they can, of course, be much shorter than this).
* Attention poets! We'll be opening a separate poetry call-out on 23 March – keep an eye on our social media and newsletter for more details soon.
* We'll let you know the outcome of your submission within eight weeks of the call-out closing date.
Full submissions only – no pitches, please.
Submissions close: 11:59 pm AEST, 15 February 2026
Publication date: August 2026