October Magazine is not just a platform for showcasing artworks and ideas; it is also a vital stronghold for challenging traditional notions and advancing the development of art theory. Under the guidance of the magazine, readers can gain an in-depth understanding of the complex relationships between contemporary art and society, politics, economics, and culture. Each issue of the magazine carefully selects the most forward-looking and profound articles, aimed at stimulating readers' thinking and promoting in-depth discussions on artistic phenomena.

Furthermore, the magazine pays special attention to the experimental and exploratory aspects of the artistic creation process, encouraging artists and scholars to break away from the norm and try new modes of expression and thought. Through the continuous emergence of new ideas and works, the magazine demonstrates the close connection between art and real life, and encourages the public to participate in the discussion of art criticism and theory, exploring the infinite possibilities of art together.

《October》是一本由MIT Press出版商出版的專業(yè)社會(huì)學(xué)期刊，刊期4 issues/year，該刊已被國(guó)際權(quán)威數(shù)據(jù)庫(kù)SCIE收錄。在中科院最新升級(jí)版分區(qū)表中，該刊分區(qū)信息為大類學(xué)科：社會(huì)學(xué)4區(qū)，小類學(xué)科：人文科學(xué) 4區(qū)；該刊發(fā)文范圍涵蓋HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY等領(lǐng)域，旨在及時(shí)、準(zhǔn)確、全面地報(bào)道國(guó)內(nèi)外HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY工作者在該領(lǐng)域取得的最新研究成果、工作進(jìn)展及學(xué)術(shù)動(dòng)態(tài)、技術(shù)革新等，促進(jìn)學(xué)術(shù)交流，鼓勵(lì)學(xué)術(shù)創(chuàng)新。2023年影響因子為0.4，平均審稿速度 。