Who We Are
The {in}Visible Magazine is a collective of Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American (APISAA) creatives and storytellers. Founded in January 2023, this literary publication was born out of the absence of a creative outlet and community for APISAA creators.
From pop culture reviews and diasporic poetry to short films and self-portraits, we’re here to house it all. Together, we hope to find beauty in both our shared and unique experiences and expand what it means to be APISAA at the University of Virginia.
What We Do
The {in}Visible Magazine publishes literary and artistic pieces in any and all forms. Each issue revolves around a chosen theme, intentionally designed to be broad and flexible. Our goal is to create an environment that fosters expressive freedom, allowing our creative staff to flourish while maintaining a cohesive creative thread throughout.
As a publication, we are invested in exploring how storytelling helps us navigate the intersections of APISAA identity with gender, class, migration, history, culture, and structures of domination and power. Through art and written word, we aim to create space for identity negotiation, community building, social advocacy, and political education.
Non-Affiliation Clause:
The {in}Visible Magazine while having members who are University of Virginia students, is not part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization that manages its own affairs. The University does not supervise, direct, or advise the actions of the organization.
Non-Discrimination Clause:
The {in}Visible Magazine does not restrict its membership, programs, or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family and genetic information.