10.10.2024 – 10.11.2024
implementing the ideas of metamodernism. Our organisation is peer-to-peer-based
and sustained as a horizontal process management model. At the core of COEXIST
as an initiative is the belief in equality of expression and the active professional
development of students.
In a few words, together we create, engage, and further expand the
environment needed for the professional growth of young artists, curators, and
educators such as ourselves. In the second edition of the event, we are focussing on
the idea of collaboration between international students.
COEXIST was started in 2023 as an idea for engagement between students
of different majors at the Faculty of Fine Arts in the University of Veliko Tarnovo,
Bulgaria. Last year’s edition won the rector’s award for creative achievements. The
event itself took place in the Sculptural campus of the university and was opened for
viewers on the 5th of December.
The COEXIST’24 call for artists is open to all students at any stage of their
education—newly enrolled BA’s, MA’s, PhD students, and recently graduates from
any major across the field of the visual arts. Participation is entirely free of charge.
Because we are curious about your work! This invitation is an opportunity for
you to engage and give shape to the environment in which we present ourselves as
young artists. We value diversity, interesting concepts, and current topics – if you feel
the same, then this invitation is just right for you!
COEXIST’24 is initiated as a collaboration between the students of The
Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts Łódź, Poland, and the students at the University
of Veliko Tarnovo “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” Faculty of Fine Arts.
Your application must be formatted as a PDF file and submitted here –
coexist@urbanshortcut.org
The application must consist of:
– Digital reproductions/photography of the work(s) you want to participate with.
– A concept of the work(s), encapsulating the process, concept, and research
that took place in order to create the works.
– Artistic biography / portfolio or a short text that includes some general
information about you—the institution you are studying in; field of study; artistic
interests; past participations; etc.
Eligible works:
– We encourage you to apply with already finished works or soon to be
realised projects.
– The is NO limitation to the format or media for participating. – You can apply
with up to 4 works.
– If selected, you must be sure that you will be able to send the original work
via post in time.
– All works used for the application must be accompanied by a concept, which
is going to be used during the selection process.
November 2024.
Expect upcoming information here: https://urbanshortcut.org/en/index/
You can contact us with any question at: coexist@urbanshortcut.org
Postal and travel expenses of the works will NOT be covered.
By applying to the open call, you understand and agree to the terms of
participation.
Personal data will not be collected. All submitted works must be under the
authorship and copyright of the applicant.
… a series of performances, construction and deconstruction of objects …
“Bio-automation / techno-automation / AI-automation” is part of the parallel program of the project “Meta Reserves 2024”
Second edition / The foundations of the current exhibition are the assets of the void spaces, distances and pauses in the parallelism of these same oscillations.
