ORGANIZATION

Independent Curators International

  • New York, United States
  • Est. 1975
  • Independent Curators International (ICI) produces exhibitions, events, publications, research and training opportunities for curators and diverse audiences around the world.

LOCATION

  • Independent Curators International
  • 401 Broadway
  • Suite 1620
  • New York, NY
  • United States
  • 10013

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OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

International Exhibition and Presentation in New York / Vienna / Budapest

TOTAL DIAGNOSES

A project of ICI and Works.io, curated by Boris Kostadinov. An Open Call for international fine artists to include artworks in:

  • A presentation in the Curatorial Hub of ICI in New York
  • An international group exhibition in Vienna, 2016
  • An international group exhibition in Budapest, 2016


The concept

The project title Total Diagnoses contains a large dose of absurdity and this absurdity somehow becomes relevant to the current historic moment. The ambition for a global diagnosis of the present, is doomed to failure from the start by our post globalized world where the logic of what is happening is largely determined by what's local and different. Simultanously in new history - cycling in particular appears the idea of a total diagnosis - a new social concept which will launch a new era, a new political system or an important change. This happened before the October Revolution in Russia, before World War II, before the fall of the Berlin Wall...

Do we live today in a similar moment?

The events of recent years led many observers to believe that we are on the eve of change. The global financial crisis has put into question the Western model and clearly showed that the post liberal capitalist system needs reform. The economic map of the world has changed and the countries of Asia and Latin America came to the fore. The Arab Spring launched new radical clashes. The war in Syria, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Charlie Hebdo, are all parts of a puzzle that has a complex system where religion, military activities and geopolitical interests can lead to unpredictable developments. The war in Ukraine showed that Russia declares its new place in the world as a global player. Are we facing a new Cold War?

Against this global picture, occur thousands of local conflicts, refugee waves, discriminatory practices, personal life stories...

The concept of Total Diagnoses does not aim to present a pessimistic or an apocalyptic future. It is looking for answers to many questions with ideas that present possible artistic alternatives to the current socio-cultural environment. Therefore very important are the positive practices of solidarity, collaboration and targeted joint activities of various small communities and groups based on artistic, economic, minority or socio-political principle.

Application Requirements

The open call is aimed at a wide range of contemporary artists internationally. The specifics of the concept require works that reflect analytically and critically, comment and interpret the geopolitical, social, economic, technological and intellectual reality today.

To apply for the Open Call, applicants are required to present:
- CV
- Portfolio
- Precise project proposal - a description of the idea, visual materials and technical specification

The selection will be based on the artistic quality of the online portfolios and the project proposals.

The selection for this Open Call is made by Boris Kostadinov
More about the curator: https://www.works.io/boris-kostadinov

He will present the project and the selected artist's works in the ICI Curatorial Hub in New York City.
In the second half of 2016 , group exhibitions will be held in Vienna and Budapest.

This Open Call is not currently accepting applications.

Please note that this open call only accepts complete artist profiles with documented artworks (works section) with a comprehensive CV (CV section) and an artist statement (text section).

Applications that do not meet this and the mentioned criteria will not be reviewed.

After creating your profile, click on the apply button below and fill in the additional form to submit your project plan and technical specifications.

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Application requirements & conditions:

  • Please read the CRITERIA section of this open call to be sure that your application meets the calls specific requirements.
  • Up to the open call deadline, you can change and update your profile and portfolio anytime, it will automatically be updated.

OVERVIEW

Application Period:

June 9, 2015 - August 15, 2015

Announcement Date:

November 30, 2015

Location:

New York / Vienna / Budapest

Links:

http://curatorsintl.org/