Exhibit your work within an "Exquisite Corpse" during the Venice Biennale 2026

Overview

UNSEEN - Seeing Differently brings together predominantly women artists from diverse cultural backgrounds whose work reveals hidden relationships that shape our understanding of the world. The exhibition uncovers overlooked histories, ecological connections, cultural memory and alternative ways of knowing. Across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film, performance and conceptual practice, this exhibition is presented during the 2026 Venice Biennale in dialogue with its theme, In Minor Keys. Artists' work will be printed, framed and arranged in a grid as an "exquisite corpse" with each image representing a different artist's work. QR codes at the exhibition will provide viewers with more information about selected artists.

Key dates

• Application deadline: 26 July 2026
• Vernissage (opening): 13 October 2026, 6 pm–8 pm
• Exhibition runs for two weeks during Venice Biennale 2026

Eligibility

Open to all artists working in all mediums in any country. Especially calling artists committed to socioeconomic equality, underrepresented artists, or those working with themes of social justice, equality, or climate activism. Both established and emerging artists are welcome. You must not be currently part of the selected 47 artists already committed to the show.

How to apply

Fill in the submission form and provide a square digital image no larger than 4MB of the work you would like to exhibit. If selected, you will be asked to send a high-resolution image.

Fees

• Free to apply
• £125 if selected (plus 20% VAT for UK-based artists)
• Includes high-quality Hahnemuhle Photorag Giclee print (10x10 inches), representation during the two-week exhibition, social media promotion, and inclusion in the Venice exhibition catalogue

Exhibition details

Work will be printed, framed and displayed in a grid as part of the exquisite corpse. The exhibition is located at Kunst Depot in Castello during the 2026 Venice Biennale. The venue attracts approximately 12,000 visitors per month, including collectors, art enthusiasts, Biennale visitors, and VIP guests. Artists will be promoted via the curator's social media platforms (over 6,500 followers; recent collaborative posts received 5,000–150,000 views).

About the curator

Amy Jackson studied Fine Art at The Ruskin, University of Oxford. She is an artist, activist, curator and responsible investment specialist blending philosophy, humour, nature and science to create immersive experiences. Her work explores climate change, consumerism, mental health and social inequalities. Her experience spans art commissions for Kensington + Chelsea Art Week to public speaking on climate change. Her work has been featured in the Times, Art World Magazine, Modern Art Oxford, Time Out and Tate Britain. Jackson received the Pirye Prize and Kevin Slingsby Prize for Funnel Vision, won The Blunden Prize in 2025, and was shortlisted for the YICCA Art Prize and Creative Green Awards.