QIANKUN 2027 Open Call – International Art Exhibition in Paris

Submit up to three artistic works across disciplines responding to gender, identity, body, and social themes explored through Yin-Yang philosophy for an international exhibition in Paris.

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Deadline: 122 days left
Entry fee: Free
Award: Presentation in Paris exhibition, photographic documentation, invitation to opening event, certificate of participation, commemorative item, media communication, artist meetings and cultural exchanges, international networking opportunities, and possible future collaborations.
Location: Centre Paris Anim' Jacques Bravo, Paris, France
Exhibition window: Feb 15, 2027 → Feb 27, 2027

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About

Overview

QIANKUN 2027 is an international open call for artistic projects across disciplines, organized by Association Esthétique de l'Est (EDE). The exhibition explores gender, identity, body, and the diversity of living beings through the philosophical lens of Yin and Yang from the I Ching, examining contemporary questions of feminism, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ experience, masculinity, migration, and belonging.

Eligibility

Open to international artists and creators 18 years or older, with no restrictions on nationality, place of residence, artistic training, or level of experience. Open to professional artists, students, recent graduates, independent creators, interdisciplinary researchers, designers, photographers, video creators, performance and dance artists, and cultural practitioners. Both individual artists and artistic collectives may apply.

Application Requirements

Submit up to three works per artist. Email application form and required documents to [email protected] with subject line: 【QIANKUN 2027 Call for Works + Artist Name】.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Exhibition Dates: 15–27 February 2027

Fees

No application fee during the first selection phase. After selection, costs specific to each artist's work (international transport, insurance, customs procedures, supervision, special technical equipment, complex installations) may be covered case-by-case, with exact terms communicated to selected artists before any payment is required.

Awards & Benefits

Selected artists receive presentation of work(s) in a public cultural space in central Paris, photographic and visual documentation, invitation to the opening event, certificate of participation, commemorative item, media communication in France and abroad, participation in artist meetings and public guided tours, cultural exchanges and discussions, opportunities for international networking with artists and institutions, and possible future collaborations (not guaranteed).

Selection Criteria

Relevance to the exhibition theme, coherence and autonomy of artistic approach, depth of artistic concept and research, originality, intercultural interest and potential for public discussion, technical feasibility within the exhibition space, and overall balance across mediums and cultural backgrounds.

Media accepted

craftdigitaldrawingillustrationinstallationmixed mediapaintingphotographyportraitsculpture

Award: Presentation in Paris exhibition, photographic documentation, invitation to opening event, certificate of participation, commemorative item, media communication, artist meetings and cultural exchanges, international networking opportunities, and possible future collaborations.
Entry fee: No application fee during first selection phase; case-by-case coverage of transport, insurance, customs, equipment, and installation costs for selected artists.
Entries per artist: Up to 3
Theme: An exploration of gender, identity, body, and power relations through the lens of Yin-Yang philosophy from the I Ching, examining feminism, gender identity and expression, LGBTQIA+ experience, masculinity, migration, and belonging.
Eligibility: Open to international artists 18 years or older, with no restrictions on nationality, residence, training, or experience level; open to individuals and artistic collectives.
Audience: International artists 18+, professionals, students, recent graduates, independent creators, researchers, designers, photographers, video creators, performance artists, and cultural practitioners.
Contact: [email protected]

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