THE ABSENCE
Artists and creatives from all disciplines are invited to develop individual or collective projects exploring the concept of absence during a 1-month residency between October 2025 and March 2026.
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- Entry fee
- $1000
- Location
- Centro Negra, AADK Spain, Spain (located on a mountainside near a 12th-century Moorish castle)
- Exhibition window
- Oct 1, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026
About
Overview
Absence is always an invocation. In it, something is missing, yet its essence emerges from the very act of recalling or contemplating what is not there. It reveals itself through traces—whether material or symbolic—that testify to what once was or could have been. This act of invocation holds transformative potential for our perception of the world. Artists are invited to explore absence in its broadest sense, discovering metaphors that allow us to coexist with this essential aspect of our existence, whether personal, social, or environmental.
Residency Dates & Duration
- Application deadline: August 15, 2025
- Residency period: October 2025 – March 2026
- Minimum duration: 1 month
Location & Workspace
Centro Negra is the main building of AADK Spain, functioning as a work area and exhibition space. Located on a mountainside under a 12th-century Moorish castle, accessible on foot. The architecture recovers old poultry yards and small houses from the beginning of the 20th century, preserving original stone walls and mountain rocks. The building comprises 6 different and interconnected spaces, each unique in scale and morphology.
Eligibility
Open to artists and creatives from all related disciplines. No age limit. Individual or collective projects welcome.
Accommodation & Fees
- Shared house accommodation: €1,000 per month
- Private apartment accommodation: €1,300 per month
Application & Contact
For more information, visit https://aadk.es/calendario-de-convocatorias/?lang=en
- Entry fee
- Residence with room in shared house: €1,000 per month. Residence with private apartment: €1,300 per month.
- Theme
- Artists are invited to explore absence in its broadest sense—whether personal, social, or environmental—discovering metaphors that allow coexistence with this essential aspect of existence through material and symbolic traces.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists and creatives from all related disciplines, no age limit; individual or collective projects accepted.
- Audience
- Open to all artists and creatives from all related disciplines, no age limit.
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