Expanded Photography Research Residency: Japan 2027-2028

Overview

An international hybrid program co-organized by FotoCreativaBA and IDEA R LAB bridging Latin America and Japan. The program combines a 12-month online laboratory with a one-month immersive on-site research residency in Kurashiki, Japan, followed by public presentations and open studios.

Program Phases

• Phase 1: 12-month online laboratory with monthly theoretical and creative triggers connecting contemporary expanded photography with Japanese aesthetics (Wabi-Sabi, Kintsugi, Ma, Provoke movement), individual curatorial mentorship, and group critiques.
• Phase 2: 1-month on-site residency at IDEA R LAB in Kurashiki for site-specific research, material culture exploration, and creative reuse of industrial waste.
• Phase 3: Open studios, process-based activations, and public presentations or group discussions online or at FotoCreativaBA gallery in Buenos Aires.

Eligibility

Open to visual artists, photographers, and researchers from anywhere in the world interested in expanded photography, material processes, and transcultural dialogue. Any stage of career. Program is fully bilingual (Spanish/English).

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: December 30, 2026
• Online laboratory: March 2027 – February 2028
• On-site residency: 1 month during 2027–2028 (dates to be determined)

Fees & Funding

• Total program fee: USD 3,240
• Initial enrollment fee: USD 360 upon acceptance
• Monthly installments: USD 240 for 12 months (March 2027–February 2028)
• Covers: 12 months curatorial mentorship, specialized seminars, shared studio facilities, private bedroom accommodation, daily meals (breakfast and dinner)
• Not included: Airfare, personal expenses, art materials
• No artist stipend, travel stipend, or residency scholarships currently available; acceptance letters provided for external funding applications

Residency Details