Open calls for artists
Group Exhibition on Corporeality
Application deadline: May 15
“Why should our bodies end at the skin?”
— Donna Haraway
We invite artists to apply for participation in a group exhibition exploring corporeality: the body as image and experience, as a mode of perception, as a site of political struggle, and as a shifting cultural and artistic phenomenon.
The image of the body in art has evolved throughout history alongside society itself—from idealized forms to the body as a site of vulnerability, identity, control, and resistance. This exhibition proposes to reflect on the contemporary condition of the body and the ways in which it is examined, interpreted, and expressed in art today.
The project focuses on artistic practices that engage with the presence and representation of the body, sensory and affective experience, physicality, vulnerability, and transformation, as well as personal and collective relationships to the body. Works in all media are welcome. The open call is intended for artists aged 18 and above.
We especially encourage submissions from artists who identify as neurodivergent, while the project is remaining open to a wide range of artistic approaches, media, and perspectives. The project seeks to create a space for self-representation and for a multiplicity of embodied experiences that extend beyond normative conceptions of the body.
The exhibition will take place at the Bat Yam Institute of Art (18 Simcha Holzberg St., Bat Yam), from June 1–30, with the support of Art Neuroverse Biennale.
Curated by Kate Finkelstein and Adina Victoria.
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About the Curators
Kate Finkelstein is an artist, independent curator, and curator of the Studio 18 residency in collaboration with the Petach Tikva Museum of Art. She is also a researcher and PhD candidate at Bar-Ilan University.
Adina Victoria is a curator, multidisciplinary artist, social activist, and a proud mental health advocate. She is currently pursuing an MA in Art Therapy and has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at institutions including the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Tel Aviv City Museum, and the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, among others.
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About the Project
Art Neuroverse Biennale is a non-profit initiative aimed at supporting artists with autism and other forms of neurodivergence. Active in Israel since 2023, the project focuses on creating a professional platform for artistic expression, exploring neurological diversity, and developing integrative curatorial practices.
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Participation Details
Participation in the exhibition is free of charge. Artists are responsible for the transportation, installation, and deinstallation of their works.
Deadline for applications: May 15
Notification of acceptance: by May 20
To apply, please complete the application form.
https://forms.gle/VSfCBZBo5Pyob4Sw5
Submissions may be made in Hebrew or English. The form should include:
Artist details
CV (if available)
Portfolio link (if available, any format)
Description of the proposed work (materials, dimensions, year)
Optional explanatory text
At least one image of the work (JPG format)
Multiple works or series may be submitted.
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Contact: anvbiennale@gmail.com