Open Call: Aesthetic Dynamics Issue Collective Editorial Project

LOOSENART invites artists worldwide to submit works for its Issue Collective editorial project through free entry open calls. Selected submissions will be featured in forthcoming Issue Collective publications, and selected works may also be considered for an additional selection process for a group exhibition in 2027 in Milan, Rome, or Cagliari (Italy). Deadlines shown in the source include 17 October 2026 and 23 November 2026 (exact time zone not specified in the source). LOOSENART runs “Calls” that support an editorial publication called Issue Collective, selecting artwork aligned with a specific theme. The selected works for each call will be brought together within the publication to create an editorial narrative that connects contemporary interpretations of the chosen subject. In addition to publication, the source states that selected works may be considered for a further selection process to participate in a group exhibition in 2027. The host cities listed are Milan, Rome, or Cagliari (Italy). This call is centered on “Aesthetic Dynamics” and proposes revisiting the territory of aesthetic dynamism from a contemporary perspective. The theme is framed through historical and intellectual legacy, including scientific, technological, and cultural developments that enable new ways of seeing and interpreting reality, forms, rhythms, and transformations. This call invites artists to explore revelation as insight, discovery, or unveiling—what it means to reveal something today, and what emerges when looking more closely, listening more carefully, and moving beyond appearances. These open calls focus on curatorial/editorial selection for themed artwork publications under Issue Collective, with an additional possibility of moving into a separate process for exhibition participation in 2027. Because the calls specify distinct thematic directions (“Aesthetic Dynamics” vs. “Revelations”) and define accepted media categories, applicants can align their submissions to both the concept and the format requested. What is LOOSENART offering through these Calls? LOOSENART is inviting artists to submit works for selection into the Issue Collective editorial publications for themed issues. The source also states that selected works may be considered for a further selection process for a group exhibition in 2027. Is there an entry fee? The calls shown are listed as Free Entry in the source. No other fees are specified. Where will the group exhibition take place (if selected)? The source states a group exhibition in 2027 in one of these cities: Milan, Rome, or Cagliari (Italy). The specific city is not stated. How many works can I submit? The source states 1 up to 3 works for each artist. Which media are accepted for “Aesthetic Dynamics”?

“Aesthetic Dynamics” accepts: Photography, video, digital visual design (as listed in the source).

Which media are accepted for “Revelations”?

“Revelations” accepts: Photography, video, digital, visual design, visual data, installation, sculpture, painting (as listed in the source).

What are the deadlines?

The source shows two deadlines:

The exact submission time and time zone are not specified in the source. Review the LOOSENART Calls page for the correct submission route (“SUBMIT HERE”) and confirm you meet the media and artwork quantity limits for your chosen theme. Then, prepare your submission to match the call’s concept and submit before the relevant deadline shown on the official page.