Theme: The Line as Witness

NUA Institute announces an open call for Seoul Edition 2026, its first international, research-driven exhibition and public program.

Seoul Edition explores gesture, line, and minimal contemporary form as modes of presence, attention, and material decision in contemporary artistic practice.

The program focuses on works that foreground process, reduction, and symbolic clarity over narrative or spectacle.

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About the Program

Seoul Edition is a non-commercial curatorial program developed by NUA Institute.

Selected works will be presented as part of:
• a curated exhibition
• public programs (talks, workshops, or studio-based formats)
• institutional documentation and archive

The edition emphasizes research, dialogue, and cross-cultural exchange.

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Who Can Apply

The open call is open to artists working with:
• drawing
• printmaking
• painting
• sculpture
• ceramics
• installation
• process-based and material-led practices

Artists at all career stages are welcome to apply.

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Selection Process

All submissions will be reviewed by the curatorial team of NUA Institute.

Selection criteria include:
• conceptual clarity
• engagement with gesture, line, or minimal form
• process-driven methodology
• coherence with the curatorial framework

Selected artists will be contacted directly.

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 Program Timeline
• Open Call: Now open
• Selection: To be announced
• Exhibition & Public Program: 2026
• Location: Seoul, South Korea

Final dates and venue details will be announced following the selection process.

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What We Offer
• Participation in an international curatorial program
• Exhibition and public presentation in Seoul
• Institutional documentation and archive
• Inclusion in NUA Institute publications and press materials

Participation is non-commercial.

How to Apply

Submission guidelines will be published shortly.

To receive updates:
📩 info@nua.institute
📷 Instagram: @nua.institute

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