Curators’ Corner: News, Opportunities & More
PUBLICS Symposium: “Positioning”
Positioning: A Symposium on Curatorial Learning in the Nordic-Baltic Region & Beyond brings together artists, curators, educators and cultural workers across six cities to explore how curatorial learning is shaped, shared and put into practice
The Eighth Sea: solo exhibition by Ismar Čirkinagić at MSU, Zagreb
The Eighth Sea by Ismar Čirkinagić opens at MSU Zagreb on 17 Sep 2026 and runs until 8 Nov, curated by Vesna Meštrić and IKT Member Tijana Mišković.
16th Gwangju Biennale: Stateless Mind Pavilion
Stateless Mind Pavilion: Neither Here nor There, but Everywhere at 16th Gwangju Biennale brings together international artists at Gallery SEEUM in Gwangju, Republic of Korea, from 5–30 Sep 2026.
Artistic Director, Malta Biennale 2028
Fondazzjoni għall-Malta Biennale is seeking to recruit an Artistic Director for its third edition of Malta Biennale, to be held between March and May 2028. Apply by 25 Sep 2026.
Fig. Seven Festival Curator
FIG. – Festival for Illustration and Graphics is inviting applications for the curator of its 7th edition, taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 4–13 Jun 2027. Apply by 11 Sep 2026.
Curatorial Strategies for Collective Agency in the Algorithmic Age
Join us for the IKT webinar on Monday 14 September 2026 at 3pm BST, where we will explore how curatorial practice can intervene in the algorithmic formation of attention and help create the conditions for collective agency.
Prefix ICA Residency at The Place
Prefix ICA Residency at The Place for Canadian professional artists or curators (Kvalnes, Lofoten Islands, Norway). Apply by 1 September 2026.
SSA-IAF Curatorial Research Grant 2026–27
Curatorial Research Grant for international curators with at least 8 years’ experience (India, February 2027). Apply by 10 September 2026.
IKT Curators Breakfast in Seoul
IKT invites members, curators and arts professionals to an informal breakfast at the newly opened PARKSEOBO MUSEUM SEOUL on 2 September 2026.
Camargo Fellowship 2027-2028
Camargo Fellowship for artists, scholars and thinkers (Cassis, France, 10-week residencies in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028). Apply by 1 October 2026.
Head of Exhibition Design and Production, Fondazione Prada
Fondazione Prada is seeking a Head of Design and Production to oversee the exhibition design aspects of its projects and contribute to the wider Design team. Apply by 30 Sep 2026.
Tokyo Biennale: “Social Dive”
Social Dive Open Call for Projects for participation in Tokyo Biennale 2027, open to artists, curators, researchers and collectives. Apply by 30 September 2026.
Situated Research Residencies 2027
Medialab Matadero Situated Research Residency for individuals or collectives working across art, design, science, technology and society (Madrid, Spain: January–July 2027). Apply by 27 September 2026.
Residency For Curators Based in Central And West Africa
Delfina Foundation Residency for curators based in Central and West Africa (London, 5 January–28 March 2027). Apply by 30 August 2026.
Nauru Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Nauru, the world's smallest island country, debuts with a national pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale titled AIM Inundated, Imagining Life After Land . Curated by Khaled Ramadan, Camilla Boemio (IKT Member) and Stefano Cagol.
Looking Back at IKT Congress 2026
Ready to revisit IKT Congress 2026? This short documentary captures the people, places and conversations that shaped the Congress across Turin and Milan.
Rendering the Invisible
SPLACES.STUDIO presents Rendering the Invisible, its first major institutional exhibition in Italy and the country’s first permanent public art park dedicated to art & science.
Curatorial Research and Practice Fellowships
The Max Planck–NTU Singapore Centre for Biocultural Worlding is seeking Research Fellows in Curatorial Research and Practice for two-year, renewable appointments based at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore. Apply by 7 Aug 2026.
Gabriel Selassie Tsagli: Son of Kafui
On view from 23 July to 12 September 2026 at Gallery 1957, Accra, Ghana. Curated by IKT Member Marina Paulenka.
Exhibition Curator, European Media Art Festival (EMAF)
The European Media Art Festival is seeking a curator for the exhibition accompanying its 40th edition, taking place at Kunsthalle Osnabrück from 21 April to 23 May 2027. Apply by 4 Sep 2026.