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International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art

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Sequences Real-Time Art Festival
OPEN CALL
Sequences Real-Time Art Festival
OPEN CALL

Sequences Real-Time Art Festival is seeking a curator or curatorial team for its 13th international art biennale , scheduled to take place in Reykjavík, Iceland, in October 2027. Apply by 28 April 2025.

OPEN CALL
Apples and Strange Presidents
IKT RECOMMENDS, MEMBERS' NEWS
Apples and Strange Presidents
IKT RECOMMENDS, MEMBERS' NEWS

Contemporary art exhibition exploring the intersections of political power and bodily autonomy. On view: 30 March – 6 April 2025, Paris. Curated by Chaos and Cosmos (Julia Cistiakova & Ekaterina Shcherbakova).

IKT RECOMMENDS, MEMBERS' NEWS
Recalibration at AIR InSILo
OPEN CALL
Recalibration at AIR InSILo
OPEN CALL

Fully funded 7-week (summer/ autumn) residency for curators at AIR InSILo. Apply by April 16, 16:00 CEST.

OPEN CALL
Glassed in Dreams
IKT RECOMMENDS, MEMBERS' NEWS
Glassed in Dreams
IKT RECOMMENDS, MEMBERS' NEWS

Curated by IKT member Vassiliki Tzanakou, Glassed in Dreams by Gabriele Beveridge, is a new, site-specific sculpture commission on the ground floor of 100 Bishopsgate, in London's City. On view until March 2026.

IKT RECOMMENDS, MEMBERS' NEWS

IKT Congress 2025: Qatar / UAE
8 - 14 April 2025

We’re excited to share the program for IKT Congress 2025, which will include guided tours of exhibitions and visits to key cultural landmarks, including the National Museum of Qatar, Media Majlis Museum, Mathaf, Doha Fire Station, and Richard Serra’s desert installation. In the UAE, participants will also explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, the 421 and MIZA projects, the Cultural Foundation, Alserkal Avenue, the Ishara Art Foundation, and the 2025 Sharjah Biennial, along with exclusive visits to private collections and more.

Spotlight is a new series of short interviews, aiming to showcase the diverse expertise and innovative approaches of our members. Whether you're seeking inspiration or searching for potential partners, join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the stories, ideas, and creative visions of our IKT community.

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Spotlight with Vassiliki Tzanakou
Spotlight with Vassiliki Tzanakou

“To me, being a curator today means embracing the fluid and multifaceted realities of our time. I see myself as a social disruptor; someone who challenges conventions, provokes thought, and creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue.”

Spotlight with Andrea Rodriguez Novoa
Spotlight with Andrea Rodriguez Novoa

“For me, the role and responsibility of a curator today go beyond writing about political engagement; it’s about being actively engaged, caring deeply, and fostering long-lasting relationships with artists and their work.”

Spotlight with Michael Hill 
Spotlight with Michael Hill 

“To be a curator is a privilege. The role affords the opportunity to spotlight or champion the work of others. There is a great responsibility in holding this type of position [...]”

Spotlight with Frank-Thorsten Moll
Spotlight with Frank-Thorsten Moll

“I experience my profession as extremely contradictory and I think that enduring contradictions is one of our most important tasks today. But of course, enduring is not enough. Constantly questioning our own privileges, [...], should lead to an even greater change in our curatorial approaches.”

Connect, learn, and expand your horizons with IKT, the International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art.

IKT is a members organisation that brings together curators from across the world, to meet, share knowledge, exchange ideas and broaden their professional networks. IKT represents the professional interests of contemporary curators worldwide.