Open Call for artworks and artists in the international art exhibition “The Odyssey of the True Self,” commemorating the anniversary of the death (April 22nd) of Miguel de Cervantes, the “father” of Don Quixote, is extended by the Art Curator Vera Katranidou. The exhibition, with physical presence, will take place in Luminous Eye, an established art gallery in the centre of Athens by the Acropolis Museum in April 2024, and simultaneously it will be accessible online globally with the support of ARTgrID.

A commemorative catalog – book will be issued for the exhibition, available forever for free to everyone in digital format.

The formal languages of the exhibition are Greek and English and all the promotional materials related to it will be billingual. along with the catalogs and the web edition of the exhibition

Accepted Works: The exhibition welcomes original artworks of any style and artistic processing that engage with the theme in any way the creator finds suitable. In terms of technical characteristics, you can submit paintings, prints, photographs, digital art, collages, sculptures, and video art.

Conceptual Framework: The connection between imagination and reality constitutes the axis of an inseparable relationship, allowing us to conceive new perspectives and solutions. In “The Odyssey of the True Self,” we are reminded of Don Quixote, a timeless knight in contemporary times, whose narratives meet our quests for self-awareness in the toxic becoming of today’s society. Art, as a means of expressing imagination, shapes society towards the pursuit of truth and self-recognition. The contemporary Don Quixotes are the artists of our era, who through their visual creations, liberate our thoughts and call us to seek our true selves. They contribute to the creation of a balanced and harmonious society, offering a substantial antidote to the fragmented reality. Thus, the Odyssey of the True Self becomes a journey through imagination, where the mirror reveals new perspectives and the effort of change begins with personal truth. Through this journey, we realize that idealistic fantasies can transform society, revealing our true selves and encouraging the reconstruction of a better world.

Submission Requirements. To submit, send an email to artistsartgrid@gmail.com with the subject “ODYSSEY” including the following:
(1) Photos of up to 2 available artworks, in a separate photo file for each piece, in JPG format, of large size, good clarity, and high resolution. Note: the artworks are not indicative. If selected, you can exclusively exhibit the artwork(s) you submitted. Artworks on paper must be submitted without frames/glass.
(2) Details of the artworks, with a reference point for each, the filename (e.g., A1.JPG), written in the following order separated by commas: Artist’s Full Name, Artwork Title, Materials and Technique, Dimensions (in centimeters, Height x Width if it’s a hanging piece, or Height x Width x Length if it’s a sculpture), Completion Date.
(3) Your contact details: Full Name, Email, Contact Phone Number, and City/Country of residence.

If you wish to submit Video Art, you either need to send us video files via wetransfer and email us with the remaining details, or provide a link (Vimeo, Youtube) where the video is fully accessible.

Important Notes:
– Clarifications, questions, and inquiries strictly regarding the submission process should be sent in writing via email to the submission address above and will be responded to within 24 hours.
– Information about the organization of the event and the proposal that will be made to you if selected will be provided only to the selected artists, after the submission and selection process – not before.
– Submissions that do not include all the requested items or do not follow the indicated method of formulation and submission will be disregarded.
– Once selected, we will contact you immediately via email with a responsive email containing full information about the procedures for your participation.
– The submission deadline is not given to create artworks, but you can choose artworks you already have, consider representative of you, are relevant to the theme, and would like to present within the exhibition.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: CLOSED.