Soft Data: – Open Call for Artists
Deadline: 13/07/2025City: London | Region: London | Country: United Kingdom | Zhenzhen Tian
Not all signals can be decoded, but they still flow. We are searching for those emotional echoes that are beyond the logic of technology.
In an era dominated by data and hard logic.
We are looking for signals that are ‘not quite the same’.
They are less precise, but more human.
They may be the echoes of emotions, dreams, or the body.
They can be failed connections, distorted transmissions, and fuzzy empathy.
“Soft Data:” is an exhibition for ‘soft expression in a technological context’.
We don't ask for a specific medium. We don't set the threshold of style. We are only looking for:
1. Uncertain language
2. Unusual data
3. Slow rhythm
4. And those who still insist on feeling the world outside of algorithms.
“Soft Data:” is curated by Lyra Tian and co-curated by Erika Song (www.erika-song.com/about).
This exhibition is dedicated to uplifting marginalised voices, identities, and artistic practices.
We are committed to supporting disabled and/or neurodivergent applicants, including those with cognitive, sensory, or mental health-related access needs.
Selected artists may receive an official recommendation letter!
Thank you for your interest and support.
Exhibition Information
Exhibition date: 04/08-10/08/2025
Location: Fitzrovia Gallery, 139 Whitfield St, London W1T 5EN
Timeline
Submission deadline: 13/07/2025
Exhibition installation: 04/08/2025
Private view: 07/08/2025
The selected artists will be contacted through email.
Submission Guidelines
Open to all media: painting, sculpture, video, sound, digital, installation, performance, etc.
Open to artists of all nationalities and career levels
Up to 5 artworks can be submitted per artist
Works must be ready to install (framed/mounted if needed)
If submitting video/audio works, provide a streaming link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
Practical Info
Artists are responsible for shipping, transport, and insurance
A 30% commission applies to all sales
Works may be marked “NFS” (Not for Sale)
Selected artists must deliver work on August 4th
Submission Fee: £15
This fee helps cover gallery hire, marketing, and curation costs.
It is non-refundable, and artists do not pay any additional fees if selected.
Submission fees
The following submission fees apply to this opportunity.
- Application fee - 15.00 GBP
The appropriate fee will be payable using a debit or credit card after the first submission has been completed. If the submission fee allows you to submit more than once, you will be able to make further submissions after the first. Contact the curator if you have any questions about the opportunity or the submission fee, or email help@curatorspace.com if you have any questions about the payment process.
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