Open Call: Biography – Before, Now, or After
Omi Art Gallery invites artists to apply for our new curated online exhibition, Biography – Before, Now, or After, featuring a selection of works chosen by guest curator Anzhela Popova, a London-based gallerist and curator from ADH Studio, Notting Hill.
About the Open Call
In the contemporary world, biography is more than just a personal history—it is a cultural product that actively shapes how individuals are perceived. In an age of digitalisation and globalisation, biographical narratives gain new significance as they become accessible through social media, blogs, and other digital formats. Personal stories serve as metaphors for broader societal processes, revealing deeper mechanisms of interaction between self and society.
Unlike traditional biographies, which often follow a linear structure, contemporary biographies highlight moments of transformation, key events, and new realizations. Artists, through their creative practice, reconstruct and reinterpret their inner worlds in response to these ever-changing realities.
A biography is not static—it is a dynamic process, evolving as individuals reflect, revise, and redefine their narratives. Art becomes both an expression and an exploration of these changes, offering insights into personal experiences while reflecting wider social and cultural shifts.
Why Apply?
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Be part of a professionally curated online exhibition with international visibility.
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Gain exposure to collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts.
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Receive a digital certificate of participation and catalogue.
This is an opportunity to showcase how personal history intersects with global narratives and to contribute to a broader conversation on identity, transformation, and contemporary biography. We look forward to seeing your work!
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 15th May, 20245
Notification of Acceptance: 25th May, 2025
Exhibition Dates for winners: 1st June, 2025 - 30th June, 2025
Submission Guidelines
Artists may submit one work in any medium (painting, photography, digital art, mixed media, etc.).
Works should be accompanied by a short text (max 300 words) explaining their significance in relation to the theme.
Files should be high-resolution (JPG, PNG, or PDF format for digital artworks).
Submission fee: £20 per artwork.
Anzhela Popova
About the Curator
Anzhela Popova is a curator, art historian, and co-founder of ADH Gallery in London. With a background in contemporary art theory and practice from the Russian State University for the Humanities, she has extensive experience in curating exhibitions, advising collectors and designers, and shaping cultural projects. Having co-curated over 20 exhibitions, including international showcases, Anzhela is dedicated to fostering connections between emerging and established artists while exploring innovative formats in contemporary art.
