WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW 当代中国：我即我时代
Exhibition Overview
In today's world art market, numerous countries have seen the emergence of many renowned artists. However, young Chinese artists, as a minority group, often struggle to gain widespread recognition and exposure. They are in desperate need of opportunities to showcase their work, voice their perspectives, and receive the acknowledgment and recognition necessary to sustain their artistic careers. Simultaneously, this situation presents a significant commercial potential, as investments in emerging artists from China are relatively manageable, yet the potential returns can be substantial.
The purpose of "WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW" is to present to the audience the connections between young Chinese artists and the contemporary era, China, and the global context. Their works not only reflect their thoughts and feelings about the present time, which may include pain, struggle, and their viewpoints on society, but these works, compared to those of mature artists, are more raw, direct, and intuitively convey their personal experiences.
This exhibition will prominently showcase the works of young artists to unearth their unique creativity and artistic value, providing them with a platform for their voices to be heard and their artworks to be seen. Through this exhibition, the audience will have the opportunity to discover numerous promising artists and establish connections with them, exploring the potential for collaboration.
Call for Artwork Submissions
【Eligibility】
This exhibition welcomes all young Chinese artists to participate. We encourage young artists who seek innovation and self-expression to actively submit their work.
【Artwork Themes】
The themes of the artworks should align with the exhibition's objectives, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW Contemporary China: I Am My Era." These themes should reflect the connection between young artists and their contemporary era, their country, and the world, as well as their unique perspectives on current societal and cultural phenomena. Artworks can encompass various artistic media, such as painting, photography, sculpture, installation art, multimedia, performance, and more.
【Submission】
Each applicant may submit up to three art pieces. Artists are required to complete an application form and send the relevant documents to the organizers' email for registration. Additionally, please provide photographs of your works, a personal biography, and a portfolio.
【Deadline】
Please send your submission documents to esthetique_est@yahoo.com by the deadline of December 1, 2023 (midnight Paris time).
【Evaluation】
All submitted works will be carefully reviewed and selected by a professional jury. Evaluation criteria will consider creativity, expression, alignment with the exhibition's theme, and other relevant factors.
【Exhibition】
Selected artworks will be displayed in Paris, France, providing an opportunity for each participating artist to showcase and promote their work.
【Date and Address】
Exhibition dates and venue information will be announced after the selection process. Please stay updated with our official notifications.
【Fee Details】
There is no registration fee for this exhibition; however, selected artists will be required to cover the exhibition-related expenses.
【Implied Contract】
All participants must strictly adhere to the relevant laws of the French Republic. Participants must ensure they have exclusive and complete copyright ownership of their artworks, with no involvement in any lawsuits and no infringement of others' legal rights, including but not limited to portrait rights, name rights, trademark rights, and copyright. Once artworks are selected, participants should provide information related to the selected works in the form of documents, photographs, etc., to the exhibition organizers, who have the right to use the selected works solely for the purposes of the exhibition, including publication and promotion.
【Other】
Association ESTHÉTIQUE DE L'EST reserves the final interpretation of this event. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the French Oriental Aesthetics Association (contact details provided below).
