Research

Short Description Nested in the heart of a dynamic city, Tirana Art Residency – Vila 31 – Art Explora aims to supportcontemporary creation in all its forms, within a transdisciplinary and transgenerationalperspective.Vila 31 runs a dynamic cultural programme in collaboration with local stakeholders, institutions,schools, and associations, including exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, discussions, andfestivals open to […]

Short Description State of the ART(ist) is aimed at artists working under existential threat – be it through political repression, war, surveillance or social inequality. The initiative highlights the urgency of the drastic situation for artists in many countries in order to raise the global question of where political influence and aggression prevent artists from […]

Short Description: The Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, with the generous support of the Ishibashi Foundation, invites applications for the new **Ishibashi Foundation Network Leader Fellowship Programme in Japanese Arts**. This prestigious programme aims to foster a new generation of global leaders in Japanese art history through a hybrid model […]

Short Description VARES is an international interdisciplinary residency for spatial practice, whose main task is to seek, find and create alternative spatial practices that are not based on market logic, but rather on the desire to create spaces and places that enrich everyday life, empower the local community and town of Valga. We are interested in […]

Short Description Safely unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence is crucial to ensuring the sustainable development of urban environments in a rapidly evolving world. Optimised efficiency, precision, and the use of disruptive technologies have the potential to propel the construction industry forward at an unprecedented rate, but these technologies must also ensure the sustainability and […]

Short Description: The kyoto retreat offers artists, curators, and writers an opportunity to spend TIME in Japan for research and exploration.  Kyoto stands as a timeless testament to Japan’s rich history. As the country’s ancient capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is a harmonious blend of historical grandeur and modern innovation, offering an unparalleled […]

Short Description Nestled in the serene landscapes of Durango, Mexico, Sierra Madre Artist Residency offers a sanctuary for creative minds. This unique retreat invites artists from around the world to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in an inspiring environment. Sierra Madre Artist Residency is dedicated to providing both emerging […]

Short Description: The Medici Archive Project (MAP) invites applications for twelve short-term fellowships to support archival research in Florence, Italy, for the 2025–2026 academic year. These fellowships are open to graduate students, pre-doctoral researchers, and postdoctoral scholars working in fields related to early modern Italy, with preference given to topics involving Tuscany or Medici history. Fellows will have the opportunity to […]

Short Description: The Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History in Rome, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Tanja Michalsky, invites applications for the Ursula Nilgen Predoctoral Fellowships, funded by the Ursula Nilgen-Hertziana Foundation. These short-term fellowships support dissertation projects on medieval Italian art (up to approx. 1250) through a 6-month research residency at the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome. Fellowship Details: Application […]