Short Description
CICA Museum invites artists from around the world to participate in “Abstract Mind 2026,” the 11th International Exhibition on Abstract Art. We welcome works in photography, 2D digital art, video art, interactive art, painting, sculpture, and installation that explore abstraction, Abstractivism, and the expression of the mind and abstract concepts.
The categories include:
-Painting, Drawing, and Print
-Sculpture & Installation Art
-Photograph & 2D Digital Art
-Video & Interactive Art
Installation
Photographs and 2D Digital Art
Selected works will be printed in the standard size of 10 × 15 inches or 10 x 10 inches, framed, and installed by our curators and assistants. If requested by the artist, works can be printed and framed in larger sizes. Additional fees may apply for oversized prints.
Video and Interactive Art
We will provide projectors and DVD/DIVX players for the exhibition. Multiple single-channel works will be screened through a projector. If your work must be shown exclusively via a projector, or if more than 2 projectors or monitors are required, please include these specifications in your submission email. Additional fees may apply.
Painting, Sculpture, and Installation Art
Artists are responsible for the shipment and delivery of their physical works to and from CICA Museum, including all related expenses. Two-dimensional works should not exceed 39 inches (1 m) on the longest side. Installation pieces must be no larger than 39 × 39 × 79 inches (1 × 1 × 2 m, width × length × height). Wall-mounted works must not exceed 10 kg in weight. If you are interested in exhibiting a work that exceeds these size or weight limits, please mention it in your submission email.
How to Apply
– Please send us up to 3 direct links to video and/or up to 5 JPG images (100-500KB recommended), and your bio. Please email them to: cicamuseum.submission@gmail.com
– Please write “Submission: Abstract Mind 2026 – Category – Artist’s Name” in the subject line of your email.
Entry Fee
If the work is selected, the artist will be required to pay the show processing & maintenance fee: $75 (USD) per work.
Location
South Korea
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 22 August 2025
- Exhibition Dates: April 15 – May 3, 2026
Website Link: https://cicamuseum.com/call-for-artists-abstract-mind/
