Organizer Information
TORPOR is a new independent magazine co-founded by editor Daria Gnatchenko and art director Lorenzo Zeng. The publication explores the feeling of stagnation in the modern world—not as a hurdle to overcome, but as a state to observe, analyze, and act from within. Through artistic contributions and critical texts, TORPOR gives form to the inner states that accumulate before language.
Title & Description
TORPOR Magazine Issue 1: Fear – International Open Call.
For its debut printed issue, TORPOR invites artists and writers to explore the multi-faceted nature of fear. The magazine is specifically interested in the fear of large-scale catastrophe—war, collapse, and the quiet realization that the world as we know it might end. This call examines the gap between the scale of global events and the scale of a single life, asking how we continue to create rituals, humor, and tenderness while living alongside the impossible to ignore.
Categories
- Visual Arts (Photography, Illustration, Graphic Design, Digital Art)
- Film/Video, Object-based Work (submitted via photography)
- Text-based Work (Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry)
Eligibility
- Location: Open to international artists and writers worldwide.
- Theme: Works must respond to the theme of "Fear" and the condition of carry-on collective/personal catastrophe.
- Career Stage: Open to all contemporary practitioners.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Publication: Inclusion in the first printed issue of TORPOR Magazine, scheduled for release at the end of summer 2026.
- Visibility: Featured across TORPOR's communication channels and partner platforms.
- Launch Event: Selected contributors may have their work featured in a launch event involving readings and screenings at an independent bookshop or bar.
- Curation: Inclusion in a high-quality, curated independent publication.
Fees
- Submission Fee: None (Free to participate).
Application Requirements
- Visual Samples: Professional quality files for photography, digital art, or objects.
- Text Specifications: Maximum of 5,000 characters for fiction, non-fiction, or poetry.
- Submission Channel: Applications are only accepted via the official Google Form.
How to Apply?
Submit your work through the official entry form. For further details on the magazine's vision, visit their official project site. Submit to TORPOR Magazine.
Key Dates
- Deadline for Submissions: June 8, 2026, at 23:59 CET.
- Issue Release: Late Summer 2026.
Location
Online (Global). Printed issue distributed internationally.
Additional Details
Each issue is designed to serve as a physical record of stagnation and observation. Inquiries can be directed to the editorial team at torpor.magazine@gmail.com.