BODIES-MACHINES-PUBLICS is a two-year collaborative project supported by the Pro Helvetia Synergies Program. It unites a “glocal” network of cultural and research partners from Switzerland, India, and Chile, including NAVE (Chile), Khoj International Artists’ Association (India), Immersive Arts Space/ZHdK (Zurich, Switzerland), and Kornhausforum (Bern, Switzerland). The initiative provides time and space for artists and creators to develop prototypes and works that explore the sensitive body and technical mediation in public spaces.

The BODIES-MACHINES-PUBLICS 2024 Residency is an 8-week residency at Khoj Studios between October and December 2024. 

Eligibility

– This application is open to artists from India and Switzerland only.

– This application is open to a diverse range of creative practices. Artists and creative practitioners with a focus on innovative concepts spanning objects, installations, artefacts, performances, screenings, and interventions within the realms of Interactive Art, BioArt, Hybrid Art, AI & Life Sciences, Sound Art, Net Art, Digital Communities, amongst others, are encouraged to apply.

– The selected artists must have an intermediate level of English.

Application Requirement

– A letter of motivation stating your personal drive as well as your expectations from the Khoj residency (maximum 300 words)

– An artistic proposal that will be developed during the course of the residency (maximum 500 words); this can include links to webpages and drive folders, files and documents etc.

– An updated CV or Resume

– A portfolio of 3-6 artistic projects;

– 2 reference contacts (Name, Relationship to the Applicant, Email, Phone Number)

To submit your application, please fill in this form here.

Application submission deadline:  21 July, 2024
Please note: This application is open to artists from India and Switzerland only.

For any queries regarding this opportunity, write to us at applications@khojstudios.org