On 10.10.25, the MK&G will open its new collection display, “Inspiring SWANA“. We are seeking works and projects that engage with the cultural, historical and artistic traditions of the SWANA region (Southwest Asia North Africa) and its diaspora or offer contemporary perspectives.
Possible themes include:
– Artistic traditions and forms of expression from the region
– Inspiring motifs, materials, techniques, and narratives
– Social, cultural or political issues
– Identity, diaspora, and social change
– Historical and contemporary entanglements between SWANA and Hamburg
Who can apply?
Artists, designers, craftspeople, collectives
What can be submitted?
Images, photographs, designs, ceramics, textiles, digital works, audio formats, and more
What we offer:
Selected works will be exhibited for approximately six months from October 2025. The museum covers transport costs and offers a small honorarium.
Submission
Please send your submission until 27.4.25 via email, including image/video material (PDF, JPG/PNG, MP4 up to 6 MB) or links, to SWANA@mkg-hamburg.de.
We look forward to your contributions!