existential and technological risks monument, open call, vienna, austria

‘Existential Risks and Technological Risks': Open Call for Sculpture & Outdoor Art, Austria

We are in the planning process for a themed garden on the subject of human existential risks in the south-east of Austria that will feature outdoor Art by international artists.

The development of humanity is characterized by an increasingly accelerating technological development. Discoveries and new inventions make people's lives easier in many areas, help to overcome diseases and crises and have the potential to greatly improve people's lifespan while simultaneously improving their quality of life. At the same time, technological products from areas such as nanotechnology, genetic engineering and artificial intelligence could not only play more important roles in people's lives, but may also have a greater influence on people's culture, behaviour and gene pool. It may increasingly merge with human bodies and become physically part of them.

In this open call we are evaluating the acquisition of a

Existential Risk Monument (Memorial)

The monument is intended to remind people of the possibility that new technologies can pose a threat to the existence or free development of mankind. It is to remind everyone of their responsibility in the promotion of humane applications of future technologies as well as prevention of application that threaten freedom or the future potential of humans. The sculpture can be abstract or figurative.

The sculpture shall be made from durable materials, which are capable of lasting for decades in an outdoor environment without degradation.

The sculpture should be smaller than 4x4x4m in size. There is no minimum size for the sculpture. As the final location will be specified at a later time it has to be relocatable. The total cost for the sculpture including building cost shall not exceed EUR 12.000,--.

We welcome any dialogue with artists on the topic at panisola@gmx.org. Please feel free to get in contact with us any time for discussions.

Terms and Conditions

· The work has to be created and produced in a country of the European Union, in which the artist resides.

· Please provide by email the following:

1. Artist Statement (up to 300 words): including description how the work is connected to the theme

2. Project Proposal (up to 500 words): including: name and size, materials used, weight in kg

3. Project Budget (up to EUR 12,000 including production costs and honorarium)

4. Images (up to 10)

5. CV

· Proposals will be reviewed relative to the following criteria: Quality of the proposal and previous work. Aesthetic and practical design for installation in a park or garden with mature trees. Relevance to the theme. Feasibility of the project in terms of budget and schedule. Among proposals of equal merit total costs will be considered.

· There is no fee to make a proposal. There is no compensation for entries or reimbursement associated with this open call. We are completely free to acquire or not to acquire any proposed work at our own decision.

· The Open Call is open for submissions as of 27 November 2024.

· The proposal deadline is 19 February 2025.

· All artists will be notified of their submission status via email by 26 March 2025. Artworks should be producible within 12 months of this date.

Questions? If you still have questions, please email to panisola@gmx.org.

We look forward to reviewing your proposal.