THE CITY LISTENS BACK
OPEN CALL CLOSING DATE: CLOSED
EXHIBITION DATES: November 13 – 16, 2025
LOCATION: PURIST Gallery, 114 King’s Cross Rd, London WC1X 9DS
Microclimates, pigeons, algae on canal walls, ride-sharing data, soil sensors, CCTV acoustics, and our own biometrics all co-produce a living feedback loop. THE CITY LISTENS BACK invites works that treat the city as a sentient mesh: code like mycelium, rivers as data pipes, bodies as antennas. We’re interested in practices that pair technology with organism — bio-sensing wearables, machine-learning trained on field recordings, e-waste turned habitat, speculative infrastructures that host both networks and nonhuman life. The show asks: when every surface is instrumented and every organism emits a signal, who is actually listening — and to whom?
PAI_32 invites UK-based and international artists for a London exhibition in November 2025. We encourage works across installation, moving image, sound, performance, sculpture, painting, photography, text, and web/interactive.
We welcome submissions in a wide range of formats, including:
- Painting, Prints, Sculpture, Photography
- 2D/3D Digital Art, Video Art, Drawings
- Sound Art, Performance, and Interactive Works
- Site-Specific Installations & Experimental Media
IMPORTANT DATES
- Open Call Closing Date: October 12, 2025 (11:59 pm GMT)
- Exhibition Dates: November 13 – 16, 2025
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Painting, Sculpture, & Installation Art: Artists are responsible for shipping and delivering physical works to the PAI_32 gallery space, along with covering related expenses.
- Photographs & 2D Digital Art: Submit your work through our online form. Selected works can be printed in A3 size (29.7 cm x 42 cm or 10×15 inches, larger prints are available upon request with additional fees) unless otherwise requested by the artist or Photo/Digital art can be delivered to the gallery.
- Video Art: Add a link on your video art and password if necessary. PAI_32 will provide equipment to display the video, and artists can provide their own if they like.
- Artists, aged 18 or above and from any global location, are eligible to participate.
- Artworks may be listed for sale or not; please specify this in the artwork’s title (Price(GBP) or NFS (not for sale)).
- PAI_32 will apply a 20% commission on any artwork sales during the exhibition.
- Originality and Authorship: We require that all artworks submitted for the exhibition are original creations of the applying artist. Each artist must hold full authorship rights to their submitted works. By applying, artists affirm that their works are their own and have not infringed upon any other artist’s rights. Plagiarism or any form of art misrepresentation will not be tolerated.
- Artists are responsible for the costs associated with delivering their artwork to the exhibition venue and retrieving it after the event.
- Multiple Project Submissions: Artists submitting more than one project should include all images and project descriptions in a PDF or Word documents via shared link. Each project image should be clearly labeled with an Artist Name/Title/Year/Dimensions/Medium/Price(GBP) or NFS (not for sale). Please submit the application form only once.
SUBMISSION FEES
- £25 up to 5 works of art or less (non-refundable).
Please find two payment options below: pay with Paypal or pay with card.
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Name your images – Artist Name/Title/Year/Dimensions/Medium/Price(GBP) or NFS (not for sale).
- Fill out the online form.
- Include Your Project description (around 200 words).
- Send direct links to your artworks via GoogleDrive or Dropbox (PNG/JPG images, 100-500KB recommended).
RESPONSIBILITY & IMAGE USAGE
While every effort will be made to handle artworks delicately and ensure supervision during public viewing hours, PAI_32 cannot be held accountable for any loss or damage. Artists are advised to arrange their own insurance for protection.
Additionally, PAI_32 retains the authority to capture photographs of the artworks during the exhibition and to utilise these images for promotional and educational activities indefinitely. By participating in this call and submitting their artwork, artists are agreeing to these specified conditions.
- Became a Part of PAI_32 Platform: Exhibit your artwork in Central London gallery, renowned for attracting a diverse and discerning audience.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with art curators, collectors, and fellow artists. This is a rare chance to expand your professional network and uncover collaborative opportunities.
- Sales and Exposure: Sell your artwork at the exhibition. Gain significant exposure and the opportunity to expand your collector base.
- International Collaboration & Printing: For artists residing afar, participate by sending digital images. We offer professional printing services to ensure your work is displayed with the highest quality in our gallery space.
- Career Milestone: This exhibition is not just a display; it’s a career-defining moment for emerging and mid-career artists. Being part of this event in London marks a prestigious milestone in any artist’s journey.
INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES
We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all artists, regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, or disability. Our platform is a space where diversity is celebrated, and every artist is valued for their unique perspective and creativity. We encourage artists from all backgrounds to apply. Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive exhibition that represents a wide array of experiences and artistic expressions.
Seize this opportunity to immerse your creativity in the dialogue between the physical and digital realms. Submit your work and become part of a captivating exploration of THE CITY LISTENS BACK We look forward to witnessing the diverse perspectives and visions that will shape this unique exhibition.
*Before submitting, it’s essential that you carefully review and fully comprehend all the information about the open call.
APPLICATION FORM
EXHIBITION APPLICATION FEES
£25.00
EXHIBITION APPLICATION FEES
£25.00
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