artist & curator
there are 2 options to join the 5th edition of the wrong biennale; pavilion and embassy
what is a pavilion?
a dedicated website, or any other online format, including social media, organised by an artist, a curator or team of curators, to host artworks by 1o (ten) artists or more
what is an embassy?
an exhibition, a public event or a series of public events happening in a physical location, organised by an artist, a curator or team of curators, featuring artwork by 5 (five) artists or more
what’s new?
the wrong biennale launches its own tv channel, and every pavilion and embassy will have 24h of tv air time in order to showcase its concept and artworks as a linear tv experience
the wrong also plans to award multiple micro grants to pavilions and embassies selected by the council during the course of the biennale
i want to join the wrong as an artist
to join the wrong as an artist you must organise a pavilion or embassy, or join someone's pavilion or embassy
i want to build a pavilion/embassy, what do i have to do?
you have to create a concept and a name for your project, and if needed, register a dedicated domain, create a website, and host it
you select the artists, and display the artworks in a respectful manner to the artists. you also set the conditions of participation in your project. you select your artists and the works only following your own concept and criteria, but make sure to be in accordance with the wrong’s guidelines, and have artists’ grant you explicit rights to show their work
you also have to submit a 1h~24h playlist of vimeo/youtube public videos authored by the artists of your pavilion or embassy, to be broadcasted at thewrong.tv and 18o.thewrong.tv
are there any naming restrictions?
the name of your project cannot include “WRONG” or “BIENNALE” or any combination of these words, nor special characters or gliphs
you cannot name your project after yourself or your organisation, you must give it a poetic title that represents the vibe of your project
what is the time commitment for each option?
pavilions must be online from november 1st, 2o21 until march 1st, 2o22. embassies must open between november 1st, 2o21 and march 1st, 2o22
what are the deadlines?
check out upcoming deadlines
are there any artwork guidelines?
anything goes, but the wrong focus is on the abstract essence of joy and the exploration of creativity
feel free to generate a pavilion/embassy that is not governed by the pandemic or other social, political or ecological issues, and that celebrates digital art in a positive and constructive way
what about adult oriented art?
if your pavilion/embassy will host +18 adult oriented content, please make clear warning notice at the entrance
can i make an open call for artists to join my pavilion/embassy?
yes, open calls can start now and be active until the last day of the event. you decide when and how you want artists to submit their works
can i make artists pay to review their work?
no. making artists pay a fee to submit their work to your pavilion or embassy is 1oo% forbidden
do i get paid to curate or participate at the wrong?
no. there is no economic remuneration for building your pavilion or running your embassy for the wrong
can i secure sponsors or grants to fund my project?
yes. you are free to secure sponsors for your pavilion or embassy, and make your own revenue in the context of the wrong. your sponsors will only run their brand presence in your project premises
if you secure funds, please be fair when paying for your work and your featured artists' work
are there any materials to introduce the wrong to any third party?
please use about to introduce the wrong to artists, sponsors & institutions, press may be a good support too
what is the acceptance ratio?
the wrong practices instant radical inclusion, meaning; anyone wanting to join is very welcome, without the need of a CV, cover letter, application fee or any of the other cultural industry standards you may encounter regularly, but when joining, please consider to do so in good faith as we embrace you in same fashion
acceptance ratio of proposals is almost 1oo% when instructions are followed, energy is positive, and deadlines are met
if your pavilion/embassy does not enter the wrong, it does not make your proposal or you as curator/artist, unheard or invalid. it merely means that it does not fit the context of the wrong
who defines what proposals enter the wrong?
the head curator, together with members of the wrong team, and with support from the wrong council
understand that as you are free to submit, we are also free to choose. decision is final, and must be accepted in good faith
how can i be in touch about it all?
all announcements are published at the artists & curators facebook groups
my question is not here...
all questions are welcome. please send yours via email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible
disclaimer
all conditions, guidelines and deadlines may be added, changed and/or updated from now and to the opening of the event, always aiming to improve the organisation of the biennale, and to help the guidance of its community
any last words?
please be nice, be patient, respect everyone's work, opinions, and let’s have a good time
welcome to the wrong
what is a pavilion?
a dedicated website, or any other online format, including social media, organised by an artist, a curator or team of curators, to host artworks by 1o (ten) artists or more
what is an embassy?
an exhibition, a public event or a series of public events happening in a physical location, organised by an artist, a curator or team of curators, featuring artwork by 5 (five) artists or more
what’s new?
the wrong biennale launches its own tv channel, and every pavilion and embassy will have 24h of tv air time in order to showcase its concept and artworks as a linear tv experience
the wrong also plans to award multiple micro grants to pavilions and embassies selected by the council during the course of the biennale
i want to join the wrong as an artist
to join the wrong as an artist you must organise a pavilion or embassy, or join someone's pavilion or embassy
i want to build a pavilion/embassy, what do i have to do?
you have to create a concept and a name for your project, and if needed, register a dedicated domain, create a website, and host it
you select the artists, and display the artworks in a respectful manner to the artists. you also set the conditions of participation in your project. you select your artists and the works only following your own concept and criteria, but make sure to be in accordance with the wrong’s guidelines, and have artists’ grant you explicit rights to show their work
you also have to submit a 1h~24h playlist of vimeo/youtube public videos authored by the artists of your pavilion or embassy, to be broadcasted at thewrong.tv and 18o.thewrong.tv
are there any naming restrictions?
the name of your project cannot include “WRONG” or “BIENNALE” or any combination of these words, nor special characters or gliphs
you cannot name your project after yourself or your organisation, you must give it a poetic title that represents the vibe of your project
what is the time commitment for each option?
pavilions must be online from november 1st, 2o21 until march 1st, 2o22. embassies must open between november 1st, 2o21 and march 1st, 2o22
what are the deadlines?
check out upcoming deadlines
now ~ july 15th, 2o21 send an email and let us know your name and how you want to join, either as a pavilion or embassy, also include a brief idea of your project
now ~ august 1st, 2o21 we will get back to you via email to confirm receipt and open initial conversation
now ~ september 15th, 2o21 submit your pavilion/embassy please confirm title, name of curator, domain link, location, full list of artists and tv playlist
september 16th ~ october 15th, 2o21 we will get back to you via email to confirm all details of your participation
november 1st, 2o21 official opening of the fifth edition of the wrong biennale
are there any artwork guidelines?
anything goes, but the wrong focus is on the abstract essence of joy and the exploration of creativity
feel free to generate a pavilion/embassy that is not governed by the pandemic or other social, political or ecological issues, and that celebrates digital art in a positive and constructive way
what about adult oriented art?
if your pavilion/embassy will host +18 adult oriented content, please make clear warning notice at the entrance
can i make an open call for artists to join my pavilion/embassy?
yes, open calls can start now and be active until the last day of the event. you decide when and how you want artists to submit their works
can i make artists pay to review their work?
no. making artists pay a fee to submit their work to your pavilion or embassy is 1oo% forbidden
do i get paid to curate or participate at the wrong?
no. there is no economic remuneration for building your pavilion or running your embassy for the wrong
can i secure sponsors or grants to fund my project?
yes. you are free to secure sponsors for your pavilion or embassy, and make your own revenue in the context of the wrong. your sponsors will only run their brand presence in your project premises
if you secure funds, please be fair when paying for your work and your featured artists' work
are there any materials to introduce the wrong to any third party?
please use about to introduce the wrong to artists, sponsors & institutions, press may be a good support too
what is the acceptance ratio?
the wrong practices instant radical inclusion, meaning; anyone wanting to join is very welcome, without the need of a CV, cover letter, application fee or any of the other cultural industry standards you may encounter regularly, but when joining, please consider to do so in good faith as we embrace you in same fashion
acceptance ratio of proposals is almost 1oo% when instructions are followed, energy is positive, and deadlines are met
if your pavilion/embassy does not enter the wrong, it does not make your proposal or you as curator/artist, unheard or invalid. it merely means that it does not fit the context of the wrong
who defines what proposals enter the wrong?
the head curator, together with members of the wrong team, and with support from the wrong council
understand that as you are free to submit, we are also free to choose. decision is final, and must be accepted in good faith
how can i be in touch about it all?
all announcements are published at the artists & curators facebook groups
my question is not here...
all questions are welcome. please send yours via email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible
disclaimer
all conditions, guidelines and deadlines may be added, changed and/or updated from now and to the opening of the event, always aiming to improve the organisation of the biennale, and to help the guidance of its community
any last words?
please be nice, be patient, respect everyone's work, opinions, and let’s have a good time
welcome to the wrong