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We received 658 proposals voted on by an international jury of over 600 people from many disciplines. 84 countries were represented on both sides. In addition to many individuals, 21 international university classes made jurying part of their syllabus.
All jurors were asked to read at least 50 anonymous submissions, with many reading over a hundred. Over 20,000 votes were ultimately cast to determine the five winning proposals that will become exhibitions in the 2025-2026 season at apexart in New York City.
The winning proposals are:
Surviving Shadows - Afghan Art in the Face of Suppression
Submitted by Yama Rahimi—Germany
Highlights the resilience of Afghan artists under Taliban rule, showcasing works destroyed, smuggled, or created in exile. It documents their survival, resistance, and hope, preserving Afghan art’s legacy against oppression.
A Lotus Blooming in a Sea of Fire
Submitted by Song Ha Pham—United States
Explores art’s role in healing post-war trauma, marking 50 years since the U.S. wars in Southeast Asia. Through sculptures, textiles, films, and performances, Southeast Asian refugee artists transform war remnants into symbols of resilience, renewal, and hope for a thriving future.
The uterus is also a fist
Submitted by Talita Trizoli and Renata Freitas—Brazil
Explores the intersection of reproductive rights and Brazilian art, addressing the criminalization of abortion and women’s lack of bodily autonomy. Featuring works by feminist artists from the G.A.F. collective, it highlights the political and personal dimensions of femininity, body autonomy, and the struggles faced by Brazilian women.
Silence Is Still Our Best Chance
Submitted by Atul Kumar Giri—Norway
A collaborative exhibition exploring the significance of silence in an increasingly noisy world. Through sound installations, textile art, and movement, the project highlights the mental and physical benefits of quietness. Set in New York, it contrasts urban noise with moments of introspective stillness.
Obsesión! Labor as Pleasure
Submitted by Francisco Donoso—United States
Explores the intersection of labor and pleasure in the work of US-based Latinx artists. Through time-intensive, material-driven practices, these artists engage themes of migration, feminism, and consumerism, redefining activism through joy, self-care, and resistance while celebrating the transformative power of labor.
The full ranking of proposals can be found here. Please consider submitting a proposal to our International Open Call in February 2025, or being a juror by sending an email to juror@apexart.org by the first week of January 2025.
