Expanded Photography Research Residency Japan 2027–2028

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FotoCreativaBA

EXPANDED PHOTOGRAPHY RESEARCH RESIDENCY Japan | 2027–2028 Deadline: 30 Dec 2026 Country: Japan The Expanded Photography Research Residency is a hybrid international program organized by FotoCreativaBA in collaboration with IDEA R LAB (directed by Hiroko Ohtsuki in Kurashiki, Japan). The platform connects expanded photography, visual observation, material processes, local contexts, and global cultural exchange. The programming is structured into three distinct phases: Phase 1 (12-Month Online Laboratory): Shifting away from heavy weekly screen time, this phase prioritizes autonomous processes, deep reading, and monthly theoretical/creative triggers linking contemporary expanded photography with Japanese aesthetics (e.g., Wabi-Sabi, Kintsugi, the Ma interval, and the Provoke movement). It includes monthly 1-on-1 curatorial reviews, collective critiques, and guest lectures. Phase 2 (1-Month On-Site Residency): Fieldwork at IDEA R LAB focused on studio work, site-specific research, and material investigation using local industrial waste. Phase 3 (Closing & Public Presentation): Final project reviews, open studios, process-based exhibitions, or activations both online and at the FotoCreativaBA gallery. The program is explicitly conceived as a space for exploration, learning, and transcultural dialogue rather than a purely production-oriented residency. Duration of residency The complete hybrid program lasts 13 months in total. This includes a 12-month online laboratory (March 2027 – February 2028), followed by a 1-month on-site stay in Kurashiki, Japan. Artists can choose their preferred month for the in-person phase from three available slots in 2028: March, April, or May (with 3 artists hosted per month, totaling 9 artists). Accommodation Artists receive full accommodation during their 1-month on-site stay in Japan, to ensure a comfortable stay while interacting with the residency peers and the local community. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Eligible Disciplines: Open to visual artists, contemporary photographers, and researchers from anywhere in the world interested in expanded photography, material processes, and transcultural dialogue. The program is fully bilingual (Spanish/English friendly). Work Equipment & Resources: Artists have access to specialized workspaces and a unique framework for creative reuse. This includes access to local industrial waste materials and discarded objects to be used as creative media, alongside guidance on collecting, documenting, and conceptually reinterpreting these elements. Assistance & Mentorship: The program provides continuous curatorial training. This includes monthly 1-on-1 curatorial feedback and mentorship sessions with Program Director Natheim, as well as on-site coordination, local integration, and expert facilitation by Hiroko Ohtsuki in Japan.Studio / Workspace Artists have full access to the dedicated studio facilities and workspaces at IDEA R LAB. The workspace is shared among the 3 artists in residence each month, fostering a collaborative learning environment. It is designed to support material experimentation, site-specific research, and direct dialogue with the local environment and the Kurashiki community.Fees and support As a self-funded international platform, the residency relies on a program fee with the following structure: Fee Range / Investment: An initial enrollment fee of USD 360 (payable only upon acceptance to secure the spot), followed by an installment plan of 12 monthly payments of USD 240 during the online phase. What is included: 12 months of specialized online curatorial training and regular feedback, specialized seminars, use of shared studio facilities, community living support, Wi-Fi, full on-site accommodation in Japan (room, linens, breakfast, and dinner), and a formal exhibition opportunity to showcase work at the FotoCreativaBA gallery in Buenos Aires, Argentina. What is NOT included: Airfare to Japan, personal expenses, and personal art materials. Expectations towards the artist Artists are expected to actively participate in both the online development phase and the on-site research. Upon completion of the residency, taking part in the closing activation is an integral part of the program. This includes participating in final project reviews, open studios, process-based exhibitions, or practical activations. Furthermore, artists are expected to participate in a collective presentation or public discussion, which will take place either online or physically at the FotoCreativaBA gallery. Application information How to apply: Interested visual artists, photographers, and researchers must complete the official online application form before the deadline. Selection Process: Applications will be evaluated by the curatorial committee based on the candidate’s interest in expanded photography, material experimentation, and intercultural research. Selected artists will be notified directly via email and must pay the initial enrollment fee to secure their placement. Application Deadline: December 30, 2026. Inquiries: hola@fotocreativaba.com

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Open to visual artists, photographers, and researchers from anywhere in the world