Open Call: Biography – Before, Now, or After

Omi Art Gallery invites artists to apply for our new curated online exhibition, Biography – Before, Now, or After, featuring a selection of works chosen by guest curator Anzhela Popova, a London-based gallerist and curator from ADH Studio, Notting Hill.

About the Open Call

In the contemporary world, biography is more than just a personal history—it is a cultural product that actively shapes how individuals are perceived. In an age of digitalisation and globalisation, biographical narratives gain new significance as they become accessible through social media, blogs, and other digital formats. Personal stories serve as metaphors for broader societal processes, revealing deeper mechanisms of interaction between self and society.

Unlike traditional biographies, which often follow a linear structure, contemporary biographies highlight moments of transformation, key events, and new realizations. Artists, through their creative practice, reconstruct and reinterpret their inner worlds in response to these ever-changing realities.

A biography is not static—it is a dynamic process, evolving as individuals reflect, revise, and redefine their narratives. Art becomes both an expression and an exploration of these changes, offering insights into personal experiences while reflecting wider social and cultural shifts.​​​

Why Apply?

• Be part of a professionally curated online exhibition with international visibility.
• Gain exposure to collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts.
• Receive a digital certificate of participation and a catalogue.

This is an opportunity to showcase how personal history intersects with global narratives and to contribute to a broader conversation on identity, transformation, and contemporary biography. We look forward to seeing your work!