IOAEA Art Review Series

The IOAEA is proud to present an exclusive review series spotlighting artists whose work champions ecological awareness and environmental justice.

This carefully curated series features only 10 artists, each receiving a video interview and a published review. The review delves into the artist's practice within cultural and artistic movements, along with an analysis of the visual, conceptual, and technical undertones of their work.

The review process includes a Zoom interview to ensure a thorough understanding of each artist's unique approach and creative interventions. This series aims to highlight artistic careers while exploring how creative work serves as a catalyst for social, political, and environmental awareness.

About IOAEA

IOAEA (Insights of an Eco Artist) is a transdisciplinary platform dedicated to showcasing the work of artists who are addressing pressing ecological and social challenges through their creative practices. Founded in 2021 by Joana Alarcão, IOAEA has evolved from its origins as an archival space into a dynamic communal hub that promotes collaboration and creativity. Based in Portugal, IOAEA operates as a digital hub for artists, curators, researchers, and activists working at the intersection of art, ecology, and social justice.

Documenting Impact Through Art

IOAEA focuses on the transformative power of art in addressing social, political, and environmental issues. Since our establishment, the organization, magazine, and podcast of the same name have aimed to create a space for creative and political discourse free from the constraints of governmental influence. Through our work, we explore the impact of art interventions on contemporary global atmospheres, highlighting artists, artistic projects, artist-led cooperatives, and activist groups committed to fostering dialogue around pressing global affairs.

Our platform is more than just a space for interviews, reviews, residencies, and exhibitions – it's a rallying point for artists who share our passion for social, political, and environmental activism. 

Review Process:

1. Private  Interview:  Zoom session with Joana Alarcão (confidential, not published) 

2. Critical Analysis: professionally written review analysing your work within contemporary art discourse

3. Publication: Review published on IOAEA platform and social media with artwork images and biographical context 

Fee Structure:

• Standard review fee: €200

• Emerging artists: €134,99 (under 30 or <3 years professional practice)

What You Receive:

• Professional critical review (800-1200 words)

• Permanent publication on IOAEA digital platform

• Social media promotion

• Video conversation for deeper work understanding

• Global exposure across IOAEA's international network

For comprehensive details regarding our initiatives, examples of featured artists, and our publication style, we encourage you to visit our official website here.

More about the curator and founder:

Joana Alarcão is a transdisciplinary eco-artist, art journalist, creative director, curator, and researcher based in Portugal. She is passionately dedicated to merging art with social and environmental justice. Joana earned her Master's in Art and Ecology from the Burren College of Art in Ireland, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts. Furthermore, she has completed several independent courses in transdisciplinary curatorial studies and journalism for social change.

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With over 4 years of experience as an art writer and cultural journalist, Joana has contributed extensively to art magazines and NGOs, developing a distinctive voice in contemporary art criticism and eco-art discourse. Her writing practice has involved interviewing and profiling thousands of artists throughout her career, building a comprehensive understanding of diverse creative processes and contemporary art movements. This extensive background in art journalism preceded and informed her founding of IOAEA (Insights of an Eco Artist) in 2021, where she continues to amplify artists' voices and perspectives.

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Currently, also serving as a Collaborating Researcher at CIEBA, she integrates her writing expertise with curatorial and artistic practice, advocating for art's transformative power in addressing cultural and ecological challenges.