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Dear community,

We’re looking forward to our call for artists framing the topic of:

RADICAL EMPATHY.

Why did we choose this topic and where does it come from?

As you may know, the KONJUNGATE project is based on my cyber novel MACHFELD, written in 1999. One of the main characters of this book is Wendy, a fascinating person, who works as an agent for Satoshi NAKAMOTO. On the one hand, she is smart and full of empathy for the cultural conflicts of different extra-galactic forms of life – which is a central part of the novel – and on the other hand, she has a secret job to do that goes against her personal convictions. In addition, she is the eponym of our network.

ONBOARDS Biennale is an exhibition of newly created artworks displayed on billboards across the city.

The exhibition presents art prints from national and international established and emerging artists, artists from Antwerp Art Galleries and from art students of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Sint Lucas Antwerp.

From June 28 till July 25 2021, the public can discover 200 art prints on Antwerp city’s billboards.

The submitted artworks are seen by a broad audience and reviewed by renowned gallerists, art advisors, curators and art publishers.

As part of the exhibition, the ONBOARDS Biennale initiates lectures, audio tours, performances, indoor exhibitions, and a public and professional art prize.