VA-M Festival 2025 Photography Open Call

General Info

PhMuseum and HPO invite visual artists to offer their interpretation of Vivere A-Metropolitano, literally A-Metropolitan Living, meant as a way to explore the architecture, landscapes and ideas of provincial areas, giving a new meaning to those places protected by low density that do not correspond to and do not aspire to the dimension of the metropolis.

Applicants can submit projects and series of images reflecting on this theme, with no geographical constraints. All visual approaches are welcome.

The selected works will be exhibited in 5 public billboards (6x3 meters) curated by PhMuseum as part of the Vivere A-Metropolitano festival, organized by HPO, which will take place in Italy from 31 March to 23 April 2025 between Ferrara and some municipalities of the Po Delta Park.

The term "a-metropolitan" does not simply indicate a lack or deprivation, but introduces a desire for emancipation and independence. While considering urban space as the main resource and solution of contemporary living, Vivere A-Metropolitano offers a space for actions and testimonies.

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The project Vivere A-Metropolitano: architetture, idee, paesaggi nella provincia is supported by Festival Architecture-Edition 3, promoted by the General Directorate of Contemporary Creativity of the Italian Ministry of Culture.