Aesthetics - 2023

Aesthetics - 2023 is a dual exhibition and publication opportunity to showcase artworks exploring aesthetic aspects of visual art. Aesthetics is defined as the pleasing qualities in an art piece, including factors such as balance, scale, shape, color, movement, and visual weight. The aesthetic experience is created by visual fascination and involves a range of emotions from beauty to awe and sublimity.

The call is open to all visual artists worldwide working in 2 and 3-dimensional media, including painting, drawing, illustration, photography, digital arts, sculpture, and mixed media. All styles and subject interpretations are welcome. Artists can submit up to 5 original artworks; maximum 2 artworks will be selected from each artist. Submission is free of charge. Selected artists will pay a selection fee of USD 40.

Selected artworks will be exhibited online from July 20 to September 20, 2023, and published in The Book of Arts: Aesthetics publication. The online version of the book is available for free, while high-quality print editions can be ordered. Selected artists receive a digital certificate, online profile page on the Biafarin platform, digital exhibition poster, social media promotional badges, and a report with analytics on artwork views, comments, and engagement. An exhibition catalogue will be published in both online and print formats and promoted internationally. All selected artworks are promoted for sale.