International Forum 2026 in Berlin: 90 seconds presentation

Dear Members,

Would you like to be one of the 10 selected members presenting their work or institution during Sculpture Network’s upcoming International Forum in Berlin (29–31 October 2026)?

We warmly invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to present your artistic practice to an audience of art professionals, collectors, curators, and sculpture enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Venue: PalaisPopulaire

Date & Time of the Presentation: Friday, 30 October 2026

Presentation Format

90-Second Presentations

• Each selected member will have 90 seconds to present their work to an audience of approximately 100 art professionals and art lovers.
• During the presentation, 10 images of your work will be projected.
• A moderator will keep track of the time and indicate when your presentation has ended.
• Presentations will take place in person and in English. Therefore, selected artists must be present in Berlin on the day of the event.

Who Can Apply

• Members of Sculpture Network only

Participation Requirements:

• Your portfolio on Sculpture Network must be fully updated, including: Gallery, Information/About, Exhibitions, Contact details
• All forms of contemporary sculpture are welcome. However, proposals related to the Forum theme — Bodytalk – The Return of the Human Figure in Contemporary Sculpture — will be given priority.

Jury: 

• Anne Berk (NL) - curator of the Forum 2026
• Anemone Vostell (DE) - co-curator of the Forum 2026

A total of 10 members will be selected.

How to Apply

Please send the following materials by email to: info@sculpture-network.org. Subject line: “90 SEC PRESENTATION”
Your application must include:

1. Ten Images for the Presentation

• JPG format
• Approx. 1024 × 768 px
• Each file must include your surname
• Images must be numbered from 001 to 010 according to the order of appearance
  Example: Smith_001, Smith_002, etc.

2. Artist Statement: A short written statement (max. 100 words) summarizing your artistic practice and the work you wish to present.

3. Presentation Outline: 10 concise bullet points summarizing the main ideas you intend to address during your presentation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 June 2026

The 10 selected members will be announced on 6 July 2026

If You Are Selected

You will present your work at PalaisPopulaire during Sculpture Network’s International Forum, in front of an international audience including artists, curators, mediators, collectors, buyers, and sculpture enthusiasts.

Selected artists are expected to:

• Prepare thoroughly — 90 seconds can pass very quickly, and careful preparation will help you make the most of this valuable opportunity.
• Speak directly to the audience rather than reading from the screen.
• Focus on the broader concepts, ideas, and context of your work while the images are projected, rather than describing each image individually.

To ensure a smooth presentation flow and avoid technical issues, all images will be compiled by Sculpture Network staff into a single PowerPoint presentation.

Selected artists may also benefit from the early bird registration rate for the Forum.