Open Call // For A Rainy Day: Publishing As A Site Of Collectivization
Type
Residency
Category
Activism, Architecture, Conceptual, Curating, Desi...
Status
Archived
Deadline
July 1, 2017
Application Fee
Not Available
Host
PRAKSIS
Location
Oslo, Norway

PRAKSIS is pleased to develop Residency No. 7, For A Rainy Day: Publishing As A Site Of Collectivization with artist Iz Öztat (Turkey).

Iz Öztat writes that she “plans to explore the ways collectives can use publishing as an integral part of their artistic practice: articulating artistic imaginaries, shaping communities and proposing alternative value systems and political horizons. While looking at precedent practices shaped and informed by particular historical circumstances, we – a group formed by an open call and supported by an artist-run Oslo organisation – will search for models of publication that are conceptually, formally and socially relevant to our own experiences and commitments. We will experiment with a range of analogue and digital publishing technologies and diverse approaches to dissemination, exploring the collectivities we imagine and the publics we would like to engender.”

ABOUT IZ ÖZTAT //

Iz Öztat (Istanbul, 1981) lives in Istanbul. She is a member of BAÇOY-KOOP (Printing, Duplication and Distribution Cooperative), a group that utilizes the mimeograph technology for collective, independent publishing in Turkey’s current climate of repression. The cooperative conducts archival research into mimeographed printed material and dialogues with the technology’s previous generation of users – investigations that lead to collectively-produced printed matter, actions and installations. She is a collaborator in HTTPpRESS, an online platform that publishes content with free/libre licences or notices. With Fatma Belkıs, she explores the convergence of water and freedom, and she communes with the shade of Zişan (1894 – 1970) who appears to her as a historical figure, a channeled spirit and an alter ego. She has taught at Oberlin College (USA) as a Visiting Professor. Selected exhibitions include Tamawuj, Sharjah Biennial 13, United Arab Emirates (2017); Land without Land, Heidelberger Kunstverein, Germany (2016); Saltwater: A Theory of Thought Forms, 14th Istanbul Biennial (2015); Conducted in Depth and Projected at Length, Heidelberger Kunstverein, Germany (2014); Rendez-vous 13, Institut d’art Contemporain, Lyon, France (2013); and Here Together Now, Matadero Madrid, Spain (2013).

POTENTIAL RESIDENTS //

PRAKSIS seeks to assemble a residency community of approximately 5-8 participants with experience either in supportive collective working or producing self-published material. When applying, applicants are urged to articulate their likely residency focus and activity as clearly and succinctly as possible, since the form and content of the residency’s publications will be determined by each participant's research and practice. There will be an emphasis on exploring collective practice – either through projects realisable in the timespan of the residency, or the seeding of ideas for longer-term projects and collaborations. This residency is multidisciplinary: applications are welcomed from anyone with relevant experience and interests. PRAKSIS aims to provide an environment for development and professional growth: applications are welcome from practitioners of differing ages and experience levels.

WHAT PRAKSIS PROVIDES //

This residency offers comfortable accommodation for non-Oslo based residents in central Oslo. Local residents will continue to live at their usual address. The residency community will come together regularly at the residency studio space, and at organised events and meals. Weekly meals will bring the residency community together for discussion, debate and friendship. On weekdays PRAKSIS will provide lunch. Dinners for all residents will be held weekly with invited guests. Oslo has a vibrant and adventurous arts landscape. PRAKSIS will provide residents with information and links to the city’s art scene, informing them about exhibitions, talks, performances and other events. PRAKSIS seeks wherever possible to connect participants with relevant organisations and individuals in Oslo. PRAKSIS residencies aim to introduce the residency community to Oslo creatives in various spheres, including curators, writers, artists, and musicians.


REQUIREMENTS //

English is the common language at PRAKSIS and residents must be sufficiently fluent to participate in group discussion and activity. Residents are expected to involve themselves fully in the work of the residency: joining meals, participating in events and engaging with the resident community. Accepting a residency involves a commitment to participation for the full residency term.

APPLICATION FEE //

There is an application fee towards administrative costs of 60 NOK (£5.50 as of 19/05/17) .

For application guidlines please visit http://www.praksisoslo.org/residencies-blog/2017/5/september-october-2017-z-oztat" target="_self">praksisoslo.org.