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Modern Architecture

HOMANITY

Redefining Home, Belonging and Identity

HOMANITY

A Space Gallery, Venice
In parallel with the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

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HOMANITY is a long-term interdisciplinary project developed by A Space Gallery in Venice, exploring the evolving concept of home as both a physical and emotional space. Initiated during the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, HOMANITY is a living, expanding artistic platform that brings together artists, architects, and thinkers from around the world to reflect on what it means to belong — to a space, a self, a society.

The name HOMANITY is a neologism — a fusion of:

  • HOME + HUMANITY – Home as a shared human need and a space of connection.

  • HOME + IDENTITY – Home as a reflection of our inner world and sense of self.

  • HOME + ENTITY – Home as a fluid, ever-transforming structure, never final, always becoming.

In a time marked by housing crises, mass migration, disconnection, and rapid urban transformation, HOMANITY asks:

Where do we belong? What defines a home today? Can home be a feeling, a process, a choice?

This project is not a single exhibition, but an organic, evolving space of thought and form. New exhibitions, installations, performances, and public programs are presented throughout the duration of the Biennale. Each contribution becomes part of a wider dialogue — shaped by the shared experience of searching, remembering, and redefining what home truly means.

HOMANITY is both collective and deeply personal. It is a ritual of grounding, a process of inner and outer rooting, a manifestation of presence in the world.

Footprints in the Sand

Why Participate?

Reasons to join

the HOMANITY project

🌍 International Visibility
Present your work in Venice during the Architecture Biennale 2025 — one of the world’s most prestigious art and design events.

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🌀 Deep Artistic Context
Be part of a thoughtful, evolving project that explores identity, space, and the human condition through art and architecture.

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🎭 Meaningful Expression
HOMANITY encourages authentic, personal voices — giving artists a platform to ask important questions and share their truth.

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🤝 Collaborative Energy
Connect with a diverse international community of creators, thinkers, and institutions — and become part of something greater than yourself.

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🌱 Living Project
This is not a static show — it is a living, breathing exhibition that evolves over time. Your contribution becomes part of an organic whole.

Ways to Participate

 

Explore how you can become part of the HOMANITY project.

▶️ Solo Show (5–30 days) Present your work as an independent exhibition within the curatorial framework of HOMANITY, a project accompanying the Architecture Biennale 2025 in Venice. 📍 Location: A Space Gallery, Venice 📝 Application fee: €100 (non-refundable) 💶 Participation costs (partial contribution): The following rates represent approximately 50% of the total production cost. The remaining part is covered by the organizer. 5 days: €1500 14 days: €3000 30 days: €5000 🎨 Optional: Organizational assistance & vernissage support – €1000 🔍 Selection Criteria All solo exhibitions are selected based on a careful curatorial evaluation of the artistic quality and relevance to the themes of HOMANITY. We aim to ensure that each presentation resonates with the spirit of the project, while also maintaining the artist’s full creative autonomy. ⚠️ Important: Due to limited availability, applications will be reviewed in order of submission. We recommend applying early to secure a preferred timeframe.

▶️ Group Exhibition (1–3 works) Participate in a curated group show as part of the HOMANITY project during the Architecture Biennale 2025. 📍 Location: A Space Gallery, Venice 📝 Application fee: €100 (non-refundable) 💶 Participation fee (per work): 1 work: €300 2 works: €600 3 works: €900 🎨 The fee includes exhibition space, curatorial guidance, coordination of installation, and presence in gallery materials. 🔍 Selection Criteria Each work will be selected based on artistic quality and coherence with the HOMANITY themes. Group exhibitions are designed to showcase diverse voices and highlight important perspectives on the notion of home, belonging, and transformation. ⚠️ Important: Limited number of works will be accepted. First come, first reviewed. Early submission is highly recommended.

▶️ Text / Installation / Object Contribution Contribute your idea, reflection, or small installation as part of the evolving exhibition. 📍 Displayed as part of the central installation or narrative wall. 💶 Cost: €150 📝 Application fee: €100 This format is ideal for writers, poets, theorists, or conceptual artists.

▶️ Research / Collaboration Are you an architect, theorist, urbanist, philosopher, or activist? Join the project through temporary residence, lecture, or collaborative event. 💶 Custom offer based on scope and duration. 📝 Application fee: €100 Let us know your idea and how it relates to HOMANITY.

Regulations & Terms of Participation

Project: HOMANITY

Location: A Space Gallery, Venice

Duration: May 10 – November 30, 2025

1. General Rules of Participation

  • The HOMANITY project is open to visual artists, architects, researchers, and creators working with text, installation, sound, or conceptual forms.

  • Applications are open internationally. There is no age or nationality restriction.

  • All applicants are expected to present original work that aligns conceptually or poetically with the HOMANITY project and its curatorial vision.

2. Application Process

  • Applicants must fill out the application form available at www.castelloart.com.

  • An application fee of €100 applies to all categories and is non-refundable.

  • Submissions are reviewed by the curatorial team based on artistic quality and coherence with the project’s themes.

  • In case of a high number of applications, priority will be given based on the order of confirmed registrations (including payment).

3. Exhibition Conditions

  • Exhibitions are presented within the HOMANITY framework but retain the independence and identity of each creator.

  • Participation fees partially cover the organizational costs. The remaining costs are supported by A Space Gallery as part of its curatorial commitment.

  • The base participation fees are as follows:

Solo Shows

  • 5 days: €1500

  • 14 days: €3000

  • 30 days: €5000
    ➡ Optional support with organization and vernissage: €1000 per week

 

Group Exhibition

  • Based on number and size of artworks submitted. 

 

Competitions & Special Calls

  • Artists may submit works for thematic competitions.

  • A 40% commission applies to all sales facilitated by the gallery during exhibitions, competitions or shared representation.

  • No commission applies when artists manage their own sales during solo exhibitions.

4. Technical & Logistical Responsibilities

  • Participants are responsible for:

    • Transport, packaging, and insurance of their works.

    • Installation and de-installation (unless additional services are agreed).

  • The gallery provides:

    • 40 m² exhibition space with storefront access.

    • Basic lighting and electricity.

5. Timeline & Payment

  • Selected participants will receive a participation agreement with payment details.

  • To confirm the reservation, a 30% deposit is required upon signing.

  • The remaining balance is due no later than 14 days before the start of the exhibition.

  • In case of cancellation after confirmation, the deposit is non-refundable.

6. Legal & Insurance

  • The gallery holds civil liability insurance for the space but is not liable for damage or loss of artworks.

  • Artists are strongly advised to arrange their own insurance coverage.

  • By participating, artists grant A Space Gallery the right to document and use visuals of the exhibition for promotional and archival purposes.

7. Special Note on Curatorial Coherence

  • All participants are encouraged to refer to the central theme of HOMANITY, whether through concept, material, or symbolic gesture.

  • We believe in openness and poetic interpretation. Even the simplest artistic statement can enrich the shared reflection on what it means to redefine home, space, and belonging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply to HOMANITY? Artists, architects, designers, researchers, and thinkers from all over the world are welcome. There are no age or nationality restrictions.

Can I apply with a collective or team? Yes. Collaborative projects and collectives are welcome. Please mention this clearly in your application form.

Do I need to be present during my exhibition? It is not mandatory. However, your presence is encouraged, especially for opening events. Organizational support can be provided for an extra fee (€1000 per week)

Is there a curatorial selection process? Yes. All proposals are reviewed based on artistic quality and relevance to the theme of HOMANITY. In the case of high interest, selection will also depend on the order of submissions.

What does the €100 application fee cover? It covers administrative and curatorial review costs. This fee is non-refundable.

Why is there a participation fee for exhibitions? The participation fee is a partial contribution to the real costs of organizing the exhibition – covering gallery space, curatorial support, logistics, administration, and the creation of a professional setting during the Venice Architecture Biennale. This model enables access for independent artists without relying on commercial gallery representation. Every submission is evaluated based on artistic merit and relevance to the HOMANITY concept. Payment does not guarantee selection.

Can I sell artworks during the exhibition? Yes. If the artist handles the sale independently, no commission is taken by the gallery. However, if the gallery facilitates or finalizes the sale on behalf of the artist (e.g. during collective exhibitions or through direct inquiry), a 40% commission will apply to cover the cost of promotion, presentation, and mediation. This helps support the sustainability of the project.

Are the artworks insured? Artists are responsible for insuring their own artworks during transportation, exhibition, and storage. While we do our best to provide a secure environment, HOMANITY does not assume responsibility for any damage, theft, or loss. We recommend arranging individual or group insurance policies for the duration of the exhibition.

If I apply and get accepted, can I choose the exact exhibition dates? Yes – accepted artists will be invited to choose from available dates, within the timeframe of the project. We recommend applying early, as available slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who installs the exhibition? Artists are responsible for installing and dismantling their exhibitions. The gallery provides technical guidance and, upon request, can offer installation support for an additional fee. In collective exhibitions, the gallery curates and arranges the works with respect to the overall narrative.

 HOMANITY Open Call – Competitions

Two ways to join the movement through creative challenge.

✨ We are looking for depth, truth and vision.
Your work can become part of a project that redefines the future.

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