Open Call: Cocks and Cunts. An exhibition at the WearHouse

In a world where sexuality and gender are central to ongoing cultural-political discourse, this exhibition responds with boldness and clarity. “Cocks and Cunts” explores how representation of genitalia can become a declaration of identity, confidence and freedom.
We embrace the power of wearing genitals as a statement. By adorning the body's most intimate parts, these works confront shame, challenge stereotypes, and reveal what is usually hidden. We want to manifest joy, explore sexuality, question gender, celebrate life creation, and any other reflection that comes up by our “Cocks and Cunts”.

Jewellery as defiance against norms, genitalia as pride!

Important dates:
Open call deadline: 18.6.2025.
Selection notice: 22.6.2025.
The last day for the arrival of the accepted pieces: 10.7.2025.
Exhibition in the WearHouse: 25.7.2025-2.8.2025.


Requirements and terms:

• We kindly ask for an application fee of 25 euros, which will fund the exhibition expenses and catalogue. During the exhibition, if you sell, the WearHouse will charge 30% of the selling price. Make sure to include that in your calculations when deciding the final display price. All the extra earnings will go to fund WearHouse's future events and activities.
• All the exhibits are for sale. Art about pride should be spread out, from the artist's bench - to the public realm. Although we are not limiting the selling price of every piece, we want to remind ourselves of the goal of the WearHouse - spreading the idea that jewelry can make a difference. Please remember that jewelry is meant to be worn.
• Due to the nature of international open call with the medium of photography- the curators keep themselves the right to refuse to show a piece in case of incompatibility between the submission to reality.
• The shipping cost of the pieces to Amsterdam and back to the artist will be paid solely by the artist.
• We have no insurance, however, we are responsible for the pieces from the moment we get them. Please pack your pieces carefully, we will handle your pieces with close care.

Bank details:
NL14 ABNA 0137 5982 03
ABN AMRO BANK
Geldersekade 112h, 1012BN Amsterdam
Studio Wearhouse
 
This fee subsidies for selected artists:

1. Participation in the group exhibition.
2. Promotion within Amsterdam's contemporary jewellery scene.
3. Opportunity to sell your work.
4. Inclusion in printed catalogues and other printed materials.
5. Social media and online visibility.

 
 What we need to see in the open call:

1. Short description about the piece/series, why that piece relates to the subject of the exhibition, and the theme of 'Cocks and Cunts'.
2. Dry description- size, weight, materials, type(ring, pendant, etc.), technique if relevant.
3. Pictures- please send us the best picture that shows the qualities of the piece. Send up to 3 pictures per piece. Please avoid colorful backgrounds when taking the pictures.
4. Short introduction of who you are.
5. Display price.
    

*Those pictures might be used for the catalog and socials. In case of a 3rd party copyright owner, send us the name of the photographer.
Please complete the application form and send it along with payment confirmation and high-resolution pictures in one file via WeTransfer to our email address: wearhouse112h@gmail.com.

The WearHouse:
The WearHouse is a new initiative aimed at promoting new ideas/concepts through the medium of jewelry. The WearHouse is an active studio of Yotam Bahat and Daniel Jirkovsky, a space for exhibitions and events taking place in the heart of the Red-light district, Amsterdam.
For more questions please contact us by email, or through our Instagram page @studio_wearhouse.

Inclusivity:
At WearHouse, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful space ground for all artists to create, explore, express, and coexist. We stand firmly against any form of discrimination, hate speech, aggression, or disrespect toward artists participating in our curated exhibitions.
Any violation of this principle will prompt immediate action to uphold artistic freedom and the right to expression. Artists who withdraw from participation due violation of those principles will not be refunded. In certain cases, they may also incur an additional fee to cover the administrative costs of canceling their application.