Open call for Synergy Contemporary Jewelry & Wearable Artworks Exhibition
Open call
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25 Apr 2025
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14 Jun 2025
Published: 29.05.2025
News!
Extended deadline
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Galleria Carlo Lucidi
Via Mameli 16G, Monterotondo
00015 - Rome
ITALY -
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Tincal lab
Rua Miguel Bombarda, 285, shop 25
4050-381 - Porto
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Uni.Versus Gallery
Trion Ierarchon 19
11851 - Athens
GREECE
- Mail:
- info
synergycalls.com
- Management:
- Carlo Lucidi, Ana Pina, Niki Stylianou
DEADLINE: 14/06/2025

This is a call to a collective exhibition that seeks to examine the tensions and intersections between: what is and what is not—a journey through the epiphany of presence and the echoes of absence. We invite Αrtists of all levels—from students to advanced professionals—to contribute wearable artworks that explore this duality, possibly expressing their interrelation through the dialogue between the contrasting elements underscored and/or used.
At every moment, we are surrounded by signs, traces, and voids that define our existence. Like the vibrant hues of a Matisse canvas or the palpable absence of certainty in Kafka’s prose, our quest leads us to unexpected places. Presence reveals itself in the form of a smile, a gesture, or a piece of wearable art, within the context of contemporary culture and its reflections: interpersonal relationships, identity, memory, space, and time. Conversely, Absence manifests in emptiness, silence, the space in between, or in the unsettling feelings of something is missing, often linked to trauma and the past.
The Project
This exhibition is a manifestation of an innovative, vibrant SYNERGY among three galleries: Galleria Carlo Lucidi in Rome, the Tincal Lab Gallery in Porto, and Uni.Versus Gallery in Athens. This first exhibition, organized by SYNERGY, will be co-curated by the three gallerists and will simultaneously take place across the three locations, allowing for a rich and interconnected exploration of the theme, as each gallery will contribute its unique perspective.
Eligibility
This exhibition, themed “Presence and Absence,” opens its doors to Αrtists worldwide.
Whether you are a student, an emerging Αrtist or a seasoned professional working in the field of Contemporary Jewelry, we encourage you to feel inspired and submit your application. There are no restrictions regarding the material, size, or form of the works to be presented. However, the conceptual background of the proposals submitted needs to address the subjects of the particular theme: PRESENCE / ABSENCE. We are looking for authentic approaches and craftsmanship excellence. All works must be new and conceived specifically for this project. Pieces that are part of past collections or have been exhibited before will not be accepted.
Applications must be sent by JUNE 14, 2025. No entries past the deadline will be accepted.
Application stage: The process of submitting the application has a cost of 5 euros
Selection Stage: If selected to participate in the PRESENCE and ABSENCE project, you must pay a fee of 55 euros.
The final list of the selected Artists to participate in the three exhibitions of this SYNERGY will be announced by JUNE 30th, 2025
Timeline
Application stage: June 14, 2025.
Announcement of participants: June 30, 2025.
Reception of pieces: July 31, 2025.
Opening of the exhibition: September 20, 2025.
More info HERE
About Synergy
Synergy is a collaboration between Galleria Carlo Lucidi (Rome), Tincal Lab (Porto) and Uni.Versus Art Room (Athens), founded by Carlo Lucidi, Ana Pina, and Niki Stylianou, respectively. Three spaces, three perspectives, one shared project unfolding in parallel across different cities—blurring borders, both geographical and conceptual At the heart of Synergy is the meeting and contrast of opposites, the moment when two extremes touch and something new emerges. These exhibitions focus on contemporary jewelry, not just objects, but languages, spaces of reflection on the body, presence, and absence. Rooted in Mediterranean cultures, Synergy is an ever-evolving project, fostering dialogue between emerging and established artists, exploring new forms of expression and connection.
The Project
This exhibition is a manifestation of an innovative, vibrant SYNERGY among three galleries: Galleria Carlo Lucidi in Rome, the Tincal Lab Gallery in Porto, and Uni.Versus Gallery in Athens. This first exhibition, organized by SYNERGY, will be co-curated by the three gallerists and will simultaneously take place across the three locations, allowing for a rich and interconnected exploration of the theme, as each gallery will contribute its unique perspective.
Eligibility
This exhibition, themed “Presence and Absence,” opens its doors to Αrtists worldwide.
Whether you are a student, an emerging Αrtist or a seasoned professional working in the field of Contemporary Jewelry, we encourage you to feel inspired and submit your application. There are no restrictions regarding the material, size, or form of the works to be presented. However, the conceptual background of the proposals submitted needs to address the subjects of the particular theme: PRESENCE / ABSENCE. We are looking for authentic approaches and craftsmanship excellence. All works must be new and conceived specifically for this project. Pieces that are part of past collections or have been exhibited before will not be accepted.
Applications must be sent by JUNE 14, 2025. No entries past the deadline will be accepted.
Application stage: The process of submitting the application has a cost of 5 euros
Selection Stage: If selected to participate in the PRESENCE and ABSENCE project, you must pay a fee of 55 euros.
The final list of the selected Artists to participate in the three exhibitions of this SYNERGY will be announced by JUNE 30th, 2025
Timeline
Application stage: June 14, 2025.
Announcement of participants: June 30, 2025.
Reception of pieces: July 31, 2025.
Opening of the exhibition: September 20, 2025.
More info HERE
About Synergy
Synergy is a collaboration between Galleria Carlo Lucidi (Rome), Tincal Lab (Porto) and Uni.Versus Art Room (Athens), founded by Carlo Lucidi, Ana Pina, and Niki Stylianou, respectively. Three spaces, three perspectives, one shared project unfolding in parallel across different cities—blurring borders, both geographical and conceptual At the heart of Synergy is the meeting and contrast of opposites, the moment when two extremes touch and something new emerges. These exhibitions focus on contemporary jewelry, not just objects, but languages, spaces of reflection on the body, presence, and absence. Rooted in Mediterranean cultures, Synergy is an ever-evolving project, fostering dialogue between emerging and established artists, exploring new forms of expression and connection.
News!
Extended deadline
-
-
Galleria Carlo Lucidi
Via Mameli 16G, Monterotondo
00015 - Rome
ITALY -
-
Tincal lab
Rua Miguel Bombarda, 285, shop 25
4050-381 - Porto
PORTUGAL -
-
Uni.Versus Gallery
Trion Ierarchon 19
11851 - Athens
GREECE
- Mail:
- info
synergycalls.com
- Management:
- Carlo Lucidi, Ana Pina, Niki Stylianou
DEADLINE: 14/06/2025
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