´ace — Palimpsest Project 2026 — Mural Painting Open Call
Overview
The Palimpsest Project 2026, initiated by ´ace, is an open call for mural proposals that take as their point of departure the palimpsest—a surface marked by successive inscriptions, where prior layers remain legible beneath the new. This conceptual framework positions the mural not as a singular gesture but as an intervention into an already-written urban text, asking artists to reckon with the histories, erasures, and residues that constitute public space. The call is rooted in ´ace's ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue between artistic practice and the urban environment, and it reflects the organization's broader engagement with contemporary creative practices across disciplines. While the project is grounded in mural painting, ´ace's interdisciplinary ethos explicitly welcomes proposals that intersect with photography, music, dance, and visual art. This openness is not a dilution of focus but an invitation to consider how different media might address the palimpsest's logic of layering, citation, and temporal coexistence. Artists working in photography, for instance, might propose works that document or intervene in the urban surface; those in music or dance might consider performance as a temporary inscription on a site. The call thus operates at the intersection of medium and context, with the urban environment serving as both subject and collaborator. Selected artists will have the opportunity to realize their work in a context that values research, process, and community engagement. However, specific details regarding funding, location, and production support are not provided in the available information. Artists are advised to consult ´ace directly for these particulars before committing to a proposal. The curatorial vision for Palimpsest Project 2026 emphasizes critical response to the histories embedded in public space, and proposals should demonstrate a considered engagement with the site and its layered meanings.