CALL FOR ARTISTS
LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2026 – 16TH EDITION
London | March 27 – April 09, 2026
Deadline: January 30, 2026
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to announce the open call for the 16th edition of LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, which will take place in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space (click here to learn more about this venue) from March 27 to April 09, 2026. Artists are invited to immerse themselves in a multisensory exploration of their consciousness and to share their personal artistic research through any kind of media, from painting to sculpture and installation, from photography to video art and live performance.
Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organised over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Centre for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.
LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2026 will analyse the relationship between body and space, and the hybridisation between identities and cultural/physical/social/urban settings in contemporary times.
We invite artists to be inspired by the magical power of London, exploring the connection between desires, needs, and fears through rituals that bring humankind to change, transform and evolve their inner world.
Deadline for applications is January 30, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)
Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to info@itsliquid.com
LONDON CONTEMPORARY is an International Art Fair that will present collective and solo projects by leading and emerging international artists. The 2026 edition will represent a forum for the direct exchange of ideas, featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art and live performance.
The participation includes the following services
– exhibition space managed by art professionals
– assisting with customs formalities, international shipping and local transport
– assisting in finding accommodation
– the design and printing of advertising material
– the global and local press office, publicity, press, banners, totem, etc.
– the realization of the exhibition website and dedicated press releases
– mounting and dismounting of the exhibition
– exhibition opening event
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ITSLIQUID Group has produced to date more than 350 exhibitions worldwide and many impressive art and architecture festivals during the Venice Biennale. Among the last great shows, SURFACES Festival, ANIMA MUNDI ART FAIR, BORDERS Art Fair, six editions of BARCELONA CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, seventeen editions of CONTEMPORARY VENICE, sixteen editions of ROME INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR and 22editions of VENICE INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR, presenting more than 10,000 talented artists, from the emerging to the iconic.
Ever since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has presented a high-quality selection of collective and solo shows in several locations worldwide, creating a unique opportunity to exchange new ideas and increase and develop the dialogue with a network of art professionals. Making contemporary art accessible to all.
ITSLIQUID Group continues to shape international art experiences, building a solid platform to exhibit, grow, and gain visibility within contemporary culture, while supporting and promoting the creative journey of each participant. Our projects are designed to encourage dialogue and experimentation, offering space for both emerging and established talents.
The number of works you can submit is unlimited. Participation in the art show requires an entry fee only for selected artworks. Participation is open to artists, architects and designers, associate groups and studios.
Artists interested in taking part in our shows are free to be sponsored and supported by institutions, organisations, governments and their representatives; the logos of their sponsors will be included in all the communication (digital and print) of the events.
Deadline for applications is January 30, 2026 (11.59 PM your local time)
Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to info@itsliquid.com
Katharina Gross, Austria ★★★★★
“ITSLIQUID GROUP provides a great platform for artists to connect with a global audience and showcase their work in prestigious venues. It has been a real pleasure working with your team. Everything was well-organised, and the process was smooth and professional. I am very happy with how everything came together and look forward to collaborating again in the future. Thank you for the opportunity!“
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Sonai J., Portugal ★★★★★
“In my view, ITSLIQUID GROUP plays a pivotal role in today’s contemporary art landscape, particularly in its dedication to promoting voices that are introspective, daring, and emotionally driven. What distinguishes ITSLIQUID is not merely its international presence, but its sensitivity to the artists themselves – to their journeys, internal narratives, and unconventional languages. It is a platform that does not impose a singular aesthetic or trend, but instead embraces diversity in expression, from conceptual experimentation to deeply personal and autobiographical practices. I see ITSLIQUID as an important intersection between emerging and established artists. It acts as a bridge – connecting geographical and cultural distances, while creating a global dialogue grounded in authenticity.“
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Fosca Esposito, Italy ★★★★★
“I think ITSLIQUID is a very good platform because it supports unknown artists and gives them the opportunity to be seen. It’s also a bold move because they believe in people solely by looking at their works, without following trends. I thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity! It has been a great pleasure collaborating with you, and I hope to be part of your future events.“
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ABOUT US
ITSLIQUID is a web-based information platform, founded in 2001 by Luca Curci, dedicated to the worldwide distribution of information about calls for entries, exhibitions and events at some of the world’s leading art galleries, museums and foundations. ITSLIQUID has already built a readership of more than 300.000 qualified subscribers. Among them are architects, designers, artists, collectors, art critics, curators, dealers, and other personalities of the International art, architecture and design world. It provides advertising services, press office services for events and projects, articles and specials published on the website, and media partnership services.
Over the last 20 years, ITSLIQUID Group has become a cultural hub for creatives, exhibition spaces and art lovers. Among our international partners, Art Now Fair, Art Vancouver, Design Tokyo, INDEX Qatar, INDEX Saudi, The Big 5 Construct Dubai, The Big 5 Construct Qatar, Photo LA Los Angeles and international magazines like Art Style. ITSLIQUID Group supports some of the most important non-profit organisations, like UNFCCC – United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, SSCS – Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, One Tree Planted, The Ocean CleanUp and Plastic Oceans, with the goal to increase public awareness about environmental issues. Click here to find out more.
ITSLIQUID GROUP includes a section dedicated to organising international art events, managing exhibitions of painting, photography, video art, installation and performance; it organises solo and collective shows, art residencies and international contests. Its object is to use new technologies to globalise the language of art, and to connect artists working in every part of the world.
ITSLIQUID Group manages a variety of art spaces all over the world; among them, Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice and different historical buildings, ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space in the London city centre and other partners worldwide. Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organised over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Centre for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.
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OUR LOCATION
ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space is an itinerant project, which counts more than 5 venues in the best areas of London. The exhibition spaces will host solo and collective shows with a rich variety of contemporary painters, photographers, designers, architects, sculptors, performers and video makers. With more than 20 years of experience, ITSLIQUID Group aims to create opportunities and support artists from all over the world thanks to an exciting program of temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
SOME OF OUR LAST EXHIBITIONS
Gerti Papesch, Germany ★★★★★
“ITSLIQUID GROUP is an interdisciplinary and open-minded platform for different art disciplines, which offers an information and exchange platform for artists and art lovers alike. The platform has been pursuing a clear vision for many years and shows it through news and exhibitions at exquisite locations. Especially for raising up artists, it is an excellent opportunity to present themselves to a broader international audience.“
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Aima Sodonienė, Lithuania ★★★★★
“The people who work here are kind, warm, and helpful. The pleasant communication will not only make you never forget this team but will also make you want to meet again at the next show, with the possibility of doing so in another country. Thank you to the whole group for the invitation and the good memories.“
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Artvr, France/Spain ★★★★★
“It’s a great showcase for emerging artists who want to put their feet in the major leagues. Having the opportunity to exhibit in incredible venues such a the Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice and being seen by art enthusiasts from all around the globe, is priceless! The whole team is very professional and considerate. All the questions and requests I could have had were answered in a timely manner. The reception is just amazing, I really felt welcome from minute one. Great distribution of the works of art across the venue, and the inauguration was out of this world. Again, thank you!!“
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