LONDON 2025
SURREALISTIC GROUP EXHIBITION
L’AGE D’OR
The Surrealistic Art event L’AGE D’OR presents the seventh edition, taking place from 2 to 4 May 2025 in Hoxton Arches Gallery, London.
OPEN CALL!
L’AGE D’OR is an international art exhibition based on the 1930’s French surrealistic satirical film L’AGE D’OR, directed by Luis Bunuel in collaboration with Salvador Dali. Having hosted several previous successful events in Amsterdam, London and most recently Barcelona, we are thrilled to announce the next L’AGE D’OR will take place for the second time in London.
We invite artists from different countries and backgrounds to present an exhibition of paintings, photography, video, sculpture and other media. This unique perspective of varying cultures and experiences allows the viewer to experience the themes expressed in L’AGE D’OR in new and exciting ways.
The purpose of the exhibition is to get people thinking about culturally and morally established values – like the film itself does. L’AGE D’OR exhibition continues to work with both world class and emerging artists alike.
We’re calling on all artists who explore surrealist, provocative, dark and outsider art.
Does this sound like you? Join our open call!
Friday 2 May: Opening Night & Reception 7:00-11:00 pm
A fully organized surrealistic Masquerade Party with live performances, bar and catering.
The opening night of the Surrealistic Group Exhibition L’AGE D’OR brings artists and art lovers together to explore their weirdness through art, performance and style.
Saturday 3 May: Exhibition & Film screening. Free entrance
Sunday 4 May: Exhibition & Live performances. Free entrance
Location: Arch 402 Cremer Street, Shoreditch E2 8HD
ELIGIBILITY
-Your work explores surreal, provocative, dark and outsider themes.
-All art forms are welcome. This can include painting, collage, photography, sculpture, video art, short film, installation, and fashion design.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE EXHIBITION
– Your chosen works will be shown for three days at the Hoxton Arches gallery in heart of East London.
– Two complimentary tickets for the Private View on Friday (Masquerade party in the theme of 1920’s surrealistic art & live performances).
– We will handle your artworks with the utmost care. However, we cannot accept any liability in the event of damage. You will have to arrange insurance yourself if you wish.
– Zero commission: No commission will be charged on sales during the exhibition. Artists are responsible for their own sales. We will, of course, mediate when necessary.
– Promotion & Urban Marketing: Extensive promotion on social media platforms, reaching a wide audience on Instagram, Facebook , YouTube. Also advertising in Art Rabbit, Event Brite and Made in Shoreditch.
– We actively spread flyers and posters in art studio’s and surrounding local businesses. We reach out to relevant art blogs and use our artist network to help spread the word.
– Website Feature: Details of the exhibition with the names of the participants will be published on our website.
DELIVERY & PICK UP OF WORKS
– All artists are responsible for delivering their works at the gallery on Wednesday 30th of April between 10:00-14:00. The works need to be picked up on Sunday 4th May between 18:00-20:00.
(Please contact us in advance, if you are not able to bring and pick up your works in person.)
– All artworks (sold/unsold) must remain on display until the end of the exhibition.
ARTWORKS
– For 2D artworks you can expect 2 to 3 meter of wall space for each artist.
– 3D works can be shown in different forms, which we will discuss with the artist.
PARTICIPATING FEE
– There is no fee to submit your works, though successful artists will be required to pay £240 through PayPal or regular bank transfer. This is to cover our costs to organize the event.
HOW TO SUBMIT
– We ask artists to submit their applications in PDF format inclusive of artist biography, statement, website and at least 5 images of the works they propose to show, inclusive of the title, size, medium.
This can be done by emailing: [email protected]
Larger files can be sent through Wetransfer.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Submission Deadline: 15 December
We aim to notify the successful applicants within 2 weeks of this date.
Hope you will join us.
L’AGE D’OR event team