Asian Art Contemporary invites submissions for the virtual exhibition Fables in Form, a showcase where contemporary Asian artists explore the interplay between narrative and visual form. The exhibition considers how stories—personal, cultural, or imagined—are shaped not only by their content but also by the way they are expressed through artistic practice. Paintings, drawings, and other works carry traces of memory, gesture, and context, transforming form into a vessel for storytelling.

Contemporary artist Wu Shuang, multidisciplinary artist In Kyoung Chun, and writer & editor Jenny Wang have been invited as jurors for this open call. Their selections will reflect the exhibition’s dedication to presenting diverse approaches to storytelling in contemporary visual art. Fables in Form seeks works that reveal how meaning emerges through the dialogue between story and form, where the artwork itself becomes a site of narrative discovery.

Exhibition Theme

Fables in Form

Exhibition Type

Online/ Virtual

Jury

Wu Shuang, In Kyoung Chun, Xuezhu Jenny Wang

Who Can Apply

• Open to Asian artists working worldwide.
• Artists at any stage of their careers are encouraged to apply.
• Submissions in both traditional and digital mediums (painting, sculpture, photography, video, mixed media, etc.) are welcome.
• Artwork must be original. Artists are responsible for copyright compliance.

Prizes

• Virtual Exhibition: Selected artists will have their work showcased in a curated virtual exhibition.
• Artist Interviews: All selected artists will be provided with free artist interviews to share their creative processes and stories.
• Digital Certificates: First, second, and third place winners will receive official digital certificates recognizing their achievements.
• Social Media Promotion: All selected artists will be promoted on our Instagram account.

Guest Juror

Wu Shuang (b.1986) is a Chinese contemporary artist who practices Abstract Expressionism. She studied at Kassel University in Germany in 2007 and graduated from the Oil Painting Department of the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in 2009. 

Continuing her studies thereafter, she attained her master’s degree from Department of Printmaking at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2014. Wu Shuang has held more than ten solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. Her works have been widely exhibited and collected by professional organizations in the U.S. Australia, Italy, South Korea, Singapore and Japan. Wu Shuang currently lives and works in Europe and the U.S. 

Wu Shuang’s art possesses a deep international perspective, reflecting her belief in the boundless nature of artistic expression and its ability to resonate universally with humanity. Her works are visually captivating, characterized by a striking interplay of purity and contrasting colors. Through her skillful blending of bright hues, initially conflicting yet ultimately harmonious, she creates compositions that intrigue and inspire. Wu Shuang’s artistic vision seeks to encapsulate the essence of our everevolving world, emphasizing the fleeting nature of light and life. Her passion for travel has led her to explore nearly 40 countries and 100 cities, enriching her art with diverse cultural influences and inspirations. Through her work, she grapples with the profound forces of nature, the rapid pace of change, and the complexities of human emotions, offering a poignant reflection on the joys and sorrows of existence. 

https://www.instagram.com/wu_shuang_art/

In Kyoung Chun is a multidisciplinary artist born in Seoul, South Korea, and currently based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries, institutions, and platforms, including Poem 88, HiLo Press, Dashboard, The New Gallery (Tennessee), Emory University, Sumter Gallery (South Carolina), Stove Works, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, NADA (online), Yi Gallery (New York) and Asian Art Contemporary (New York).

Chun’s works are included in the permanent collections of the High Museum of Art, Goat Farm Arts Center, City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Atlanta Public Library, Georgia State University, and in numerous private collections, including that of the late master Larry Walker.

https://inkyoungchoichun.com
https://www.instagram.com/inkyoungc/

Xuezhu Jenny Wang is a Chinese-born journalist based in New York City with a background in postwar art and architecture. She holds a B.A. from Columbia University. Her writing and research focus on socially engaged art, performance, and video art. Wang serves on the board of The Immigrant Artist Biennial and Embodied Earth. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of IMPULSE Magazine. 

https://www.instagram.com/x_jenny_wang/

Submission Guidelines

• Up to 3 images and/or 1 video.
• Brief bio/artist statement
• CV (if applicable)
• Portfolio website (if applicable)
• Social media handles (if applicable)

Submitted images should be renamed as follows:

Firstname_Lastname_Title_Medium_Dimensions_Year.jpeg

JPEG files should not exceed 1MB. Selected artists will be contacted for high-resolution images.

For video submissions, time-based or kinetic artwork can be presented in videos limited to 2 minutes. For security reasons, we cannot access sites with passwords or download attachments from the web.

We do not accept submissions via email.

Fees

Early Bird Submission Fee: $25 (until February 28, 2026)
Submission Fee: $35

Submission fees are non-refundable.

Important Dates

• Early Bird Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026
• Final Submission Deadline: April 5, 2026 
• Notification of Selection: April 17, 2026
• Opening of Exhibition: April 27, 2026
• End of Exhibition: July 31, 2026 

How to Submit

*Incomplete submissions, unpaid fees, or failure to follow guidelines will result in disqualification. We accept Stripe, PayPal, and Zelle. For payment issues, please contact program@asianartcontemporary.com.

Notes

• Only selected artists will be contacted due to the high volume of submissions.
• This exhibition is curated solely to promote the work and practice of the selected artists.
• Asian Art Contemporary does not proceed with sales or handle sales inquiries related to the artwork on display.
• 1 entry per artist. Only the first entry will be considered in the case of duplicated submissions.

Additional Information

Asian Art Contemporary is dedicated to supporting the creativity of Asian artists worldwide. We look forward to seeing your interpretation of “Fables in Form” and welcoming your work into our global community.

For any inquiries regarding the submission process, please contact us at program@asianartcontemporary.com.