Open Call: Ocean Otherwise (TRIGGER #7)

For its forthcoming book, TRIGGER #7: Ocean, FOMU – Museum of Photography Antwerp invites photographers, filmmakers, and visual artists to submit proposals for new or ongoing work engaging with the ocean as a space of relation, circulation, transformation, and imagination. TRIGGER #7 approaches the ocean not as a singular subject, but as an interconnected system in which ecologies, histories, technologies, and communities are deeply entangled. We welcome proposals engaging with the Atlantic, Pacific, or Indian Ocean, including their seas, coastlines, and maritime routes. What's Provided: Up to three selected contributors will develop their work in dialogue with the TRIGGER editorial team and guest editors, Oceanographies Collective. Contributions may take the form of visual essays, sequences, hybrid spreads, or other formats appropriate to the publication. Editorial Fee: Selected artists will receive a fee between €400 and €660 EUR (approx. $790 – $1,310 NZD), depending on the nature and scope of the contribution. Submission Guidelines: Please submit a short proposal (max. 300 words) tailored to this open call as a single PDF. We do not ask for full portfolios. Your proposal may include: A concise description of the proposed contribution. A brief explanation of how the work relates to the ocean or maritime contexts. A short outline of the visual and conceptual approach. (Optional) A small selection of sample images or film stills, only if relevant. Timeline: Submission Deadline: Monday, 23 March 2026 Notification: By 4 April 2026 First Draft / Visual Material Due: 7 May 2026