Tiga Mata – Kota Sepi Kota Sunyi Open Call

What it is

Open call for Southeast Asian photographers to submit work exploring quietness, solitude, silence and emptiness within urban environments. Selected photographs will be curated into a physical exhibition at GDP Campus in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, presented in conjunction with Sementara: Ahmad Zakii Anwar from the Steve Wong Art Collection. Photographers may submit up to five images as JPEG files. Collaborative work is welcome if authorship is clearly stated.

Who it is for

Amateur and professional photographers and photo-related artists who are nationals of Southeast Asian countries.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

Where

International

When

November 8, 2026

Runs December 19, 2026 to February 1, 2027

What you get

Selected photographs will be exhibited physically at Level 1, Testing Ground, GDP Campus from 19 December 2026 to 1 February 2027, with printing and production costs covered by Zontiga.

What you need to apply

• Up to five photographs as JPEG files in sRGB colour space, 3000 pixels on the longest edge, maximum 10 MB per image, without watermarks, borders, or identifying information, 5 required
• Submission form with work details and artist information
• Written consent from parent or legal guardian if applicant is under 16 years old

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

RM 30

Apply

https://tigamata.com/kota-sepi-kota-sunyi-open-call/