Who can apply to Call for applications: “Material Touch Points”?

Open to scholars from Southeast Asia and East Asia, currently based in Southeast Asia and East Asia. Applicants should have published writing related to contemporary art and art history, be at least 22 years old, and able to communicate in English. Applicants must be available to arrive in Bangkok on December 17, 2026, and participate in the full program from December 18–20, 2026.

What does Call for applications: “Material Touch Points” offer?

Round-trip airfare, accommodation, daily per diem, opportunity to forge a close network of peers, and opportunity to publish writing with Dib Bangkok.

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Call for applications: “Material Touch Points”

Name: Call for applications: “Material Touch Points”
Start: 2026-07-06
End: 2026-07-31
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Dib Bangkok · Bangkok, Thailand

Deadline: Jul 31
Award: Round-trip airfare, accommodation, daily per diem, opportunity to forge a close network of peers, and opportunity to publish writing with Dib Bangkok.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to scholars from Southeast Asia and East Asia, currently based in Southeast Asia and East Asia. Applicants should have published writing related to contemporary art and art history, be at least 22 years old, and able to communicate in English. Applicants must be available to arrive in Bangkok on December 17, 2026, and participate in the full program from December 18–20, 2026.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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About

Dib Bangkok is hosting a symposium and intensive workshop titled “Material Touch Points,” focusing on object-based research and exploring the intersection of contemporary Southeast Asian art and global art histories. The program aims to bridge the divide between formal analysis and socially grounded contextual readings in art narratives. Participants will engage in artwork analysis, roundtable discussions, and presentations, with proceedings published afterward. This opportunity offers mentorship and dialogue with leading scholars, targeting early-career art historians, curators, and art scholars. The program seeks to connect contemporary artworks with global artistic and intellectual currents through grounded case studies.

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Who can apply to Call for applications: “Material Touch Points”?: Open to scholars from Southeast Asia and East Asia, currently based in Southeast Asia and East Asia. Applicants should have published writing related to contemporary art and art history, be at least 22 years old, and able to communicate in English. Applicants must be available to arrive in Bangkok on December 17, 2026, and participate in the full program from December 18–20, 2026.
What does Call for applications: “Material Touch Points” offer?: Round-trip airfare, accommodation, daily per diem, opportunity to forge a close network of peers, and opportunity to publish writing with Dib Bangkok.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 31 July 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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