We are delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the Open Call for participation in the BIO28 Produciton Platform. The Double Agent Production Platform ensures that BIO is a living design organism, responding to the needs of society and the design field. This year, we will develop projects that strive to intertwine various media and disciplines, such as design, crafts, applied arts, and film, into processes and results contributing to the theme and offering a fresh perspective on design.

More than 80 creative individuals applied to the Open Call Double Agent – Do You Speak Flower? We are particularly pleased to have received applications from collectives in various countries, including Austria, Croatia, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland. This affirms international interest and the importance of the biennial while adding an interesting diversity of creative approaches.

The evaluation process for the selection of production groups will be led by BIO28 curator Alexandra Midal in collaboration with mentors and the advisory board. From timely and complete submissions, the jury will select teams for the BIO28 Production Platforms in a two-stage process. The first stage will involve a review of submitted proposals and a shortlist, followed by interviews with applicants selected in the first stage and the final project selection. The selection process and online meetings with participants will take place between March 12 and 15, 2024. Emphasis in the selection will be on originality and topicality of the application, clarity and comprehensiveness of the application, as well as their relevance to the theme of the chosen production platform.

Alexandra Midal, BIO28 curator (photo: Lucija Rosc).

Next on our agenda is the BIO28 Kick-off event, scheduled for March 25. We invite everyone to continue following the developments, tracking progress, and exploring the biennial theme until the official opening in November 2024.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted applications, shared the news about the Double Agent Open Call, and responded in any way. We particularly value the responses and coverage from the media, other creative platforms and institutions. Together, we are building a creative community and eagerly anticipate the next steps on the path to BIO28!