Light & Shadow International Juried Exhibition 2026

A visual exploration of contrast, form, and human perception.

Curatone.art is proud to present the international exhibition "Light & Shadow." This project is part of our global research initiative, exploring how the fundamental elements of light and dark shape our understanding of space, emotion, and social reality.

About the Exhibition

Light and shadow are more than physical phenomena; they are a universal language of art. From classical techniques to modern digital installations, artists use this contrast to reveal the hidden and emphasize the obvious. The 2026 exhibition shows how contemporary creators interpret this timeless duality in a rapidly changing world.

Selection & Global Reach

This year, the Curatone.art project has strengthened its position as a key international platform. We received 127 applications from talented artists worldwide. The selection process was highly competitive: our expert board chose only 49 finalists who offered the most profound and original interpretations of the theme.

Participating Countries: The exhibition features artists from 9 countries, highlighting the cross-cultural nature of our research:

• USA, Canada, UAE, Czech Republic, South Korea, Romania, India, Spain, and Taiwan.

The Expert Jury

The finalists' works were evaluated by an international panel of industry leaders, including Red Dot and IDA Gold award winners, members of professional art unions, and academic researchers from the USA, Germany, China, and beyond.

You can view the full Jury panel here.

“Light does not exist without shadow, just as meaning does not exist without context. In this exhibition, we invite the viewer to not only look at the images but to feel the dynamic between the seen and the unseen. Each of the 49 works is a unique perspective on how contrasts define our lives.”

— Elizaveta Akimova, Founder & Director of Curatone.art