Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art
About this opportunity
The Saas-Fee Summer Institute of Art is an annual intensive seminar programme in the Swiss Alps, bringing together artists, writers, and scholars for two weeks of rigorous critical engagement. Led by leading theorists and artists, the programme explores the intersections of art, theory, and politics.
Application tips
The institute attracts participants with serious intellectual commitments. Your application should demonstrate engagement with critical theory and contemporary art discourse.
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