The theme for this open call departs from the idea of micromuseology, which looks at small and independent museums as spaces with the potential to carve alternative stories. Micromuseology focuses on collections and narratives that emerge from specific contexts and local histories, often remaining outside institutional or dominant frameworks.

The exhibiton extends this approach into curatorial and artistic practice, shifting attention away from a broad perspective and toward the particular.

We invite submissions that explore small-scale, situated histories and perspectives, focusing on how meaning can emerge through close observation. 

Look at the floor. Look closely enough to distinguish each flower. Closer, until the scratches in the linoleum appear. Closer again, until only the texture of plastic remains. Imagine observing as if through a microscope.

What do you see? Where do you position yourself and your artistic practice? How close is too close? Does proximity unsettle you, or does it reveal something otherwise invisible?

What histories surface when attention is placed on the particular, on narratives shaped by specific contexts and small cultural spaces that operate outside dominant frameworks?

Hosted and curated by Detriti, whose name translates as debris, the show brings together artefacts into a constellation that collectively composes the micromonument.

As a small artist-run space, we need to keep both our work and artists’ participation realistic and manageable.

For this reason, we will primarily prioritise artists working within the local and national context, as well as across Scandinavia.

While we do have some funding available, we are not able to fully cover long-distance travel or production costs.

The selected artists will be part of the group exhibition held from 6 March to 4 April 2026.

Who can apply:

Artists working in any media.

How to apply:

Send a maximum of three works for inclusion in the exhibition.

Mark material, dimensions, length, size. 

Website link, artist statement and CV are optional.

Send your application to detritigallery[at]gmail.com
no later than 11 of February 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This exhibition is made with support of Göteborg Stad.