Submissions are now open for Xenopoem Conference 2026.
Despite the name, this is not a conventional academic conference. It began three years ago as a small xenopoetics discussion circle and gradually evolved into a gathering for artists working at the edges of perception. Last year it surfaced as a hybrid event across Discord and London, with participants joining from Russia, Canada, the UK and Japan.
This year the focus shifts from philosophy to art in operation.
We are looking for exploratory works that activate during the session. Finished pieces are invited, but works in progress are equally encouraged. Familiarity with xenopoetics is not required. All mediums are welcome as long as they can be presented live on Zoom and follow the submission guidelines at the link above.
There is no submission fee, and the final structure will emerge once participants are selected.
Deadline: March 31.
Xenopoem Conference is convened by me and Kenji Siratori ( @xenopoem ). Our sample proposal can also be found at the link above.
(Photo: inside Cryptobiosphere 1.0 at Tenjinyama Art Studio, Sapporo.)