Commissioned Essay or Preface for Art Publication / Calls & Submissions

David Guez Art Studio invites expressions of interest from art writers, critics, curators, researchers, and cultural journalists interested in writing a commissioned introductory essay or preface to an upcoming publication.

The catalog brings together a selection of abstract paintings by David Guez and a new cycle of poems written by the Italian art critic and curator Paolo Levi in response to David Guez’s work.

The publication explores a dialogue between contemporary abstraction and poetry, where image and language operate as parallel modes of perception and interpretation. Rather than serving as illustration, the poems engage the paintings as independent yet interconnected works, creating a conversation across visual and literary forms.

We are seeking a writer capable of situating this collaboration within a broader artistic, cultural, literary, or historical context while bringing an original and compelling perspective to the publication.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
We are interested both in established contributors to art magazines, journals, newspapers, and cultural platforms, as well as emerging voices bringing fresh perspectives to contemporary art discourse.

COMPENSATION
One or two writers may be selected for this commission. Selected contributors will be compensated. Compensation will be discussed directly with shortlisted candidates.

Please include in your submission:
• A short introduction
• A brief biography or CV
• Links or PDFs of selected published texts
Applicants are encouraged to include a brief note on what interests them about David Guez’s work, the dialogue between painting and poetry, or the collaboration with Paolo Levi.

Send your submission to: info@davidguez.art
We accept submissions via email only.

FUTURE EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to the current commission, David Guez Art Studio is interested in connecting with writers for future editorial collaborations, including reviews, interviews, essays, and publication-related content.

To stay informed about David Guez’s current projects and upcoming opportunities, connect online via:
https://linktr.ee/DavidGuez
https://davidguez.art/

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