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SUMMARY:Call for Exhibition Proposals: Textile Intersections 2026
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DESCRIPTION: We are delighted to announce the 2026 edition of Textile 
 Intersections will be hosted in London\, UK by the Dyson School of Design 
 Engineering\, Imperial College London and invite contributions of works 
 for exhibition on the topic of Material Intelligence to be shown in a 
 public exhibition from 17-20 September 2026. /// Material Intelligence The
  theme of Material Intelligence could encompass a wide range of 
 interpretations\, from broad definitions of materials used in textile 
 production/fabrication\, to the exploration of 
 &lsquo\;Intelligence&rsquo\; as contextualized by recent and historical 
 conversations about AI\, but also in other-than-human ecosystems\, i.e. 
 plant\, or animal intelligence. We are interested in works that address 
 and expand the theme&rsquo\;s critical aspects in relation to technology. 
 This might include human-machine collaborations\; the use of non-human 
 agents (whether biological or synthetic)\; and building shared knowledge 
 and resources through craft traditions\, communities\, and the passing of 
 knowledge through material processes. We are open to various topics and 
 approaches to these proposals. Using AI is not required for eligibility in
  any way. The review panel will prioritize new work or projects that 
 advance prior work in new and compelling ways. Textile Intersections aims 
 to address highly researched issues focusing on textiles that cannot 
 easily find a platform of dissemination given their cross- or 
 interdisciplinary nature\, as well as to encourage new perspectives 
 related to textiles research. The paper-track of the conference will take 
 place in parallel at Imperial College London\, South Kensington\, 17-18 of
  September 2026. The exhibition will run through the weekend after the 
 conference to coincide with the closing weekend of the London Design 
 Festival. /// Key Dates Submission deadline: 20 April 2026 Notification: 6
  June 2026 Installation: 15&ndash\;16 September 2026 Exhibition: 
 17&ndash\;20 September 2026 /// Submission Requirements Please submit via 
 the online form: 300-word proposal Up to 5 images or video (.png\, .jpeg\,
  .tiff\, .mp4) 100-word bio (per artist) Technical and installation 
 details At least one team member is expected to attend. Artists are 
 responsible for transport\, installation\, and deinstallation (case-by-
 case support may be available). Accepted works will publish an extended 
 abstract in the exhibition catalogue via the Design Research Society 
 Digital Library. For more information follow the link to the website: 
 https://www.textile-intersections.com/call-for-exhibition-proposals and 
 direct any questions via ti2026@thedrs.org We really look forward to your 
 submissions. 
LOCATION:London\, UK
PRIORITY:5
URL:https://www.designresearchsociety.org:443/events/call-for-exhibition-
 proposals-textile-intersections-2026
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