FILE NOT FOUND is a project by Goethe Institut and Gerador that explores the risks and challenges archives face as sites of cultural memory, resistant knowledge, and alternative perspectives under growing political pressure. Ten practitioners will be selected for residencies at ten cultural archives around the world. During their time on site, they will engage with existing archival practices, explore both safe and not-so-safe spaces, investigate traditional and experimental methods of archiving, and ideally develop artistically subversive approaches. These approaches aim to strengthen the resilience of archives against external influence, both now and in the future. Residency: On-site, 2 weeks to 2 months, between August 2026 and May 2027. The expected outcome is an artwork to be exhibited in Fall 2027 at BLMK Cottbus (Germany).
Artists worldwide (all disciplines) can apply.
The program provides: Fee: 4,000€ (2,000€ artist fee + 2,000€ production budget), Travel & accommodation: Covered up to 2,000€ (1 person)
For further information please visit: goethe.de