OPEN CALL
[what matters]
spring exhibition
February 6th – April 10th 2026
deadline: November 30th 2025
We are taking a break! But just for a little while! As we take our time to think about what matters, rejuvenate and prepare for our next exhibition season starting the following April, we still want to use our street exhibition space as a platform for a TYPOSPOT early-spring special and longer exhibition that will take place from February 6th to April 10th 2026!
The exhibition should thematically respond to the open call’s theme [what matters]. However abstract, literal, or even material your approach may be... It’s totally up to you! The only condition, of course, is that a conceptual approach to typography must remain at the forefront, whether content-wise, form-wise, or both!
Who can apply:
1) All students, young artists, and graphic designers under 30!
2) Both solo artists and collectives can apply, though this time, since the exhibition will run a bit longer than our usual installations, and since we’re talking about [what matters], what matters to us is collaboration. So, we’ll be giving preference to collectives!
How to apply:
1) Write a short annotation (2–3 sentences) about how you would approach the open call theme.
2) Send us 2–3 examples of your work (preferably showcasing your typography).
3) Include any reference links where we can find you on social media.
4) Send your application to: contact@typospot.eu
Need more instructions?
1) The installation should be based on conceptual typography. The conceptual approach can take the form of a visual-experimental or textual level, or it can exist in both!
2) The exhibitor’s output consists of three posters, each sized 1000 x 1400 mm. At the bottom of the posters, sponsor logos and a link to the website must be included (as required by the grant). The poster will be mounted on plexiglass, with holes drilled approximately 10 x 5 cm from each corner (diameter around 1 cm) during installation – please make sure that no graphic elements extend into these areas (for a template, please contact us through our e-mail).
3) The entire exhibition area consists of a showcase protected by plexiglass, into which it is also possible to install other materials besides paper, including 3D objects with a maximum depth of 8 cm, after prior agreement and consultation with us.
Printing costs are covered by us from our grant budget. If the exhibitor wishes to experiment with other materials, this must also be discussed with us in advance to determine whether we can cover the full cost.
4) Material and printing costs can only be reimbursed if the printing/purchasing is handled directly by us (as required by the grant).
5) The installation must thematically respond to the theme of the open call, [what matters]. Within this main theme, you can address current topics and phenomena connected to the lives and challenges of young people – for example: activism, otherness, individualism, information overload and disinformation, extremism, or climate change. The installation should approach these topics sensitively; it may be ironic or critical, but should never use derogatory language or visuals. It must not include extremist symbols or hate speech, and generally should avoid nudity. The exhibition space is located in a public area provided by the Old Town district, and therefore the installation must respect these conditions. The way in which the theme is addressed is up to the exhibitor – it can serve merely as inspiration, be reflected in the annotation, visually represented in the work, or all of the above.
6) The installation should not serve as a presentation or portfolio of the exhibitor’s previous work. However, the exhibitor may conceptually build on or develop previous projects or typefaces, as long as this connection is meaningful within the given theme or edition and goes beyond simply showcasing earlier work.
7) Each of our exhibitions are accompanied by an opening event, including a short presentation of the concept (approx. 20 minutes). But since this is a early-spring edition, an opening vernissage is not necessary! Unless you’re not afraid of the cold! If the exhibitor has ideas or interest in organizing additional accompanying events (such as guided tours or discussions) during the exhibition period, we are open to all ideas.
8) We are a non-alcoholic concept – no alcohol is served at the vernissage or any accompanying events. However, there can be a thematic drink or snack. If you don’t have a specific preference, it will be Capri-Sun. :)
The results
Applications are open until November 30th! We’ll be announcing the results and contacting all participants very shortly after the open call ends. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us via an e-mail or our Instagram profile.
OPEN CALL
[what matters]
spring exhibition
February 6th – April 10th 2026
deadline: November 30th 2025
We are taking a break! But just for a little while! As we take our time to think about what matters, rejuvenate and prepare for our next exhibition season starting the following April, we still want to use our street exhibition space as a platform for a TYPOSPOT early-spring special and longer exhibition that will take place from February 6th to April 10th 2026!
The exhibition should thematically respond to the open call’s theme [what matters]. However abstract, literal, or even material your approach may be... It’s totally up to you! The only condition, of course, is that a conceptual approach to typography must remain at the forefront, whether content-wise, form-wise, or both!
Who can apply:
1) All students, young artists, and graphic designers under 30!
2) Both solo artists and collectives can apply, though this time, since the exhibition will run a bit longer than our usual installations, and since we’re talking about [what matters], what matters to us is collaboration. So, we’ll be giving preference to collectives!
How to apply:
1) Write a short annotation (2–3 sentences) about how you would approach the open call theme.
2) Send us 2–3 examples of your work (preferably showcasing your typography).
3) Include any reference links where we can find you on social media.
4) Send your application to: contact@typospot.eu
Need more instructions?
1) The installation should be based on conceptual typography. The conceptual approach can take the form of a visual-experimental or textual level, or it can exist in both!
2) The exhibitor’s output consists of three posters, each sized 1000 x 1400 mm. At the bottom of the posters, sponsor logos and a link to the website must be included (as required by the grant). The poster will be mounted on plexiglass, with holes drilled approximately 10 x 5 cm from each corner (diameter around 1 cm) during installation – please make sure that no graphic elements extend into these areas (for a template, please contact us through our e-mail).
3) The entire exhibition area consists of a showcase protected by plexiglass, into which it is also possible to install other materials besides paper, including 3D objects with a maximum depth of 8 cm, after prior agreement and consultation with us.
Printing costs are covered by us from our grant budget. If the exhibitor wishes to experiment with other materials, this must also be discussed with us in advance to determine whether we can cover the full cost.
4) Material and printing costs can only be reimbursed if the printing/purchasing is handled directly by us (as required by the grant).
5) The installation must thematically respond to the theme of the open call, [what matters]. Within this main theme, you can address current topics and phenomena connected to the lives and challenges of young people – for example: activism, otherness, individualism, information overload and disinformation, extremism, or climate change. The installation should approach these topics sensitively; it may be ironic or critical, but should never use derogatory language or visuals. It must not include extremist symbols or hate speech, and generally should avoid nudity. The exhibition space is located in a public area provided by the Old Town district, and therefore the installation must respect these conditions. The way in which the theme is addressed is up to the exhibitor – it can serve merely as inspiration, be reflected in the annotation, visually represented in the work, or all of the above.
6) The installation should not serve as a presentation or portfolio of the exhibitor’s previous work. However, the exhibitor may conceptually build on or develop previous projects or typefaces, as long as this connection is meaningful within the given theme or edition and goes beyond simply showcasing earlier work.
7) Each of our exhibitions are accompanied by an opening event, including a short presentation of the concept (approx. 20 minutes). But since this is a early-spring edition, an opening vernissage is not necessary! Unless you’re not afraid of the cold! If the exhibitor has ideas or interest in organizing additional accompanying events (such as guided tours or discussions) during the exhibition period, we are open to all ideas.
8) We are a non-alcoholic concept – no alcohol is served at the vernissage or any accompanying events. However, there can be a thematic drink or snack. If you don’t have a specific preference, it will be Capri-Sun. :)
The results
Applications are open until November 30th! We’ll be announcing the results and contacting all participants very shortly after the open call ends. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us via an e-mail or our Instagram profile.
OPEN CALL
2025: [1]
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TYPOSPOT is a street indie exhibition space in Bratislava’s Old Town that provides a platform for emerging and young graphic designers and artists, focusing primarily on conceptual typography. The aim is to offer them a creative and free space for self-realization, which can be often difficult to achieve in the early stages of their careers, especially given the current societal and cultural situation in Slovakia. At the same time, we want to highlight the discipline of graphic design and typography itself. Typography is an integral part of our daily lives, yet it is often overlooked and undervalued by the general public. TYPOSPOT demonstrates that typography can also evoke various emotions and visual impulses. The individual installations thematically respond to current issues and phenomena related to the lives and challenges of young people, such as activism, otherness, individualism, information overload and disinformation, extremism, and climate change. Additionally, our exhibition space is an open and safe space for queer individuals, fostering inclusivity and dialogue through typography and design.
TYPOSPOT is a display in public space, where we host both individual and collective exhibitions on a six-week cycle. In agreement with the Old Town administration, the exhibitions take place in three blind windows on the side façade of the Zichy Palace, facing Prepoštská Street. This is a busy area frequented by locals, Bratislava residents, and tourists alike. Each exhibition introduces a designer through their own installation, enriched with accompanying events, such as an opening vernissage, guided tours, DJ performances, live acts, and more. At the end of each year, a catalog featuring interviews with the exhibiting artists will be published. By placing this project directly in the public space, we increase its visibility and reach, contributing to the city's identity-building, visual emancipation, similar to what we see in other contemporary metropolises, and fostering a deeper understanding of typography and the Old Town.
2025 marks the first year for TYPOSPOT, and the annual theme is... you guessed it... It symbolically carries the theme of [1] along with its different meanings and associations. Start. Odd. Beginning. First. Mono. Alone. Unique. Single. Individual. Whole. TYPOSPOT is inspired by the Viennese project Typopassage and Bratislava’s Typogaráž. While the goals and presentation methods of these typo-projects vary, they are all united by one thing: a love for typography. TYPOSPOT is organized by a collective of graphic designers: Monika Juríková, Peter Pozník, and Tomáš Paulen—in collaboration with the Old Town cultural centers.
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TYPOSPOT is a street indie exhibition space in Bratislava’s Old Town that provides a platform for emerging and young graphic designers and artists, focusing primarily on conceptual typography. The aim is to offer them a creative and free space for self-realization, which can be often difficult to achieve in the early stages of their careers, especially given the current societal and cultural situation in Slovakia.
At the same time, we want to highlight the discipline of graphic design and typography itself. Typography is an integral part of our daily lives, yet it is often overlooked and undervalued by the general public. TYPOSPOT demonstrates that typography can also evoke various emotions and visual impulses. The individual installations thematically respond to current issues and phenomena related to the lives and challenges of young people, such as activism, otherness, individualism, information overload and disinformation, extremism, and climate change. Additionally, our exhibition space is an open and safe space for queer individuals, fostering inclusivity and dialogue through typography and design.
TYPOSPOT is a display in public space, where we host both individual and collective exhibitions on a six-week cycle. In agreement with the Old Town administration, the exhibitions take place in three blind windows on the side façade of the Zichy Palace, facing Prepoštská Street. This is a busy area frequented by locals, Bratislava residents, and tourists alike. Each exhibition introduces a designer through their own installation, enriched with accompanying events, such as an opening vernissage, guided tours, DJ performances, live acts, and more. At the end of each year, a catalog featuring interviews with the exhibiting artists will be published. By placing this project directly in the public space, we increase its visibility and reach, contributing to the city's identity-building, visual emancipation, similar to what we see in other contemporary metropolises, and fostering a deeper understanding of typography and the Old Town.
2025 marks the first year for TYPOSPOT, and the annual theme is... you guessed it... It symbolically carries the theme of [1] along with its different meanings and associations. Start. Odd. Beginning. First. Mono. Alone. Unique. Single. Individual. Whole.
TYPOSPOT is inspired by the Viennese project Typopassage and Bratislava’s Typogaráž. While the goals and presentation methods of these typo-projects vary, they are all united by one thing: a love for typography. TYPOSPOT is organized by a collective of graphic designers: Monika Juríková, Peter Pozník, and Tomáš Paulen—in collaboration with the Old Town cultural centers.
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