As part of European Researchers’ Night — a Europe-wide public event supported by the European Commission that brings science and the work of researchers closer to the general public — and taking place during Milan Fashion Week, All FAD presents:
OSMOSIS – Rethinking Coexistence at the Intersection of Life and Matter
What is OSMOSIS?
As part of Notte dei Ricercatori and Milan Fashion Week, All FAD launches OSMOSIS, a multidisciplinary curatorial project exploring the tensions and exchanges between human and non-human, natural and artificial, organic and technological.
The event will feature:
immersive installations
experimental fashion shows
performances and
critical talks
Selected projects will be showcased alongside internationally recognized artists, designers, and researchers — and promoted via All FAD’s digital and professional network.
Theme & Concept
Osmosis is a call to imagine new forms of coexistence and contamination between materials, bodies, landscapes, technologies, and ideas. We welcome critical, poetic, and hybrid approaches at the intersection of art, science, design, and nature.
Who Can Apply?
We are looking for:
Students currently enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, or postgraduate programs
Emerging creatives under 30 working in:
Fashion
Product Design, E-Textile, Bio-Design, Social Design
Bio-Architecture & Sensory Architecture
Interactive & Digital Visual Arts
What We Are Looking For
We accept both new and previously realized projects, including:
✔ Fashion collections (3–10 looks)
✔ Design objects or prototypes
✔ Site-specific installations
✔ Architectural models or concepts
✔ Photography and visual projects
✔ Video, digital, or interactive works
✔ Performances and hybrid actions
How to Apply
Send your submission to info@allfadmilano.com with the subject:
[APPLICATION] OSMOSIS – Your Name
Include:
Short bio (max 1,500 characters – English or Italian)
Complete portfolio (PDF, max 10MB)
Project description (max 1,500 characters – English or Italian)
2+ images (JPG or PNG, max 2MB each) – photos, renderings, moodboards, or video stills
Timeline
Call Opens: July 24, 2025
Deadline to Apply: August 8, 2025
✅ Selected Applicants Notified: End of August
Event Dates: September 26–28, 2025
Where : Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci", Milan