ALTERNATIVE ART FESTIVAL
November 13–15
Moscow
Moscow
Art’Coma is an independent art festival that will take place in Moscow for the third time on November 13–15 *
The theme of Art’Coma 2026 is "Not Bottom Yet".
This year, we invite you to explore the phenomenon of historical gravity and take a closer look at the Soviet period. We neither idealize nor demonize that past era; instead, we seek to understand how this layer of memory resonates with our reality today.
From the aesthetics of Soviet movies, carpets, and a sense of stability to memories of censorship, shortages, and boundaries of what was permissible — where is the line between a cozy past and the patterns of the present? What has changed over these decades, and what suddenly feels all too familiar?
"Not Bottom Yet" is an optical lens that allows us to capture our slide along the timeline. We invite artists and festival guests to reflect: how close have we come to those former coordinates, and where in this changing system is there still room for personal freedom and art?
If you share humanistic values — humanity, non-violence, and justice — we look forward to welcoming you to the Art’Coma festival.
* Art’Coma is a private event. The organizers reserve the right to refuse entry without explanation.
This year, we invite you to explore the phenomenon of historical gravity and take a closer look at the Soviet period. We neither idealize nor demonize that past era; instead, we seek to understand how this layer of memory resonates with our reality today.
From the aesthetics of Soviet movies, carpets, and a sense of stability to memories of censorship, shortages, and boundaries of what was permissible — where is the line between a cozy past and the patterns of the present? What has changed over these decades, and what suddenly feels all too familiar?
"Not Bottom Yet" is an optical lens that allows us to capture our slide along the timeline. We invite artists and festival guests to reflect: how close have we come to those former coordinates, and where in this changing system is there still room for personal freedom and art?
If you share humanistic values — humanity, non-violence, and justice — we look forward to welcoming you to the Art’Coma festival.
* Art’Coma is a private event. The organizers reserve the right to refuse entry without explanation.
We invite to participate young artists who speak about important topics through art. If you share humanistic values — humanity, non-violence, justice — we are waiting for you at the Art’Coma festival.
We have collected everything that is needed for everyone to find something inspiring for themselves in the diversity of creative forms and social contents. We are looking forward to seeing you together to find new meanings and spend time with like-minded people!
The festival is mostly about people. At all stages of the creation and implementation of our project, a huge amount of work is done by sincere and passionate people - volunteers. We are very grateful to them for their incredible contribution. And now we need helpers, both online and offline.
Schedule
November 13–15
For three days, festival guests will experience art that seeks to go beyond the familiar and is unafraid to combine diverse themes and formats. The festival will feature photo projects and video art, graphics and painting, performances and thematic presentations, and much more.
The full program will be published in October 2026.
For three days, festival guests will experience art that seeks to go beyond the familiar and is unafraid to combine diverse themes and formats. The festival will feature photo projects and video art, graphics and painting, performances and thematic presentations, and much more.
The full program will be published in October 2026.
be
be
open doors
The first meeting is always very important and exciting. You will get to know the authors of the works personally and there will be many surprises.
reflect
reflect
Fine Art Gallery
Painting, digital and photographic works, where aesthetics is a tool for reflection and awareness
feel
feel
Art performances
Living art, where every movement, pose, look, sound – makes you empathize and reinterpret
look
look
Demonstration of video works
Short films and social videos, as a look through the eyes of the authors at this dynamic world through the window of the big screen
create
create
Workshops, master classes and art studios
An opportunity to try new forms of self-expression, because everyone can talk about important things
listen
listen
Thematic lectures
Experts' presentations on current social issues
speak
speak
Open dialogues with authors
Discussions and dialogues with artists without censorship
ARTISTS
We invite artists to participate — those who create works in painting, digital, photography, video, performance, and other genres, and who address socially significant topics connected to the festival’s theme.
Requirements for submissions:
Requirements for submissions:
- Submit new works created no earlier than 2024
- Submit between 1 and 10 works for consideration
- Accompany your works with a brief description
- Do not use borrowed works; indicate all co-authors if the work was created collaboratively
Application deadline — September 15, 2026
Submit your application to participate
Я даю согласие на обработку моих персональных данных
what to see
While the Open Call is ongoing, you can explore some of the last works presented by artists at Art’Coma.
Project «Faith, Hope, Love - Died»
The artist brings to light the problem of suicidal behavior and its prevention, drawing attention to people who stand on different sides of this problem.
The artist brings to light the problem of suicidal behavior and its prevention, drawing attention to people who stand on different sides of this problem.
Project «The Checks and Balances»
Over the past few years, as we have seen familiar concepts and meanings being replaced, each of us has developed our own system of checks and balances to preserve our identity and maintain memories of the real norm.
Over the past few years, as we have seen familiar concepts and meanings being replaced, each of us has developed our own system of checks and balances to preserve our identity and maintain memories of the real norm.
Project «Liberation»
This is a look at the psychological cage into which a person places themselves under the influence of the demands of the surrounding social group and life circumstances.
This is a look at the psychological cage into which a person places themselves under the influence of the demands of the surrounding social group and life circumstances.
Project «The Menstrual Poverty»
The topic of menstruation is still taboo, but this does not change the fact that women face various problems - from physiological to social.
The topic of menstruation is still taboo, but this does not change the fact that women face various problems - from physiological to social.
Project «Hedonist»
This is a dialog about the fact that the rich inner world of a person cannot be seen at first sight - you have to look closely to discover it.
This is a dialog about the fact that the rich inner world of a person cannot be seen at first sight - you have to look closely to discover it.
Project «Chronicles»
This is the author's video diary about the various stages of borderline personality disorder (BPD) - a story about the fine line between two worlds, about the place where reality merges with fantasies and fears.
This is the author's video diary about the various stages of borderline personality disorder (BPD) - a story about the fine line between two worlds, about the place where reality merges with fantasies and fears.
location
We will announce the festival location soon.
In addition to the exhibition space, the festival will feature a video hall, a lecture area, an art workshop, a creative market, and a VIP zone with surprises.
Buy a ticket
open doors
300 rub.
Entertainment program, introduction to the authors, buffet, exhibition space (November 14)
If you missed the opening, you can use this ticket for a one-time visit on any of the days
Buy a ticket If you missed the opening, you can use this ticket for a one-time visit on any of the days
One-time visit
300 rub.
One-time entrance to the festival for 1 day (November 15 or 16)
Exhibition space + participation in 1 event (lecture, dialogue with the author, workshop)
Buy a ticket Exhibition space + participation in 1 event (lecture, dialogue with the author, workshop)
1-day ticket
500 rub.
Multiple entry to the festival for 1 day (November 15 or 16)
Exhibition space + unlimited access to all events (lectures, dialogues with authors, workshops) for 1 day
Buy a ticket Exhibition space + unlimited access to all events (lectures, dialogues with authors, workshops) for 1 day
2-day ticket
900 rub.
Multiple entry to the festival for 2 days (November 15 and 16)
Exhibition space + unlimited access to all events (lectures, dialogues with authors, workshops) for 2 days
Buy a ticket Exhibition space + unlimited access to all events (lectures, dialogues with authors, workshops) for 2 days
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For all questions, please contact us by email at artcomafest@gmail.com