“SOCIAL DIVE” AIR OPEN CALL PROGRAM
To dive into Tokyo (the city)
and engage deeply with society (people).

Walking through the streets of Tokyo,
What kind of places and people will bring us unknown discoveries and creative experiences?
We are now calling for new “sanpo” art projects to join us in our explorations!

The third edition of the Tokyo Biennale is themed ” Shall we ‘Sanpo’?” and explores various ways of “Sanpo” – a concept that embraces walking, wandering around, and discovering new perspectives through movement. The “SOCIAL DIVE” AIR OPEN CALL PROGRAM is now calling for projects from around the world to explore with us this theme of ‘Sanpo’.
The mission is to dive into Tokyo (the city) and engage deeply with society (people).
“SOCIAL DIVE” involves artists diving into the different areas of Tokyo as part of an art project aimed at discovering both the unique traditions, as well as new values held by the people who live there.
With the rise of tension and conflict in today’s world, it is our hope that by taking a “sanpo” or walk together that even people who have never met before can get to know each other, develop an interest in the culture of the city, and form a gentle connection. Burnt to the ground twice, once during the Great Kanto Earthquake and once in World War II, Tokyo’s cityscape is made up of the past and present as it continues to develop today. To be able to enjoy a “sanpo” together in this city is a miracle to be cherished.
For this purpose, we need the power of artists with creative ideas and methodologies to build new relationships through “sanpo”.
Walking through the streets of Tokyo, what kind of places and people will bring us unknown discoveries and creative experiences?
We look forward to receiving your new “sanpo” art project ideas that match the originality and social engagement of “SOCIAL DIVE”.

Masato Nakamura
Tokyo Biennale 2025 General Producer

Tokyo Biennale 2025 “Social Dive” AIR Open Call Program
Application Deadline
May 2 (Fri.) 2025, 23:59(JST)

Application Guideline