TTT2027 Vienna – Taboo – Transgression – Transcendence in Art & Science

Taboo – Transgression – Transcendence in Art & Science (TTT) is an interdisciplinary conference first held in 2016 at Ionian University in Corfu. Its seventh edition, TTT2027 Vienna, takes place from 14 to 17 September 2027 at the University of Applied Arts Vienna (Angewandte), with support from Johannes Kepler University Linz and the inter-university Art x Science School for Transformation.

This edition takes the placenta as a biological reference and a way of thinking about relationality, temporality, nourishment, care and interdependence. Topics include reproductive justice, bodily autonomy, bioart, ecology and the limits of care. The call welcomes practice-based artistic research alongside theoretical and critical work, from artists, scientists, researchers, curators, performers, technologists and other interdisciplinary practitioners.

There are three categories: Research Papers, Artist Talks and Artwork Presentations. Applicants submit an abstract or project description of up to 300 words through the online platform. Artwork proposals should include visual documentation (images, titles, dimensions or length, materials) in an online folder, and ideally a technical rider. Selected artworks are shown in the AIL exhibition space. Presentations last 15 minutes, in sessions of three or four followed by a shared Q&A. English is the working language.

There are no submission, registration or participation fees. Travel and accommodation are not covered, though the organisers seek local partnerships where possible.

The deadline is 11 November 2026 at 14:00 Eastern European Time. Papers and artist talks are notified by 12 December 2026. Shortlisted artwork proposals are announced by the same date, with interviews from 8 to 15 January 2027 and final decisions on 27 January 2027.