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We are interested in aesthetics and sensibility, adoration of objects, the performative dimension, sculptural presence, and the relation to the history of fashion and archival work. A fashion designer–friendly open call.

Good to know:
– ALL MEDIUMS ARE WELCOME, but we will prioritize (Photography, Video, and Sculpture/ Clothing)
– You’re welcome to apply either individually or as a group
– Works with a strong conceptual foundation will be prioritized.
– Selected works will be featured in the group presentation.
– Selected artists/designers will be featured in our PARALLEL VIENNA 2026 edition of the magazine.
– Participation is free of charge.

Please send us:
– One Image of the work (5 MB). In case of video: link to Vimeo or YouTube. (please no WeTransfer/SwissTransfer)
– Short description of the works (maximum 500 characters)
– A link to your website and/or Instagram

To: mail@les-nouveaux-riches.com | Subject: Fashion and Art
Submission deadline: June 30, 2026 (Only selected artists will be contacted via email)

Our rooms over the past years at PARALLEL VIENNA:
– Dating Aliens, 2025 – Link
– PRIX, 2024 – Link
– Ergebnis einer Addition, 2023 – Link
– GAUDIUM, 2022 – Link
– Gegensätze, 2021 – Link
– XXL Wellness, 2020 – Link

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us: mail@les-nouveaux-riches.com. We are looking forward to your submissions.

Love, LNR Team


Les Nouveaux Riches (LNR, for short), founded in 2019, is a platform that presents art in a fresh, contemporary context. Its mission is to engage in meaningful international conversations about art and culture and to capture them through its own lens, focusing on direct insights. LNR creates, produces, communicates, and experiments across diverse forms of expression with a focus on cultural exchange and innovation.

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