Past Open Call

the beautiful game.

Summer 2026

About the call

The Beautiful Game arrived as the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ brought the world to New York. Moments. Gallery invited artists from around the world to interpret football beyond the pitch, its culture, identity, memory, ritual, pride, rivalry and the moments that bring people together.

Out of hundreds of submissions, selected artists representing diverse countries and perspectives are showcased. Exhibited across 52 digital displays inside Dream Downtown throughout World Cup season, the collection reflects the global passion, culture and unity inspired by the world's biggest sporting event.

Selected artists

the artists.

  • 1438 (EYT)
  • Alan Bolton
  • Alex Lehours
  • Anastasiia Sushko
  • Aria Ixchel
  • Carl Cozier (aka Holy Moly)
  • Dan Leydon
  • Davide Ialongo
  • Dills
  • Dodoy
  • Ed Alves
  • ezgi arslan
  • Fafo Ferrãp
  • Florian TOURE
  • Gago Ilustra
  • Goal.Frames
  • if CHAIR then 7
  • Ilustrablack
  • inthekwangki
  • Iretomide
  • Jason Hateart
  • Jerry Chapusette
  • juujuumama
  • Karl Jean Baptiste
  • Karla Damjana Radanovic
  • Loïc.Malo
  • MagicallyViral
  • Manuel "El Pollo" Ríos
  • Marly Mcfly
  • Maya AlRijjal
  • Osinachi
  • Ricky Shoebio
  • SaintsRJ
  • Sam Munton
  • SANDAL’
  • SINDISO NYONI
  • Taqi Merabet
  • Tiegenhof

From the exhibition

gallery.