Symbioses — Winter Exchange 2026 is part of the curatorial cycle “Sustainability is Coexistence”, which guides the work of the Museum of Tomorrow between 2025 and 2030. This conceptual framework proposes understanding sustainability not only as environmental preservation, but also as a relational practice that emerges from the encounter of diverse forms of knowledge, ways of life, and cultural perspectives.

Its purpose is to provide an environment for intensive learning, interdisciplinary exchange, and the generation of conceptual ideas.

Its first phase focused on critical discussions around art, science, and society. Now, in its second phase, these ideas will be developed into prototypes.

The outcomes of the exchange will contribute to the creation of an original exhibition by the Museum of Tomorrow.

theme

Symbioses 2026 is grounded in the theme of FIRE — transformation, power, and conflict. Through this lens, the program seeks to critically examine the role of energy as a driving force, reflecting on the urgency of the social, technological, and environmental transformations shaping the present.

target audience

Young adults between 25 and 35 years old.

Brazilian nationals or foreign residents living in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro or neighboring municipalities (Baixada Fluminense, Niterói, and São Gonçalo).

Individuals with professional experience or academic training in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, visual arts, design, philosophy, anthropology, biology, architecture, communication, or related disciplines.

information

Application Period: June 12–26, 2026

Program Dates: July 17–31, 2026

Format: In-person, with daily activities and guided visits to partner cultural institutions.