At Isomorphic Topology, we believe creatives should have the freedom to pursue their work on their own terms. We provide the resources they need without imposing fixed outcomes or obligations, supporting the people, groups, and practices we believe in and trusting the direction they take.
IsTo operates as a multi-layered allocation platform, bringing together both named and anonymous sources of capital and directing them through a unified structure.
The Isomorphic Topology Fund operates year-round to identify, support, and sustain creatives, collectives, studios, and cultural projects aligned with our vision. Rather than centering on a single event, it moves continuously through research, dialogue, and selective backing, while activating publicly through seasonal programming and annual moments of recognition.
IsTo Fund Framework
1. Allocation Source
- Named Allocations: Capital from individuals or organizations that choose to be publicly associated with the allocation.
- Anonymous Allocations: Capital from private partners who contribute without public attribution.
All capital enters the system through these sources and moves through a unified allocation structure.
2. Allocation Structure
Allocations may be structured as:
- General Allocation: Supporting multiple creatives across disciplines.
- Thematic Allocation: Focused on a specific field or medium, such as film, fashion, or sound.
- Targeted Allocation: Centered on a specific creative or practice.
Each allocation is defined by both its source and its structure, while remaining part of the same IsTo system.
3. Curation
Selections are guided by:
- Artistic Merit
- Cultural Role
- System Impact
Final decisions are made through curatorial judgment.
4. Support
Creatives retain:
- Creative freedom
- Control over their practice
The role of the fund is to enable, not dictate.
5. Activation
- Seasonal programming
- Public releases
- Annual moments of recognition, such as the IsTo Project Award