Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air gallery
Korea’s capital is transforming into an expansive citywide canvas as the fourth annual Seoul Art Week prepares to open Monday. Running through Sept. 6, the seven-day festival will link 141 visual art spaces across the metropolis, presenting 159 exhibitions and events designed to broaden the cultural footprint of the world-famous Kiaf and Frieze Seoul art fairs. Organized by the Seoul Metropolitan…
Seoul's metropolis is set to become a sprawling open-air art gallery during the fourth annual Seoul Art Week, which commences on Monday and concludes on September 6. This seven-day festival, comprising 141 visual art spaces across the city, will present 159 exhibitions and events aimed at expanding the cultural reach of the renowned Kiaf and Frieze Seoul fairs.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is spearheading this expanded edition, which goes beyond the conventional gallery hotspots like Samcheong-dong and Cheongdam-dong to enhance access to contemporary creative expression for both locals and international tourists.
This year's festival will kick off its highly anticipated opening night in the industrial district of Euljiro, a neighborhood known for its historical tool-repair shops, clandestine alleyway cafes, and experimental youth art spaces. For the first time, the opening night will commence in Euljiro, where 20 visual art venues will extend their operating hours late into the night.
These venues will offer live sound performances, DJ sessions, and interactive artist talks. The News Museum Euljiro will serve as the central hub for the opening festivities.
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