Frieze Seoul, Kiaf Seoul Art Fair Previews Open Wednesday
[Culture] : The two biggest art fairs in South Korea, Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul, open for previews Wednesday, bringing galleries from around the world together in Seoul. The two annual events officially open to the public on Thursday, after a day of VIP previews, at the COEX exhibition center in southern ... [more...]
Seoul’s vibrant art scene took center stage this week with the opening of Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul at Coex. The twin events attracted galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts from around the globe. A total of 308 galleries participated in the fairs, showcasing works from renowned artists such as Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, Gladstone Gallery, Lehmann Maupin, Pace Gallery, Thaddaeus Ropac, White Cube, and David Zwirner.
Gagosian, in particular, dedicated its booth to British artist Damien Hirst, presenting a selection of his works. Frieze Seoul, which debuted five years ago, marked its final appearance in the same COEX building this year. In a change for next year, Frieze Seoul will move to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, while Kiaf will remain at Coex during the convention center’s renovation.
Despite the separation, the two events have extended their collaboration agreement through 2031, emphasizing their continued partnership.
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