Seoul's art scene takes center stage as Frieze, Kiaf open
Seoul’s cultural pulse is beating around art this week as galleries, collectors and visitors converge on Coex for the twin openings of Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul, which opened on Wednesday, while late-night gallery openings and major museum exhibitions spread the energy across the city. A combined 308 galleries are participating in the fairs. Frieze Seoul debuted five years ago, and this year…
Seoul is buzzing with artistic activity this week as Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul open their doors on Wednesday. The events, which will mark the final time sharing the Coex building, draw 308 galleries from around the globe. Frieze Seoul, in its fifth year, showcases works from 133 galleries representing 30 countries and regions. Among them are renowned names such as Gagosian, which has dedicated its booth to British artist Damien Hirst, featuring pieces from his celebrated series.
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