Seoul's art scene takes center stage as two major fairs 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's art scene is currently taking center stage as two major fairs, Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul, kick off this week. These events, which opened on Wednesday, have brought galleries, collectors, and visitors together at Coex. The fairs will feature a combined total of 308 galleries across the city. Frieze Seoul, which first debuted five years ago, marks the final time it will be held alongside Kiaf Seoul in the same COEX building.
Next year, Frieze Seoul will move to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, while Kiaf will remain at Coex during the convention center's renovation. However, the two events are not ending their partnership; they have extended their agreement through 2031. Frieze Seoul will showcase works from 133 galleries represented in 30 countries and regions, including renowned institutions such as Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, Gladstone Gallery, Lehmann Maupin, Pace Gallery, Thaddaeus Ropac, White Cube, and David Zwirner.
Gagosian has dedicated its booth to British artist Damien Hirst, presenting a selection of his works.
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