{
  "id": 5038072,
  "title": "Seoul's art scene takes center stage as Frieze, Kiaf open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/seouls-art-scene-takes-center-stage-as-frieze-kiaf-open",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20260902/seouls-art-scene-takes-center-stage-as-frieze-kiaf-open"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "Frieze Seoul, Kiaf Seoul Art Fair Previews Open Wednesday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/frieze-seoul-kiaf-seoul-art-fair-previews-open-wednesday",
        "published": "2026-09-02T01:57:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul's art scene takes center stage as Frieze, Kiaf open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/seouls-art-scene-takes-center-stage-as-frieze-kiaf-open-5039403",
        "published": "2026-09-02T07:32:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}