Published Date : Sep 12, 2024 / Edited Date : Oct 23, 2024
Kiaf Seoul: Expanding the World of Travel through Art
Recently, Seoul hosted Korea's leading global art fair, Kiaf Seoul 2024. Having begun in 2002, Kiaf Seoul is Korea's first international art fair, boasting over two decades of history. This year, from September 4 to 8, Kiaf Seoul 2024 garnered significant attention as it featured the most extensive collaboration between Kiaf Seoul and Frieze, one of the world's top three art fairs from the UK. With around 300 galleries participating and a host of prominent figures from the global art scene in attendance, the event unfolded like a festival, filled with diverse exhibitions and activities.
01 Artside Gallery : Dreaming of a Broader Expansion of Visual Arts
Situated next to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seochon is the Artside Gallery.By embracing fine art and a diverse range of genres, this gallery is instrumental in forging new paths in the Korean art scene, expanding the traditional confines of gallery spaces into a more expansive artistic realm.
Running until September 28, Artside Gallery will present two compelling exhibitions: the second solo exhibition in Korea by Spanish painter, Guim Tio, titled, Este Sol de la Infancia, and Focus on Beauty, a solo exhibition by Korean artist, Jung Myoungjo, celebrated for his hyper-realistic techniques. Both exhibitions will showcase works depicting the backs of figures. Guim Tio’s tiny human forms are set against vast landscapes with Jung Myoungjo’s exquisitely adorned women dressed in traditional Korean attire.
15 Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Daily 10:00 to 18:00 * Closed Sundays & Mondays
Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 3 (282 m on foot) http://artside.org/
02 Seojung Art Seoul : Lowering the Threshold of Art
Located in the fashionable Samseong-dong district of Gangnam, Seoul, Seojung Art Seoul is a gallery dedicated to contemporary art. It seeks to explore new artistic possibilities while fostering a dialogue with the public. The gallery is also a prominent participant in major international art fairs, including Paris, Miami, and Tokyo, leading art exchange and program development efforts.
Recently spotlighted at Kiaf Seoul 2024 with exhibitions, featuring artists Lee Choun-hwan and Phee Jungwon, Seojung Art Seoul is now presenting, Soft and Hard, an exhibition open until October 12. This group show includes the works of eight international artists: Thomas Pellerey Grogan, Fabrice Samyn, Shin Jae-hyun, Paris Yaohstides, Lee Dong-hoon, Lee Mi-jung, Im Chang-gon, and Jang Seo-young. The exhibition explores the themes of body and corporeality, which are central to contemporary philosophy and human history
12 Bongeunsa-ro 47-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Daily 10:00 to 18:00 * Closed Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays
Subway Line 9 & Suin–Bundang Line, Seonjeongneung Station, Exit 1 (229 m on foot) www.seojung-art.com/
03 Gallery THEO: A Supporter of Both Artists and Audiences
Established in 2020 by two young directors who honed their skills in the UK and US art markets, Gallery THEO debuted at Kiaf Seoul this year. The gallery is committed to providing a space that supports dynamic artistic exploration grounded in challenging projects that adapt to an ever-evolving art environment.
Operating until September 20, visitors can experience this ethos firsthand through the solo exhibition, 44, by artist Park Grim. Known for exploring contemporary narratives through the lens of traditional Korean painting techniques, Park aims to break down dichotomous boundaries in this exhibition by infusing dual meanings into single artworks. The gallery presents eight paintings, with four displayed on each side of the walls, facing each other as if in dialogue.
B1F, 55-3 Bongeunsa-ro 68-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Daily 13:00 to 19:00 * Closed Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays
Subway Line 9, Samseong Jungang Station, Exit 6 (539 m on foot) gallerytheo.com
04 2Gil29 Gallery : Vanguardist of Cultural Frontiers
The 2Gil29 Gallery's name reflects the concepts of "two paths," representing communication, and "two mouths," symbolizing continuous, positive dialogue, while the gallery itself showcases various creative works from photography and illustration to media art, installation, and traditional fine art.
This fall, 2Gil29 Gallery features a special exhibition by artist Hong Yoo-young titled, (Im) Material Matter. Renowned by prominent galleries and cultural foundations in the UK, the US, and beyond, Hong Yoo-young expands her exploration of materiality through installation, sculpture, and diverse visual languages.
35 Gangnam-daero 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Daily 10:00 - 19:00 * Closed Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays
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