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Frieze Seoul, Kiaf announce rosters for 2026 editions with 300 galleries set to participate

Two of Korea's top art shows will feature work presented by exhibitors from all over the world, including Seoul's heavyweight galleries

2026.6.9

A view of the Plas Art Show's 2025 edition at Coex in Gangnam District, southern Seoul [PLAS ART SHOW]

Plas Art Show goes back to basics with renewed focus on its sculpture, 3-D work

The Plas Art Show returns for its 11th edition from June 4, featuring 102 galleries and 3,500 works under the theme “New Chance,” with stricter curation to maintain its sculptural focus amid rising costs.

2026.5.18

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Visitors to Art Busan 2025 are seen at Bexco in Busan in this file image provided by the art fair organizers [ART BUSAN]

Art Busan returns for 15th edition on May 22

Art Busan, a major art fair in the southern city, returns for its 15th edition from May 22 to 24 at Bexco in Busan, with a VIP preview opening on May 21. Around 110 galleries from 18 countries will participate.

2026.4.28

Designer Jung Ku-ho named creative director for Kiaf Seoul 2026

Kiaf has appointed designer Jung Ku-ho as the creative director for Kiaf Seoul 2026, organizers said Monday, marking the first time the Korean art fair has brought in an external figure to oversee its direction and vision.

2026.4.20

A visitor takes a look at artworks on display at the Galleries Art Fair, held at the Coex exhibition center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 8. [YONHAP]

Galleries Art Fair closes with 50,000 visitors, posting strong midrange sales

The Galleries Art Fair, also known as the Hwarang Art Fair, closed this weekend after a five-day run that drew approximately 50,000 visitors, organizers said Monday.

2026.4.13

A digitally rendered image of the upcoming Hive Art Fair, featuring hexagonal clusters that contain booths [HIVE ART FAIR]

Hive Art Fair focuses on curatorial prowess for buzzworthy first run

Hive Art Fair is set to kick off its inaugural run from May 21 to 24 at Coex Magok in Magok District, western Seoul, the organizers confirmed on Thursday. By scrapping booth fees, Hive adopts an untested approach, focusing on curatorial strength.

2026.3.2

Art Basel Hong Kong Director Angelle Siyang-Le [ART BASEL]

Art Basel Hong Kong director bullish on art market's resurgence in Asia and 'energy' of Korean scene

Art Basel Hong Kong director Angelle Siyang-Le said she is bullish about the upcoming edition of the fair, citing renewed confidence in the global art market after a difficult few years.

2026.1.22

Visitors check out paintings displayed at Kiaf Seoul at the Coex exhibition center in southern Seoul on Sept. 3. [YONHAP]

Seoul art fairs affirm global potential as Kiaf, Frieze close

The country's two largest art fairs — Kiaf Seoul and Frieze Seoul — concluded over the weekend, drawing a substantial crowd of art enthusiasts and reaffirming their potential to become pivotal art events beyond Asia.

2025.9.8

Paris-based Perrotin gallery sold 12 paintings by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami at Frieze Seoul on Sept. 3, while works by other “blue-chip” artists such as Mark Bradford and Georg Baselitz also remained in high demand. [LEE EUN-JU]

Annual art events Frieze and Kiaf take over halls of Coex in Seoul

Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul, the country’s biggest annual art events, opened Wednesday at Coex in southern Seoul with a VIP preview, drawing high-profile figures from both Korea and abroad.

2025.9.4

Poster for the 2025 Korea Art Festival [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

Discounts galore for 2025 Korea Art Festival throughout September

The 2025 Korea Art Festival, a monthlong nationwide promotion of exhibitions and art fairs, will take place throughout September, with special discounts and Korail packages.

2025.9.1