Jeollanam-do
17th Gwangju International Art Fair 'Art Gwangju'
International event
제17회 광주국제아트페어 《아트광주》
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Plan your visit
- Dates
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- Venue
- Gimdaejung Convention Center A·B·C Hall
- Address
- Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Sangmunu-ri 30 (Chipyeong-dong)
- Admission
- [On-site Reservation] - VIP 50,000 won - Adult 15,000 won - Youth 10,000 won - Child 8,000 won [Online Reservation] - VIP 40,000 won - Adult 10,000 won - Youth 6,000 won - Child 4,000 won
- Organizer
- Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan City / Gwangju Cultural Foundation, Art Gwangju
- Operating hours
- [VIP Open] 2026.10.22.(Thu) 14:00~17:00 [General Admission] 2026.10.22.(Thu) 17:00~19:00 2026.10.23.(Fri)~2026.10.24.(Sat) 10:30~19:00 2026.10.25.(Sun) 10:30~18:00
- Program
- - Main Programs: VIP Docent Tour / Public Docent Tour / Kids Art Program / Art Shop, etc. [Special Exhibition] Heroes of Contemporary Art An exhibition where works of world-renowned artists who expanded the boundaries of pop art, such as Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, David Hockney, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, can be seen in one place. Proposal An exhibition that highlights the artist's potential and the discerning eye of collectors through the collection of items that foresee the future. Rising Star Gwangju·An exhibition meeting the new perspectives and original artistic worlds of four emerging artists to watch in Jeonnam Spectrum An exhibition encountering the diverse expressions of media art unfolding through light and movement, the flow of time, and new possibilities
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Festival location
Gimdaejung Convention Center A·B·C Hall
Jeonnam Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Sangmunu-ri 30 (Chipyeong-dong)
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About the festival
Art Gwangju is the largest international art fair in Honam that showcases the trends of contemporary art and the art market both domestically and internationally. Domestic and international galleries, artists, and collectors gather in one place to present their works and discover new artistic values while exchanging ideas, Gwangju·serves as a cultural and artistic exchange hub connecting Jeonnam and the global art world. It is hosted by Jeonnam Gwangju Tonghap Teukbyeol-si and organized by the Gwangju Cultural Foundation and Art Gwangju. Art Gwangju 26 features participation from about 110 galleries from 12 countries including the Middle East and Europe,·and painting.·Sculpture·Showcasing various trends in contemporary art such as media art. In particular, through the special exhibitions 'Heroes of Contemporary Art', 'Propose', 'Rising Star', and 'Spectrum', carefully selected artworks and local collectors' collections are presented, Gwangju·Broadly introducing works by young artists from Jeollanam-do and expanding the exhibition value of the art fair. Art Gwangju goes beyond a marketplace for buying and selling artworks, serving as a venue for discovering the value of art and new creations, facilitating cultural and artistic exchanges between the region and the world.·We aim to broaden the base of art in Jeonnam and establish a foundation for sustainable growth.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 1075049
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