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Art Fair_Global K-Art Gana Art Becomes the First Korean Gallery to Participate in New York’s "AIPAD Photography Show"
Gana Art will become the first Korean gallery to participate in “The Photography Show presented by AIPAD”, to be held in April 2026 at Park Avenue Armory in New York. This participation marks a key moment for Korean photography as it enters the U.S. photography scene and is introduced and evaluated in earnest.
Biennale_News Binna Choi Appointed as Artistic Director for the 61st Venice Biennale Korean Pavilion
The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) has appointed curator Binna Choi as the Artistic Director for the Korean Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) in 2026.
Binna Choi previously served as a curator for the 2016 Gwangju Biennale and as a co-artistic director for the 2022 Singapore Biennale. She was the Director of Casco Art Institute in the Netherlands from 2008 to 2023. She is currently serving as a co-artistic director for the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025, which runs until May 4 this year.
2025.05.06
Art+_News Hyundai Blue Prize+ 2025 Calls for Emerging Curators
On March 20th, the open call for Hyundai Blue Prize+ began, supporting emerging curators. This year's open call has expanded eligibility, allowing any emerging curators residing in Asia or working with themes related to Asia to apply.
2025.04.01
Art+_News Emma Son, Senior Director of Lehmann Maupin Seoul, Promoted to Global Partner
On the 6th, Emma Son, Senior Director of Lehmann Maupin Seoul, was promoted to Global Partner at Lehmann Maupin. The role of a partner involves making all key decisions for the gallery in collaboration with senior directors through strategic meetings.
Museum_Global K-Art Korean Avant-Garde Art to be Introduced on International Stages
This year, the recent rapid growth in the South Korean art market has begun to draw a lot of attention from the international art world. Big-name international galleries have been announcing their plans on opening outposts in Seoul, and Frieze will be holding its Seoul art fair next year.
2021.12.27
Art Fair_Global K-Art Korean Art in the Spotlight at London’s Frieze 2021
Frieze, one of the world’s top three art fairs, was held at Regent Park in London from October 13 to 17. Frieze London and Frieze Masters, which are held side by side, had a total of 276 participating galleries from 39 countries this year.
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