Throughout the exhibition period of the 15th Gwangju Biennale, a series of programs emphasizing an audience-oriented perspective will be conducted in connection with the exhibition “Pansori, a soundscape of the 21st century.” These programs are designed to promote interpretation and participation through public programs, such as the "Children’s Program" and "GB Talk," which are aimed at increasing public engagement and interest.
 
GB Talk: Conversations with Artists

"GB Talk" offers in-depth appreciation opportunities for the exhibitions and artworks of the 15th Gwangju Biennale. The talks will take place five times throughout the exhibition period, including on the designated Culture Wednesdays.
 
The first talk is scheduled for September 5, featuring participating artists such as Kandis Williams, Na Mira, YoungEun Kim, Amol K Patil, and Noel W. Anderson. Additionally, on September 14, a workshop by artist Kim Jayi will be held at the Yangnim-dong exhibition space.
 
"GB Talk" is open to anyone interested in arts and culture. For more information, please visit the Gwangju Biennale website.
 
Symposium: "Echoes of Tomorrow: Soundscapes in the Age of Advanced Computing"

An academic symposium exploring the intersection of sound, technology, and culture in connection with the main exhibition was held on September 8 at Theater 3, Asia Culture Center. The symposium, co-organized with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, featured speakers including Marina Rosenfeld, Jakob Kudsk Steensen, and Sung Tieu, all of whom are participating artists in the 15th Gwangju Biennale.

Children’s Program

In conjunction with the 15th Gwangju Biennale, programs for children will be held at the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall and Geosigi Hall starting from September 14 and continuing throughout the exhibition period. The children's participation programs, "My Pan, Sori" and "GB Little Forest," are targeted at upper elementary school students (grades 4 to 6) and involve viewing artworks with professional docents followed by experiential activities.
 
"My Pan, Sori" encourages children to understand sound and express their unique sounds through drawings, while "GB Little Forest" allows them to create craftworks that connect to their own ecosystems by exploring the broader ecosystem. These programs aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of the main exhibition and encourage active participation. The programs will be held every other Saturday at 10 am and 2 pm, starting from September 14.
 
Additionally, a children's docent program, which teaches the basics of exhibition interpretation and scriptwriting, will allow children to present exhibition explanations themselves. This program will be conducted once a month during the exhibition period, on the third Sunday of each month, specifically on September 15, October 13, and November 10, at 2 pm. Related educational materials will be available on the Gwangju Biennale website.

References

• 광주비엔날레 보도자료 (Gwangju Biennale Press Release)