Frieze Seoul 2024, scheduled for September 4-9, is set to be a pivotal event in the global art calendar, featuring exhibitions and presentations from prestigious galleries and museums across South Korea and beyond.
Alex Dodge, Intervention(silver), 2023. Oil and acrylic on canvas, 137.2 × 182.9 cmcm
BB&M Gallery will make its Frieze Seoul debut in the Galleries sector, presenting works by Lee Bul, Minouk Lim, Bae Young-whan, Heecheon Kim, and Alex Dodge. Their display will span various mediums, exploring themes of nature versus technology and reality versus virtuality.
As a global partner of Frieze, BMW will unveil the 20th BMW Art Car by American painter Julie Mehretu, marking its Asian debut. BMW will also showcase a new art collaboration featuring two artists designing 14 miniature BMW i7 cars.
Concurrent with Frieze Seoul, several significant art events are taking place across South Korea:
The Busan Biennale 2024, themed "Seeing In The Dark," will run from August 17 to October 20, featuring 62 artists and collectives from 36 countries.
Art Sonje Center will host "Do Ho Suh: Speculations" from August 17 to November 3, providing an overview of Suh's 'Speculations' series.
The 15th Gwangju Biennale will introduce its first-ever Japan Pavilion, presented by Fukuoka City, showcasing Fukuoka-based artists Akiko Utsumi and Terue Yamauchi.
Gagosian will make its Korean debut with "Derrick Adams: The Strip" at the Amorepacific headquarters in Seoul from September 3 to October 12, featuring Adams' new works inspired by beauty supply store windows.
Derrick Adams, Where My Girls At? ©Derrick Adams Studio
In conclusion, Frieze Seoul 2024 and the concurrent art events across South Korea promise to offer a rich tapestry of contemporary art, showcasing both established and emerging artists from around the world. These exhibitions and biennales not only highlight South Korea's growing importance in the global art scene but also provide a platform for cultural exchange and artistic innovation. As the art world turns its attention to Seoul and beyond, these events are set to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences, further cementing South Korea's position as a key player in the international art community.
Frieze Seoul 2024
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