KIAF SEOUL

Galleries Association of Korea, which consists of members of nationwide galleries, established KIAF ART SEOUL as an art fair that represents South Korea with the goal of innovating and expanding the art industry. KIAF ART SEOUL is committed to sharing the most fundamental and important value of our lives through art and such devoir is embedded in our DNA. The endeavor to discover pioneering art and positively influence our society began in Seoul, where the harmony between past and present, classical and contemporary art coexists.

KIAF ART SEOUL showcases contemporary galleries across the globe. Simultaneously, emerging and dynamic galleries participate at the fair to succeed as major galleries with fresh and experimental ideas. The advantages of South Korea’s tax laws in regard to art trading, its explosive potential as a global art market, and geographical location are immensely attractive for both the collectors and galleries.

The price range is widely varied which attracts both the existing collectors and the emerging collectors. Those works that best depict the Korean culture are being presented along with the globally recognized contemporary artworks. Also, there is a noticeable increase in the number of younger and new generation collectors who are fascinated by collecting Korean art.

International collectors continue to visit from China, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Russia, as well as prominent major collectors from overseas, including art museum authorities, dealers, and entrepreneurs.

KIAF ART SEOUL is developing strategies to assist galleries in an effective manner by promoting their works and actively encouraging connection with corporations, individual collectors, and museums. ‘Seoul’ stands out as the most fascinating art market in Asia due to the advantages of art being categorized as duty-free, interests from major companies in art collections, and expansion of government support.

I would suggest Frieze and Liste. Frieze holds its fairs in different cities including Seoul and shows the most important contemporary art of the era. In an innovative way, Liste offers a unique experience that differs from the conventional white-cube style art fairs to proliferate and create a new paradigm of the art market. By presenting collectors with the essence of contemporary art, Frieze and Liste continuously expand and improve in both size and quality.