# Gwangju International Art Fair

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gwangju-international-art-fair
> Updated: 2026-10-24T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 17th Gwangju International Art Fair, or ‘Art Gwangju’, took place from September 22 to 25 at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center. The event featured 94 galleries from 12 countries across 113 booths, presenting various media including painting, sculpture, and media art.

Special exhibitions included ‘Heroes of Contemporary Art’, showcasing masters such as Yayoi Kusama, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Hockney, and Andy Warhol; ‘Rising Star’, which highlighted emerging talent from the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions; and ‘Propose’, which paired local collectors with high-end imported furniture and featured artists like Lee Kun-yong and Do Ho Suh.

The fair concluded with approximately 30,000 visitors. Notable developments included a fourfold increase in sponsorship compared to the previous year and community initiatives such as a stamp tour connecting ten regional museums and financial support options to encourage new collectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Gwangju International Art Fair concludes with 30,000 visitors

The 17th Gwangju International Art Fair ended successfully, drawing 30,000 visitors and featuring 94 galleries from 12 countries.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gwangju-international-art-fair-concludes-with-30000-visitors

### 2026-10-20: Gwangju International Art Fair to open September 22

The 17th Gwangju International Art Fair opens September 22 at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center, featuring 94 galleries from 12 countries and works by masters like Yayoi Kusama and Keith Haring.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gwangju-international-art-fair-to-open-september-22

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