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Ryan Gander Launches 'The Find' in Seoul, Hiding 16,000 Coins Across the City

Ryan Gander Launches 'The Find' in Seoul, Hiding 16,000 Coins Across the City

Ryan Gander will present the fourth edition of his public art project 'The Find' in Seoul from August 31 to September 10, 2026, marking its first realization in Korea.

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Thaddaeus Ropac to Show Lee Kang So and Georg Baselitz in Seoul Fair Presentation

On August 29, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced a presentation uniting Lee Kang So and the late Georg Baselitz at an art fair in Seoul.

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Ryan Gander Previews Frieze Seoul and Towner Shows in Lisson Interview

Ryan Gander Previews Frieze Seoul and Towner Shows in Lisson Interview

On September 1, 2026, Lisson Gallery published an interview with British artist Ryan Gander, conducted by Tom Faber for the Financial Times.

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Seoul

Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Baselitz Retrospective and Lee Kang So Exhibition in Seoul

On August 26, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced that the Sehwa Museum of Art will present a broad retrospective of Georg Baselitz, encompassing 60 years of the artist's work. It is the first Korean exhibition since Baselitz's death earlier this year.

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LOTTE Museum of Art Opens Lee Kang So Solo Exhibition Coinciding with Frieze Seoul 2026

On August 21, 2026, the LOTTE Museum of Art in Seoul announced a major solo exhibition of Lee Kang So, a representative figure in Korean contemporary art, titled "Emergence and Dissolution." Opening during Frieze Seoul 2026, the exhibition spans paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, and per.

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Seoul

Thaddaeus Ropac Artist Heemin Chung in SONGEUN Art Award 25th Anniversary Exhibition

On August 19, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac gallery announced that artist Heemin Chung, a finalist of the 22nd SONGEUN Art Award in 2022, is participating in a group exhibition titled “SONGEUN x Unboxing Project: Generative Forms.” The show marks the 25th anniversary of the SONGEUN Art Award and brings t.

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Sehwa Museum of Art Plans Georg Baselitz Retrospective, Thaddaeus Ropac Says

On August 13, 2026, the Sehwa Museum of Art announced a retrospective covering the 60-year career of Georg Baselitz (1938–2026), the first exhibition in Korea since the artist's death.

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Seoul
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Frieze Seoul 2026 Returns with Expanded Programme, New Sections, and Over 125 Galleries

Frieze announced details of the fifth edition of Frieze Seoul, scheduled for September 2–5, 2026, at COEX in Gangnam. The fair will feature over 125 galleries from 30 countries, with more than 70% based in the Asia-Pacific region and over 50 exhibitors with permanent spaces in Seoul.

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Seoul
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Frieze Seoul 2026 Opens Fifth Edition with Expanded Programme and New Sections

Frieze Seoul opened its fifth edition on August 19, 2026, at the COEX convention center in Seoul, South Korea, connecting the global art world with Asia through new curated sections and an expanded programme.

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Venice

White Cube Documentary on Sara Flores to Premiere at TIFF 2026

White Cube announced on August 11, 2026, that 'The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs', a documentary on Shipibo-Conibo artist Sara Flores, will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as part of the TIFF Docs programme.

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Seoul

White Cube Returns to Frieze Seoul With Hatoum, El Anatsui, Baselitz; Marina Rheingantz Solo Show Opens Concurrently

White Cube is returning to the fifth edition of Frieze Seoul, taking place from September 2 to September 5, 2026, with works by a roster of international artists including Mona Hatoum, El Anatsui, Georg Baselitz, Sara Flores, Theaster Gates, Marguerite Humeau, Park Seo-Bo, Tesfaye Urgessa, Marina.

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