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11 stories on The Cultural Signal
On June 25, 2026, Frieze announced details for the fifth edition of Frieze Seoul, featuring a new curated section called Material Practice, organized by Hyeyoung Cho, which explores the exchange between contemporary art and Korean heritage.
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.
The Uffizi Galleries in Florence and the National Museum of Korea in Seoul have signed a cultural exchange agreement, formalized during a visit by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
Kunsthaus Zürich announced an exhibition titled 'Evergreens. Selected Works from the Collection', running from September 11, 2026 to January 10, 2027.
Lehmann Maupin has announced the representation of Korean artist Sung Neung Kyung, whose interdisciplinary practice spans over five decades and has influenced performance, Conceptualism, and politics.
Lehmann Maupin has promoted Emma Son to Partner, based in Seoul. Son will continue to oversee the gallery's Seoul outpost and its broader initiatives in South Korea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frieze has partnered with Seoul's Art Sonje Center to present the LIVE programme for its Seoul fair, showcasing female, queer, and intersectional artists. The programme includes performances by Yagwang and Chang Younghae, among 11 Korean artists.
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