Frieze Seoul Fifth Edition Connects Global Art World to Asia, Adds Curated Section
The Facts
The fifth edition of Frieze Seoul will feature a new curated section by Wonseok Koh, foregrounding underrepresented modern artists across 12 solo shows. The fair also expands its programme with emerging galleries engaging with ritual, spirituality and ceremony, reflecting a response to uncertain times. The Seoul art collective follows Im Youngzoo, Goen Choi and Hannah Woo as recipients of the fair's award, dismantling the fair in the process.
The Signal
The fifth edition underscores Frieze Seoul's role as a key bridge between the global art market and Asia, with a deliberate focus on modern artists who have been historically overlooked. The curated section by Koh signals a strategic effort to deepen historical context within the fair, while the emphasis on ritual and spirituality among emerging galleries points to a broader trend of artists seeking meaning amid global instability. For collectors, this edition offers a chance to discover both established and rising Asian talent in a rapidly maturing fair ecosystem.
- Artists: Im Youngzoo, Goen Choi, Hannah Woo
- People: Wonseok Koh
- Locations: Seoul
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