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September 5, 2026

Gwangju Biennale Opens with 43 Teams Exploring Change

The 16th Gwangju Biennale kicks off this weekend in southwestern Korea with 43 international and local artists presenting works themed around transformation and change. Inspired by Rilke's famous poem about renewing life, the exhibition explores how new creative forms emerge through artistic practice. The 72-day event runs from September through November at a single consolidated venue.
Why It Matters
If you're in or visiting Gwangju, this is one of Korea's major contemporary art events—a chance to see cutting-edge international work and understand how Korean artists engage with global themes.
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