Gwangju Biennale - 광주 비엔날레

Introduction
The Gwangju Biennale, which was founded in September 1995 in the city of Gwangju in the South Jeolla Province of South Korea, is Asia's first and most prestigious contemporary art biennale. Founded in memory of spirits of civil uprising of the 1980 repression of the Gwangju Democratization Movement, the Gwangju Biennale presents a global perspective on contemporary art.
Under the helm of a progression of international curators - including Massimiliano Gioni, Kerry Brougher, Sukwon Chang, Okwui Enwezor, Charles Esche, Hou Hanru, Honghee Kim, Yongwoo Lee, Youngchul Lee, Kwangsoo Oh, Wankyoung Sung and Harald Szeemann - the Gwangju Biennale has established itself as a highlight of the international contemporary art biennale circuit. Centered in Gwangju's 8,100 square meter Biennale Hall in Jungoui Park, the Gwangju Biennale's presence has elevated the city of 1.4 million to become a cultural hub of East Asia.
Gwangju Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition that takes place once every two years. Taking place in 2014, the event marks 10th anniversary and will celebrate the importance of being  together though the theme of "Burning Down the House (터전을 불태우라)." It will bring together many different people, different times, various roles in arts production, and numerous different positions toward power such as exist in various social, political, and cultural situations. The biennale consists of an exhibition, several workshops, e-journals, books, and various programs such as residency programs and new commissions.

Programs
  1. Art exhibition displaying creative and experimental contemporary art works
  2. International academic events to discuss and promote art and its esthetic values
  3. Various programs and events to support the Biennale and the exhibition and broaden the participation of general public
  4. Etc

Sponsors/Management
Gwangju-si & Gwangju Biennale Foundation

Address
111, Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
광주광역시 북구 비엔날레로 111 (용봉동)

Location
Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall

Transportation
  1. From Gwangju U-Square Bus Terminal, take bus 64 or a taxi to Biennale Hall
  2. From Gwangju Station, take bus 83 or a taxi to Biennale Hall

Homepage
Gwangju Biennale (Korean, English)

Video
2014  Visual Media



The 9th Gwangju Biennale



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