Gwangju Whitney Art Exhibition Gallery

Gwangju Whitney Art Exhibition Gallery

The Gwangju Whitney Art Exhibition Gallery is situated in Yongbong-dong, Buk District, Gwangju, South Korea, and is one of the most famous venues for international modern art exhibitions in the country. Since 1995, Gwangju Metropolitan City has hosted a three-month international art exhibition biennially, centered around the Gwangju Whitney Art Exhibition Gallery and also taking place at sites such as the city art museum and the folk museum, drawing art lovers from across the globe.

The Whitney Art Exhibition Gallery consists of five main exhibition halls, along with permanent promotional halls, a resource room, a planning exhibition hall, meeting rooms, and more. Among these, the promotional hall is dedicated to introducing the Whitney Art Exhibition. Visitors can learn about the posters, award-winning works, curated projects, and current information on exhibited pieces from past editions of the event.

The Whitney Art Exhibition mainly showcases works by dozens of internationally acclaimed artists and serves as the main venue for the international modern art exhibition. In addition to various thematic exhibitions, the gallery also hosts special exhibitions, international academic conferences, and a range of supplementary activities including folk performances, dance, music, and theater, making it a vibrant hub of cultural activity.

Gwangju Biennale

Must-visit reason: One of the most renowned venues for international modern art exhibitions in South Korea

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Korea[Korea]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Gwangju Metropolitan City [Gwangju Metropolitan City]

City where the attraction is located: Buk-gu [Buk-gu]