Korea's largest 'Hot Art Week' is returning. This fall, Kiaf and Frieze are preparing for their third joint event. It's a 'star moment' as Seoul firmly establishes itself as a global art hub. Kiaf will be held at Coex A&B Halls, the Grand Ballroom, and The Platz until the 8th, while Frieze will take place in Halls C&D until the 7th. This year marks the midpoint of the five-year agreement between the two events. As the global economic downturn persists, the next two years will serve as a barometer for success. Art presents a special preview of the third Kiaf & Frieze. Since the launch of Frieze Seoul, the editorial team has published a special issue every year. This special edition is divided into two main content sections. First, interviews with power gallerists: three leading global gallery representatives share insights into the current state and outlook of the contemporary art market and their strategies for this year's art fair. Second, gallery & artist highlights: we spotlight 74 'blue-chip artists' from 47 major domestic and international galleries participating in the two events. Experience the mammoth fall events, Kiaf and Frieze, in advance with Art!
COVER
Kim Seong-ryong, Youth, Acrylic on Canvas, 162.2×130.3 cm (Detail) 2023~24. Courtesy of Gallery Ggi.
SPECIAL FEATURE
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Power Gallerists Interview
Perrotin: The Great Escape of Parisians / Lee Hyun
Commonwealth and Council: The Joyful Rebellion of the Underdog / Jo Jae-yeon
Michael Werner: 60 Years of German 'Tradition' / Kim Hae-ri
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Galleries & Artists Highlight
Lineup, Gallery 47×Artist 74
Gana Art, Gallery Baton, Galerie Gaia, Gallery Kabinett
Gallery Miz, Gallery Jeon, Gallery Planet, Gallery Joeun
Gallery JJ, Keumsan Gallery, Kiche, Die Galerie
The Spectacle Group, The Columns Gallery
The Page Gallery, Date Gallery, Theo, LaHeen Gallery
Lazy Mike, Robilant+Voena, Park Ryu Sook Gallery
Lehmann Maupin, Gallery Mac, Art Space 3, A-Lounge
Wellside Gallery, Suppoment Gallery, Atelier Aki, Obscura
One and J. Gallery, Eligere, Wooson Gallery, 2Gil29 Gallery
E.Jung Gallery, Kidari Gallery, Peres Projects
Johyun Gallery, Kornfeld Galerie, Thaddaeus Ropac
Perrotin, PNC Gallery, Pace Gallery, Pibi Gallery
Whitestone Gallery, Bhak, JJ Joong Jung Gallery, PKM Gallery
FOCUS
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Kim Seong-ryong Exhibition: In Praise of Youth, Song of Boldness / Kim Jong-gil
What Do Things Dream Of? Exhibition, Lee Seul-gi Exhibition: Playing with ‘Objects’ / Ahn Jin-guk
Kim Woong Exhibition: Echoes of Memory / Lee Sun-young
Agnes Martin Exhibition, Billy Childish Exhibition: Creativity of ‘Isolation’ / Yoo Jin-sang
Kwon Hana Exhibition: Do You Love ‘Me’?! / Jeong Hee-young
Chaoja Exhibition, Jung Seok-woo Exhibition: Wild Paintings / Choi Tae-man
Choi Su-jin Exhibition, Goni Exhibition: Fantasy in the Gaps of Everyday Life / Lee Min-joo
IMAGE LINK
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Dolores Marra: Time of the Dog and the Wolf / Jo Jae-yeon
CRITIC
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Nam June Paik: You Were Wrong / Kim Dong-il
LACMA: The Scandal of Forgery Unfolds / Lee Dong-guk
ZOOM IN
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People: Angels Are Everywhere / Jo Jae-yeon
Museum: Spotlight on New Local Art Spaces / Choi Soo-yeon
Pitching: Women of the Desert / Lee Min-ji
People: Cute Suspense / Kim Hae-ri
Exhibition: Painting, 70 Years of Constellations / Choi Soo-yeon
Culture: Hipster’s Records / An Bu
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Editorial
The Third Calm Before the Storm / Editorial Team