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Kiaf SEOUL

Entrance corridor of Kiaf Seoul lined with tall digital screens displaying the fair’s branding, dates, and sponsor logos as attendees walk by.

Frieze and Kiaf SEOUL Scale Back in Spectacle While Still Securing Sales

The chaotic entrance lines at Kiaf and overcrowded aisles of last year’s Frieze are gone, replaced by smaller crowds of cautious buyers.
By Elisa Carollo
A large-scale installation in an industrial hangar featuring Lee Bul’s Willing To Be Vulnerable, with a massive silver zeppelin suspended in the air, patterned fabric panels spread across the floor, and translucent hanging sheets creating a futuristic, immersive environment.

14 Exhibitions Not to Miss During Seoul Art Week 2025

From Lee Bul’s sweeping “Grand Narrative” to Bae Yoon Hwan’s biting dystopian allegories, the city offers a wealth of must-see shows beyond the fairs.
By Elisa Carollo

Observer’s Guide to This Year’s Must-Visit September Art Fairs (Updated)

Observer’s September art fair calendar can help you put together the perfect itinerary.
By Christa Terry
Visitors at the entrance of the fair

West Bund Art & Design and Art021 Open With Great Enthusiasm But Slow Sales

By Elisa Carollo
Image of people attending the fair's preview.

Frieze and Kiaf Open in Seoul: First Impressions and Early Sales

By Elisa Carollo
Anicka Yi's floating sculptures like robots

These Are the Shows You Shouldn’t Miss During Seoul Art Week

By Elisa Carollo
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