Arts Council Korea(ARKO) is set to establish connections, collaborations, and international network events in partnership with art spaces in downtown Seoul during the 2023 Kiaf SEOUL (Korea International Art Fair) and Frieze Seoul. Additionally, an information center will be operated to offer visitors a convenient overview of art spaces on different levels, showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of contemporary Korean art to both domestic and foreign audiences.

(*Arts Council Korea is a national funding organization for the arts of Korea. It supports arts organizations and artists through diverse programs and initiatives.)

[ARKO NIGHT Networking Program]

Art space curators, domestic and international art collectors, art enthusiasts, and general audiences will participate in interactive party and talk
– Date : September 8^th
– Time : 18:00 ~ 22:00 (KST)
– Venue : ARKO Art Center, 1F (3 Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
① Talk: “Intersection of Art Spaces, Institutions, and the Market” | 19:00 – 19:40 
② Performance: Sound Percussion (Korean traditional percussion group) | 19:50 – 20:20
③ DJing by “Sindosi” and Networking party | 20:20 – 22:00 
④ “No Won-hee” Solo Exhibition Docent Tour | 18:30 – 19:10, 21:00 – 21:40
⑤ ARKO archive night opening | 18:00 – 22:00  

[RSVP] Please check VIP-EVENTS page to register for ARKO Art Night.

[Art Spaces Info Center]
Through the operation of an information center, introducing  Korea’s art spaces
– Date : August 29^th – September 10^th
– Time : 11:00 ~ 19:00 (KST)
– Venue : ARKO Art Center 1F 

[Frieze Film 2023]
Screening program It was the way of walking through narrative (KIM Hyojae, An Jungju, Omyo CHO)
– Date : August 22^nd – September 9^th
– Time : 11:00 ~ 19:00 (KST)
– Venue: INSA art space (89 Changdeokgung-gill, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea) 

[Art Space Network Online Map]
Mapping of a total of 91 art spaces on the online art space map
For more information, visit bitly.ws/SjG2

[Links]

Website | Arts Council Korea (ARKO Art Center)
Instagram | @arko_art_center
Facebook | ARKO Art Center
YouTube | ARKO Art Center