Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall Tourism

The Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, located in Gwangju, South Korea, is a prominent contemporary art exhibition hall that hosts the Gwangju Biennale, an international art festival held every two years. The Biennale was established in 1995 to honor the memory of those who lost their lives during the pro-Democracy Gwangju Uprising in 1980. Spanning an area of around 8,100 square meters, the exhibition hall serves as the central venue for showcasing a wide range of artistic creations, including paintings, installations, sculptures, and multimedia art from Korean and international artists. The event aims to promote cultural exchange and to foster the growth of the local art scene, incorporating both traditional and avant-garde elements. It has since become a crucial platform for art dialogue and is acknowledged as one of Asia's most significant contemporary art events. Within the facility, visitors can find several exhibition spaces that vary in size, allowing the hall to accommodate both large-scale installations and smaller, intimate artworks. It collaborates with various artists, curators, and art organizations to bring diverse creative expressions to a global audience.