Featured Events in South Korea in October 2024 (June Updated)

In the fall of 2024, art festivals will be held in major cities across Korea. Let's experience the charm of K-art through various art events held in major cities such as Gwangju, Busan, and Seoul! KIAF Seoul and Frieze Seoul are large-scale art fairs in the Seoul area, where you can enjoy various works by famous domestic and foreign artists. Secondly, Seoul Art Week will hold a variety of exhibitions and events at art galleries, museums, and galleries throughout Seoul, providing a great opportunity to experience "Seoul, the City of Art". Finally, at the Youth Art Fair "ASYAAF", you can see the passionate works of young artists from eight Asian countries. The Gwangju Biennale, which will be held in Gwangju, will use Pansori as a medium to show the public unique creations that blend sound and space. The Busan Biennale in Busan, on the other hand, is themed around darkness, revealing a new perspective on art through various works. During the festival, a variety of discounts are prepared for tourists, including combined admission tickets to the Gwangju and Busan Biennales, free VIP admission to KIAF and Frieze Art Fair, etc. You can seize the opportunity to experience a richer art journey at a reasonable price. In addition, there are many activities such as the "Art Travel Week" to visit art galleries with experts and seminars to discuss the main hot spots of international art festivals. This autumn, let us experience the infinite charm of autumn art through various art festivals!

American artist Kelly Manning's theme exhibition "Yellow Sea" draws inspiration from the tides of the "Yellow Sea" connecting China and the Korean Peninsula. Her paintings are a mixture of seascapes and figures, spanning the realm of figuration and abstraction. The picture stands out for its rich texture and delicate color balance.

Josh Sperling’s solo exhibition “Miracles” will present a diverse range of works, including 68 new works, which will bring a shocking visual feast to the audience with its unique form and bold colors. This exhibition is curated according to the development of Sperling’s interest and research in form and color, allowing the audience to appreciate his works step by step. From the Raw series, which consists of uncolored raw canvas and various circular patterns, to the Spiral, which shows subtle color gradients and texture combinations. outline-style: initial; max-width: 100%;"spiral) and "composite" (composites) series,the exhibition fully demonstrates the artist’s ongoing experimentation and exploration of form, color, texture, and pattern. In the circular exhibition hall on the second floor, Sibo Lin created a "quiggle" mural especially for this exhibition, which was paired with a graffiti bench of the same design, forming a unique site-specific work. Through this space, the artist provides viewers with an opportunity to contemplate in a public environment, while encouraging them to feel and communicate with the work in a relaxed and comfortable manner.

The interna tionally known Scandinavian artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset have continually redefined exhibition making and the ways in which art can be experienced. Presenting over sixty works with in five immersive installations—a full-scale family house, a public pool, a restaurant with an adjacent kitchen, and an artist's studio—this exhibition marks the their most extensive presentation in Asia to date. Within Spaces viewers will experience new installations of unprecedented scale and form. In Exhibition Room 1, visitors can enter a 140 square meter single family house designed by the Elmgreen & Dragset, explore its various rooms dotted with sculptural works and furniture pieces, and uncover clues about the lives of its fictional inhabitants. In Exhibition Room 2, the duo will install a to-scale public pool emptied of water. This melancholic image—a recurring motif in their oeuvre—suggests the decline of civic gathering spaces and the subsequent loss of community. Finally, visitors will encounter a restaurant named The Cloud. Seemingly caught between its opening hours, the space will be empty except for a lifelike figure of a young woman in the middle of a FaceTime conversation. Other installations will include an industrial kitchen that is reminiscent of a laboratory and an artist ’s studio. Through this expansive survey of Elmgreen & Dragset’s spatial practice, the Amorepacific Museum of Art seeks to provide its visitors with the unique opportunity to uncover unexpected interpretations of everyday realities. Featuring a combination of existing and new works by Elmgreen & Dragset, these architectural interventions will encourage visitors to hunt for narrative threads embedded within the exhibition and become protagonists of the story along the way.

Connected Bodies: Asian Women Artists (hereinafter referred to as Connected Bodies) aims to re-examine the contemporary significance of Asian women's art since the 1960s from the perspective of "bodily nature". This exhibition is part of the National Gallery of Modern Art's Asian Art Project, which crosses borders to conduct comparative research and display contemporary Asian art. The body is a place where various ideologies and situations meet, and where differences and diversity emerge. In order to think about this theme together, the exhibition brings together about 130 works by female artists from 11 countries in Asia.

The largest exhibition in Asia focusing on the spatial work of artist duo Elmgreen and Dragset. A special experience of discovering and completing hidden stories in life-sized installations such as swimming pools, houses and restaurants.

The exhibition Sutra and Box: Vessels of Enlightenment highlights two outstanding masterpieces from the Goryeo Dynasty: a handwritten Buddhist manuscript and an intricately crafted sutra box. The seven volumes of the Lotus Sutra, written and illustrated entirely in gold, are presented in this exhibition. They reflect the ardent aspirations of the people of the time and offer visitors an opportunity to appreciate these priceless works. According to the votive inscription in the sutra, it was dedicated with utmost devotion in the first year of the reign of King Chungmok (1345) of the Goryeo Dynasty by a noblewoman of the highest rank. By means of the merit derived from this work, she hoped to ensure the royal family’s well-being and enlightenment. Also on display is the Sutra Box, an illustrative work of Goryeo mother-of-pearl inlay of which only about twenty examples are known to exist. This exquisite box is decorated with countless finely cut mother-of-pearl fragments that are intricately arranged to form various floral patterns. Fine metal wires were used to prevent the inlay from falling out and to represent the stems between the flowers, demonstrating the blend of artistry and functionality that is the quintessence of Goryeo artisanry. This exhibition provides a meaningful opportunity to deeply understand the value and significance of these masterpieces created through a grand union of faith and art.

"Poetry written on fabric, embracing special memories in everyday life" The textile design brand "minä perhonen", which weaves special memories in everyday life into fairytale-like fabrics, will hold the exhibition "Minä Perhonen Design Journey: Cycle of Memory" for the first time in Korea. This exhibition will show the process of remembering bits and pieces of daily life, such as clouds over fields, swelling buds, and sounds of the coast, incorporating them into designs and making them into fabrics. The founder Akira Minagawa's philosophy of cherishing people and memories is also reflected in his works. I hope you will have a precious opportunity to discover the charm of textile design and a feast of beautiful textiles during your design journey with Minä Perhonen.

Hueree Pink Muhly Festival is the most romantic festival in Jeju Island, where you can experience the pink waves that unfold like a picture. During the festival, countless carefully cultivated pink muhlys such as the palm tree garden, cafe garden, and sky garden dot the park, creating a charming scenery as if entering a fairy tale world. This year's Hueree Pink Muhly Festival is more colorful than last year's preparations and has become a must-see attraction for Jeju Island tourism. The pink background is the best place to take photos of life such as honeymoons, weddings, friendships, etc. It is a place for you to capture precious memories with your loved ones. When you stroll through the park with your family, lover or friends, you can record special moments in the pink muhly photo area, and the memory of the pink waves will be treasured in your heart for a long time.

The Wonju Yongsugu Autumn Flower Festival is the only flower festival in the country hosted by villagers, who carry out sowing, transplanting, weeding, and thinning in villages at the ri (Segok-ri) level. After the festival, people start planting and caring for autumn flowers and preparing through double-cropping.

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec was an artist from a French aristocratic family, known for his unique, charming and provocative handwriting lithographs of Parisian nightlife during the Belle Époque. As a painter, printmaker and illustrator, he did not belong to a specific school, but absorbed the diversity of the Art Nouveau in Montmartre, the avant-garde center of the time, and pioneered original shapes. Modern graphic posters, he is considered one of the greatest artists in the history of world art. This exhibition seeks to break away from the previous tendency to emphasize Lautrec's psychological defects and unfortunate life, and examine his art from a new perspective. I want to emphasize his freedom to interact with people despite his physical disability, his bohemian experimental spirit that did not belong to any school and freely accepted the Art Nouveau, and especially his humanistic spirit of observing the beauty behind charm and vulgarity. This exhibition explores the extraordinary nature of the art created by Toulouse-Lautrec, combining the vitality of the fin de siècle with humanism, exhibiting his monumental and fascinating works created in Montmartre, as well as posters that led the golden age of contemporary French Art Nouveau. Together with Lautrec, 159 masterpieces of prints by 13 artists, including Alphonse Mucha, are exhibited. The first part, "Bohemia," explores Lautrec's bohemian experimental spirit, who freely embraced various artistic trends and did not belong to any school of painting. The second part, "Humanists," examines Lautrec's human-centered paintings, which depict the lower classes of Montmartre with extraordinary humanity and emphasize his humanistic aspects. The third part, "Stars of Montmartre," consists of works from the second half of his creative career, highlighting his artistic legacy that continues to this day. The final chapter, "French Art Nouveau Posters," showcases the works of 13 artists who were contemporaries of Lautrec and dominated the golden age of French Art Nouveau poster art. It will be an interesting opportunity to compare their works, which have in common with Lautrec's in that they follow the lithographic medium and Art Nouveau trends, but also stand out from Lautrec's art with their own aesthetic consciousness.

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Busan Cafe Week 2024 is set to be the highlight of the year for coffee aficionados and cafe culture enthusiasts alike. Taking place in the bustling city of Busan, this much-anticipated event will unfold at BEXCO, Korea's premier exhibition and convention center from October 3rd to 6th, 2024. With a lineup of events that will showcase the best of Busan's vibrant cafe scene, attendees can expect an immersive experience that goes beyond their love for coffee. Busan Cafe Week 2024 will feature workshops, tastings, and presentations by renowned baristas and industry experts. Cafe owners and baristas from across the city will gather to exhibit their signature brews and latest innovations in the world of coffee. This four-day event will not only be a celebration of the bean but also an opportunity for professional growth and networking within the coffee community. Mark the calendars, as Busan Cafe Week 2024 is not to be missed by those who appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into every cup.

Sneaker Con, the greatest sneaker show on the planet, returns for its first event in Seoul, South Korea, for an unforgettable weekend, October 4-6, 2024. Get ready to dive into the best of sneaker culture at the show that brings you the largest selection of footwear and streetwear. There will be coveted sneakers, exclusive merchandise, and experiences that only Sneaker Con can offer. Whether you're a buyer, seller, or just a sneaker enthusiast, this event is not to be missed.

ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR'WALK THE LINE' IN GOYANG Ticket Collection Time（local time）： Oct.5 13:00-19:00 Oct.6 12:00-18:00 Ticket Collection Address： GOYANG STADIUM-Trip.com Ticket Collection Location（the picture bellow） SHOW TIME：October 5, 2024（SAT）6PM（korea local time） October 6, 2024（SUN）5PM（korea local time） Performance place：Goyang Stadium Viewing age limit: 9 years old or above

The Welcome Daehakno Festival, which has been held in the Daehakno area every autumn since 2017, is held at the Daehakno Festival every autumn. -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Apple SD Gothic Neo", helvetica, noto, notojp, notokr, "Microsoft YaHei", "Malgun Gothic", "맑은 고딕", Dotum, 돋움, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"become a representative festival of performance tourism. The Welcome Daehakno Festival, which showcases the charm of K-performances for domestic and foreign tourists, is held at the event. -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Apple SD Gothic Neo", helvetica, noto, notojp, notokr, "Microsoft YaHei", "Malgun Gothic", "맑은 고딕", Dotum, 돋움, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"Provide fun such as highlights and discounts on performances through street performances. In addition, we will introduce tourist routes and gourmet restaurants related to the performances.: transparent; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Apple SD Gothic Neo", helvetica, noto, notojp, notokr, "Microsoft YaHei", "Malgun Gothic", "맑은 고딕", Dotum, 돋움, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"Introducing various contents combining performances and tours.A performance and tourism festival that everyone can enjoy together, Everyone is invited to join the Welcome Daehakno Celebration.

The Seoul International Fireworks Festival, one of the largest fireworks festivals in South Korea, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024 with an even bigger and more spectacular display. Yeouido Hangang Park will host a citizen participation event so you can enjoy the festival atmosphere early.

Korea's first immersive media art exhibition about the story of Leonardo da Vinci.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Battery Korea 2024, set to electrify Seoul's COEX Convention Center on October 11, 2024. The event promises to be a powerhouse of innovation, connecting industry leaders, experts, and aficionados under one roof. With the world constantly on the move towards sustainable energy solutions, Battery Korea 2024 serves as a hub for cutting-edge advancements in battery technology and energy storage systems. This high-profile gathering is the perfect platform to showcase revolutionary products, exchange ideas, and forge strategic partnerships that will shape the future of the industry. Attendees can expect an array of informative exhibits, thought-provoking seminars, and networking opportunities, all culminating in an event that's charged with potential. As Seoul gears up to host this landmark convention at the prestigious COEX Convention Center, Battery Korea 2024 is set to be an electrifying experience that no one in the industry would want to miss.

Tool Tech will provide a unique opportunity to have a closer look at every real aspect of both Korean and foreign tools and the related industries including the trends of related equipment industries and technology development Tool Tech will provide a unique opportunity to have a closer look at every real aspect of both Korean and foreign tools and the related industries including the trends of related equipment industries and technology development of cutting tools by displaying items enabling visitors to have a birds-eye-view of Korean and foreign tools and related industries in the present and future status. This event will display products like Turning, Milling, Drilling, Threading, Brazing Tool, Tooling System Drill, End Mill, Reamer, Tap, Milling Cutter, Gear Tool, Broaching Tool, Single Point Tool, Rotary Burr, Punch, Hand Tools, Measuring Tools and many more etc. Information Source: Korea Tools Industry Cooperative (KOTIC) | expotobi

Korea Automotive Industry Exhibition (KoAAShow) 2023 is a one of the biggest automotive-related exhibition in Korea with the highest number of participants and car spare parts and workshop needs specialized exhibition Korea Automotive Industry Exhibition (KoAAShow) is a one of the biggest automotive-related exhibition in Korea with the highest number of participants and car spare parts and workshop needs specialized exhibition. The international exhibitors show their comprehensive and innovative range of automotive accessories, workshop equipment, auto-electronic, and technical systems. Information Source: AIN global (Automotive Industry Globalization Foundation) | expotobi

Korea Metal Week 2024, held in Goyang at the KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 from October 16 to October 18, promises to be a pivotal event for the metal industry. This premier exhibition will gather industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from around the globe to showcase the latest advancements in metalworking, machinery, and technology. With a comprehensive range of exhibits, including cutting-edge equipment, materials, and services, attendees will have the opportunity to explore groundbreaking solutions and network with key players in the field. Korea Metal Week 2024 is set to be an indispensable platform for fostering business relationships, discovering new market trends, and driving the future of the metal industry forward.

OFFSHORE KOREA 2024, set to take place from October 16 to October 18 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan, Korea, promises to be a pivotal event for the offshore and maritime industries. This prestigious gathering will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and experts from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in offshore technology. With a focus on fostering collaboration and showcasing cutting-edge solutions, OFFSHORE KOREA 2024 will feature a comprehensive program of keynote speeches, technical sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights and forge strategic partnerships that will drive the future of the offshore sector. The event's location in Busan, a city renowned for its maritime heritage and state-of-the-art facilities, further underscores its significance as a hub for industry excellence.

Korea Metal Week is a leading professional industry exhibition that deals with all aspects of production in industries of automobiles, shipbuilding, machinery, construction, and more recently IT electronic businesses Korea Metal Week is a leading professional industry exhibition that deals with all aspects of production in industries of automobiles, shipbuilding, machinery, construction, and more recently IT electronic businesses. KMW will showcase thousands of new technology items for metal industry in Korea. The event will offer the best platform for the metal manufacturing company and buyers. In this show cover the area production technologies such as Fastener & Wire, Die Casting & Foundry, Automobile & Machine Parts, Press & Forging, Tube & Pipe, Metal Surface Treatment & Painting, 3D Technology, Fundamental Manufacturing Industry, Aluminum, Laser & Welding, Pump Technology Industry, Tools, Control,Measurement & Automation, Composite. Information Source: Korea Trade Fairs Ltd. | expotobi

Loved by the public for reminiscent of a haven in the busy daily life, Kang Joon-seok harmoniously expresses his memories and the utopia he dreams of through the scenery of Jeju and the creatures that wander in the vast nature. This exhibition features 32 new works that reflect a collection of memory fragments that are like afterimages mixed with various colors, containing warm moments and promises that we will not forget all the moments we encounter in the future. Kang Joon-seok realized the limitations of tiny humans in nature and the weaknesses he felt in the vast nature, and began to create works using vast lands, abandoned swimming pools, and amusement parks as backgrounds. The main location of the works is Jeju Island, where the artist actually lives, and all the scenery depicted helps us escape from complex thoughts and reflect on stability and leisure. The personal space you live in, such as your home or the community you live in, always exists. For modern people who live a busy life every day, it is the perfect space to rest and escape. This secret space where nothing disturbs me is my best place, the only place that understands me the most and embraces me. In addition, the simple and comfortable backgrounds in Kang Joon-seok's works, which are not easy to feel the perspective, maximize psychological stability. These elements play an important role in helping viewers discover themselves in the works, find inner peace, and fully face their emotions. This solo exhibition "Melange" exhibits new works that project the complex inner self by mixing various floating thoughts and emotions. Starting with strong colors similar to raw emotions, Jiang Junshi found and presented the appropriate emotional range through the process of layering and building colors. In this exhibition, we hope to boldly express the two inner conflicts of wanting to maintain the present and longing for change through a sense of layering that does not rely on a specific shape or appearance. In addition, he uses memory and experience as the great roots of his works, and blooms into various forms through various imaginations. Through this new work, I want to collect some memories of vague topics and re-examine the mixture of different color memories. In this exhibition, Jiang Junshi honestly captures the thoughts and emotions of the scene at the moment, redefines the theme in his own way, and unfolds the landscape where memory and imagination blend. You can feel the artist's new look and deeper feelings. Diverse emotions, enjoy the work, and hope that this can be a moment to recall the precious memories we missed.

K-Beauty Expo 2024, set to take place from October 17 to October 19 in Goyang-si at Kintex, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, promises to be a landmark event in the beauty industry. This prestigious expo will gather top-tier professionals, innovative brands, and beauty enthusiasts from around the globe, all under one roof. Attendees can expect to explore the latest trends in skincare, cosmetics, and wellness, with numerous opportunities for networking, learning, and discovering cutting-edge products. With a comprehensive lineup of workshops, live demonstrations, and expert panels, K-Beauty Expo 2024 is poised to be an unmissable event for anyone invested in the future of beauty.

Gwangju International Food Fair features exhibits of fruit & juice, vegetables, meat, fish, frozen & dry food, baby food, cereal, infant food, raw food, and much more Gwangju International Food Fair features exhibits of fruit & juice, vegetables, meat, fish, frozen & dry food, baby food, cereal, infant food, raw food, and much more. Information Source: KOTRA | expotobi

The highly anticipated Cafe & Bakery Fair 2024 is set to take place in Goyang-si at the renowned Kintex venue in Gyeonggi-do, Korea, from October 17 to October 20, 2024. This premier event promises to be a haven for coffee aficionados and bakery enthusiasts alike, showcasing the latest trends, innovations, and products in the cafe and bakery industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a diverse array of exhibitors, ranging from artisanal bakers to cutting-edge coffee equipment manufacturers. With a packed schedule of workshops, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities, the Cafe & Bakery Fair 2024 is the ultimate destination for industry professionals and passionate hobbyists seeking to elevate their craft. This event not only provides a platform for discovering new flavors and techniques but also fosters connections within the vibrant cafe and bakery community. Mark the calendar for this must-attend event that promises to inspire and delight all who attend.

"The most beautiful colors in the world come from flowers." French figurative painting master Michel Henry returns after nine years. Showcasing more than 70 original paintings by the artist known as a great colorist.