Enter the inner sanctum of international art at KIAF Art Seoul 2025. Claim your Seoul Coex Hall agenda, possess golden-tier entry, peruse elite galleries and master artists, and unlock bespoke advisories for suites at grand palaces, chef?s table reservations, and cultured parallel pursuits.
KIAF Art Seoul 2025
KIAF Art Seoul 2025?will run from September 4?7, 2025 in Seoul . Now in its 23rd edition, this globally acclaimed fair unites 220+ galleries?from 40+ countries, blending Korea?s rich artistic heritage with cutting-edge contemporary works. Expect everything from ancient celadon pottery to AI-generated digital art, plus immersive installations, live performances, and curated talks. The fair also partners with MMCA (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)?and K-Art Market?for a multidimensional experience.
  • 220+ galleries?from 35+ countries ? 60% Asian powerhouses (Kukje Gallery, Johyun Gallery) alongside global titans (Perrotin, White Cube) .
  • 2025 Theme: "Techno-Spirit"?? exploring AI shamanism, digital rituals, and quantum aesthetics through holography, bio-art, and blockchain shamanic tools .
  • Satellite Immersion: Dongdaemun DDP?s drone-oracle ceremonies? + Bukchon Hanok Village AR ancestor portals? .
  • Record Diversity: 40+ galleries from Central Asia & MENA?debut ? highest ever! .
  • Collector Tsunami: 100,000+ attendees ? from K-pop royalty (BLACKPINK) to Dubai crypto-sheikhs .

Event Overview

KIAF Art Seoul 2025: Your Complete Visitor Guide

Dates:

4 September 2025 - 7 September 2025

Location:

Seoul Coex Hall A, B, Grand Ballroom, The Platz, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

Enter the inner sanctum of international art at KIAF Art Seoul 2025. Claim your Seoul Coex Hall agenda, possess golden-tier entry, peruse elite galleries and master artists, and unlock bespoke advisories for suites at grand palaces, chef?s table reservations, and cultured parallel pursuits.
KIAF Art Seoul 2025
KIAF Art Seoul 2025?will run from September 4?7, 2025 in Seoul . Now in its 23rd edition, this globally acclaimed fair unites 220+ galleries?from 40+ countries, blending Korea?s rich artistic heritage with cutting-edge contemporary works. Expect everything from ancient celadon pottery to AI-generated digital art, plus immersive installations, live performances, and curated talks. The fair also partners with MMCA (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)?and K-Art Market?for a multidimensional experience.
  • 220+ galleries?from 35+ countries ? 60% Asian powerhouses (Kukje Gallery, Johyun Gallery) alongside global titans (Perrotin, White Cube) .
  • 2025 Theme: "Techno-Spirit"?? exploring AI shamanism, digital rituals, and quantum aesthetics through holography, bio-art, and blockchain shamanic tools .
  • Satellite Immersion: Dongdaemun DDP?s drone-oracle ceremonies? + Bukchon Hanok Village AR ancestor portals? .
  • Record Diversity: 40+ galleries from Central Asia & MENA?debut ? highest ever! .
  • Collector Tsunami: 100,000+ attendees ? from K-pop royalty (BLACKPINK) to Dubai crypto-sheikhs .

Mission:

KIAF Art Seoul exists to celebrate Korea?s traditional art while championing avant-garde talent.

Organizer:

KIAF ORG

Key Highlights of KIAF Art Seoul 2025

  • 220+ galleries?from 35+ countries ? 60% Asian powerhouses (Kukje Gallery, Johyun Gallery) alongside global titans (Perrotin, White Cube) .
  • 2025 Theme: "Techno-Spirit"?? exploring AI shamanism, digital rituals, and quantum aesthetics through holography, bio-art, and blockchain shamanic tools .
  • Satellite Immersion: Dongdaemun DDP?s drone-oracle ceremonies? + Bukchon Hanok Village AR ancestor portals? .
  • Record Diversity: 40+ galleries from Central Asia & MENA?debut ? highest ever! .
  • Collector Tsunami: 100,000+ attendees ? from K-pop royalty (BLACKPINK) to Dubai crypto-sheikhs .

Why attend to KIAF Art Seoul 2025?

  • Main Galleries: Blue-chip names like Kukje Gallery, Arario Gallery, and Whanki Museum.
  • Solo Projects: Experimental works by mid-career artists.
  • Korean Heritage Zone: Rare historical artifacts and calligraphy.
  • Art Talks: Panels on AI?s impact on art and Korean-Middle Eastern collaborations.
  • Family Art Zone: Hands-on hanji crafts and ink painting for kids.

Ticket Information:

  • VIP Preview?(Sept 3): ?200,000 (~?135) ? includes AI-curated tour?+ makgeolli?tasting .
  • Multi-Day Pass: ?70,000 (~?47) ? access COEX + all satellite venues .
  • Artist/Student: ?25,000 (~?17) with valid ID .
  • FREE Entry: Under 1 , seniors (65+), and visitors in hanbok?(traditional wear) .

Getting There:

Seoul?s tech-efficiency mastered:
  • Airports:
  • Incheon (ICN): 45min via AREX Express?(?9,500) to Seoul Station Line 2?to Samseong .
  • Gimpo (GMP): 30min on Airport Bus 6100?(?17,000) direct to COEX .
  • Subway: Samseong Station (Line 2, Exit 5/6)?? skywalk connects to COEX Hall A .
  • Taxis: Kakao T app?? English-friendly e-taxis (?10,000 from Gangnam) .
  • Micromobility: Swing Kickboards?(?1,000/min) ? zip through Hongdae?s murals .

Gallery: KIAF Art Seoul 2025

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Mission of KIAF Art Seoul 2025

Director Ji Yoon Hong?s radical 2025 manifesto?redefines art?s role in a digital age:
1. Techno-Spiritual Synthesis
  • AI Shamans: Algorithms trained by mudang?(shamans) generate real-time "spirit paintings" in Hall B .
  • Quantum Aesthetics: SK Telecom?s 6G network?enables entangled-particle art installations (viewable in Seoul + DMZ simultaneously) .
  • Ritual Tech: Blockchain bujeok?(talismans)?protect digital art from hackers .

2. Eco-Spirituality
  • Waste Altars: Booths built from recycled e-waste?(discarded Samsung/LG parts) .
  • Air Purification: Algae curtains?absorb CO? while emitting hwangchil?(turmeric) scent .
  • Zero Carbon: All artworks shipped via hydrogen-powered trucks? .

3. Gender + Decolonial Justice
  • Matriarchal Focus: 60% women/non-binary artists?in Korean sections ? highest globally!
  • Revived Archives: AI recomposes burned Joseon?records of courtesans & queer poets .
  • MENA Debuts: 40+ galleries from Iran/Uzbekistan?? subverting Western art canons .

4. Anti-Capitalist Safeguards
  • Price Caps: "New Visions"?section capped at ?15M (~?10k) to deter flippers .
  • Royalty Revolution: Blockchain resales?guarantee artists 15% in perpetuity .
  • Free Access: Seniors (65+), teens, and hanbok-wearers enter free .

2025?s Historic Impact

Metric

2024

2025 Target

Galleries (Non-Western)

45%

65%?

Carbon Footprint

-30%

-100% (Net Negative)?

Artist Resale Rights

Pilot program

Mandatory 15%?

First-Time Exhibitors

25%

40%?

Tips for Visitors of KIAF Art Seoul 2025

  • Stay: Andaz Gangnam?(infinity pools) or Ryse Hotel?(Hongdae street-art hub) ? book 6mo ahead!
Eat:
  • Mingles: Star-chef jang?(ferment) tasting menu ? dealer hotspot .
  • Gwangjang Market: Bindaetteok?(mung bean pancakes) + soju with curators .
  • Comfort: Cloud sneakers?? COEX spans 100,000m? (14 soccer fields!) .
  • Photo Ops: COEX Library?s drone chandelier? + DDP?s LED rose garden? .
  • Nightlife: Cakeshop Itaewon?? techno with crypto-art projections .
  • Secret Perk: VIP pass = 15% discount at Lotte Duty Free?+ free hanyak?(herbal tea) sampler .

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