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Gwangju Biennale 2014 Announces 105 Artists for 'Burning Down the House' Exhibition

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The 10th Gwangju Biennale, titled 'Burning Down the House,' will feature 105 artists from September 5 to November 9, 2014. Curated by Jessica Morgan, the exhibition includes participants from over 30 countries, with significant representation from South Korea, the United States, Germany, China, and the United Kingdom. Notable artists include Olafur Eliasson, Pierre Huyghe, George Condo, Nicole Eisenman, Carsten Höller, and Lubaina Himid. The roster spans multiple generations, featuring both living artists and historical figures like Hamed Abdalla (1917-1985), Vlassis Caniaris (1928-2011), and David Wojnarowicz (1954-1992). Many artists maintain practices across multiple cities, with common bases in New York, London, Berlin, Paris, and Seoul. The biennial highlights artists working in diverse media, from performance and installation to painting and video. Several artist collaborations are included, such as Allora & Calzadilla, Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme, and Cecilia Bengolea & Francois Chaignaud. The list reveals a global scope with artists from regions including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Key themes suggested by the selection include diaspora, political engagement, and cross-cultural exchange. The event continues Gwangju's role as a major platform for contemporary art in Asia.

Key facts

  • The 10th Gwangju Biennale runs from September 5 to November 9, 2014.
  • The exhibition features 105 artists from over 30 countries.
  • Jessica Morgan serves as curator.
  • The title is 'Burning Down the House.'
  • Artists include Olafur Eliasson, Pierre Huyghe, and George Condo.
  • The roster includes both living artists and historical figures.
  • Many artists work across multiple international locations.
  • Several artist collaborations are part of the selection.

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  • Gwangju
  • South Korea
  • Seoul
  • Yang Pyeong
  • Nicosia
  • Cyprus
  • Boston
  • USA
  • Ramallah
  • Palestine
  • Cairo
  • Egypt
  • Paris
  • France
  • Tehran
  • Iran
  • Toronto
  • Canada
  • Johannesburg
  • South Africa
  • Cape Town
  • Philadelphia
  • Pennsylvania
  • Havana
  • Cuba
  • San Juan
  • Puerto Rico
  • Maceio
  • Brazil
  • Recife
  • Fukushima
  • Japan
  • New York
  • St. Louis
  • Missouri
  • Buenos Aires
  • Argentina
  • Rennes
  • Vienna
  • Austria
  • Szczecin
  • Poland
  • Lodz
  • Wilmington
  • Ohio
  • Los Angeles
  • Vancouver
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Tusa
  • Romania
  • Cluj-Napoca
  • Guatemala City
  • Guatemala
  • Athens
  • Greece
  • Ankara
  • Turkey
  • Istanbul
  • Hubei
  • China
  • Beijing
  • Muar
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Concord
  • London
  • UK
  • Shanghai
  • Jakarta
  • Indonesia
  • Yogyakarta
  • Verdun
  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • Madrid
  • Spain
  • Manila
  • Philippines
  • Zurich
  • Switzerland
  • Thessaloniki
  • Skopelos
  • Zhengzhou
  • Hangzhou
  • Montreal
  • Strasbourg
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Bangalore
  • India
  • Oldham
  • Baltimore
  • Stroud
  • Denver
  • Colorado
  • Zanzibar
  • Tanzania
  • Brussels
  • Belgium
  • Stockholm
  • Sweden
  • Leizhou
  • Boseong
  • Taebaek
  • Yaizu
  • Shizuoka
  • Binghamton
  • Fairfield
  • Washington
  • Hope
  • Idaho
  • Tokushima
  • Tokyo
  • Busan
  • Nice
  • Yeongju
  • Daejeon
  • Liaoning
  • Ribeirao Preto
  • Sao Paulo
  • Scalea
  • Italia
  • Bogota
  • Colombia
  • Bombay
  • New Delhi
  • Karachi
  • Pakistan
  • Lahore
  • Kawasaki
  • Bergen
  • Norway
  • Incheon
  • Mexico City
  • Mexico
  • Zilina
  • Slovakia
  • Bratislava
  • Jalapa
  • Veracruz
  • Konstanz
  • Cheshire
  • Mumbai
  • Maharashtra
  • Bad Laasphe
  • Düsseldorf
  • Groton
  • Massachusetts
  • Linz
  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Cardiff
  • Wales
  • Bitburg
  • Shimla
  • Baia Mare
  • Cluj
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Yesan
  • Montalban
  • Bulacan
  • Schwerte
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Cologne
  • Warsaw
  • Melbourne
  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Napa
  • California
  • Colombo
  • Ceylon
  • Sri Lanka
  • Red bank
  • New Jersey
  • Daegu
  • Akashi-city
  • Manchuria
  • Suwon
  • Sidon
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut

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