Kiaf SEOUL 2026 Preview: 25th Edition Explores Art, Technology, and Human Connection
Kiaf SEOUL, the leading international art fair in Korea, is set to mark its 25th anniversary from September 2–6, 2026, at COEX in Seoul, showcasing 175 galleries from 18 different nations. The fair, curated by Creative Director Kuho Jung, is themed 'Coexistence,' which explores the interplay between humanity and technology in the era of AI. Notable artworks include Marc Chagall's 1982 piece, Sol LeWitt's 'Irregular Grid,' works by Keith Haring, and a print by Damien Hirst displayed across various galleries. Korean modernism is highlighted through artists like Park Seobo, Kim Tschangyeul, and Lee Ungno. Special events feature HUMAL, an AI exhibition, and the AR project Invisible. Pianist Seong-Jin Cho will perform on September 4, with the event organized by the Galleries Association of Korea.
Key facts
- Kiaf SEOUL 2026 will be held from September 2–6, 2026, at COEX in Seoul, South Korea.
- The fair marks its 25th anniversary and will feature 175 galleries from 18 countries and territories.
- Creative Director Kuho Jung has themed the fair 'Coexistence,' focusing on the relationship between humanity and technology.
- Notable works include Marc Chagall's 1982 tempera painting, Sol LeWitt's 'Irregular Grid' (1999), Keith Haring works, and Damien Hirst's 'For the Love of God' (2012).
- Korean artists featured include Park Seobo, Kim Tschangyeul, Lee Ungno, and Lee Ufan.
- Special programming includes HUMAL, an exhibition of seven interdisciplinary artists, and Invisible, an augmented reality project.
- Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS will spotlight 10 emerging artists.
- Pianist Seong-Jin Cho will perform on September 4 at the COEX Auditorium.
Entities
Artists
- Kuho Jung
- Marc Chagall
- Sol LeWitt
- Keith Haring
- Damien Hirst
- Park Seobo
- Kim Tschangyeul
- Lee Ungno
- Korakrit Arunanondchai
- Meekyoung Shin
- Park Eunsun
- KAWS
- André Butzer
- Jonathan Miles
- Hui-Hsuan Hsu
- Michael Fried
- Carsten Goering
- Wonmi Seo
- Ahnnlee Lee
- Seonghi Bahk
- Nam June Paik
- Lee Ufan
- CHOU Cheng Wei
- Seong-Jin Cho
Institutions
- Kiaf SEOUL
- COEX Convention & Exhibition Center
- Art of the World Gallery
- Obscura
- SH Gallery
- Yeasung Gallery
- Wellside Gallery
- PYO Gallery
- Galerie Vazieux
- Kukje Gallery
- Gallery JJ
- Gana Art
- Opera Gallery
- LucieChangFineArts
- SAN Gallery
- SARAHCROWN
- Mizuiro Gallery
- La Heen Gallery
- Wooson Gallery
- 021gallery
- CMay Gallery
- Donna Art
- Galleries Association of Korea
- Creative Resource
- Frieze Seoul
- COEX
Locations
- Seoul
- South Korea
- COEX Convention & Exhibition Center
- Gangnam District
- Gangnam
Sources
- Artsy —
- My Modern Met —