Gwangju Biennale 2018 Names Eleven Curators for 'Imagined Borders' Exhibition

The 12th Gwangju Biennale, scheduled for 2018, has revealed its curatorial team of eleven professionals who will develop exhibitions under the theme 'Imagined Borders'. This edition marks a departure from previous formats through the implementation of a multiple curator system. Seven distinct exhibitions will be presented across various venues including the Biennale Hall, Asia Culture Center, and Gwangju Museum of Art, alongside other cultural and historical spaces. The biennial's organizers describe 'Imagined Borders' as a conceptual framework addressing contemporary uncertainties by challenging grand narratives and emphasizing diverse perspectives. Curators announced include Clara Kim, Gridthiya Gaweewong, Rita Gonzalez, Christine Y. Kim, Yeon Shim Chung, Yeewan Koon, Man Seok Kim, Sung woo Kim, Chong-Ok Paek, B.G. Muhn, and David Teh. This thematic approach consciously references the inaugural 1995 edition titled 'Beyond the Borders', though it shifts focus from globalization's border-dissolving aspirations to current political and planetary crises. The announcement was made public on 30 November 2017. Exhibitions will explore questions of belonging and community within today's complex global context.