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16th Gwangju Biennale

The 16th Gwangju Biennale fills the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall in Buk-gu until 15 November 2026, with a closing programme on 6 to 8 November.

Front of the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall with a steel sculpture outside
Illustrative photo of Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall, not from this event.
Photo: Kgw1226, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

The 16th edition of the Gwangju Biennale opened on 5 September 2026 and closes on 15 November 2026. It is held at the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall on Biennale-ro in Buk-gu, Gwangju, and carries the title "You Must Change Your Life".

The exhibition site lists 43 artists or teams from 22 countries, with Ho Tzu Nyen as artistic director. A closing programme runs from 6 to 8 November 2026 at the Exhibition Hall, Geosigi Hall and nearby outdoor spaces.

Highlights

  • Runs 5 September to 15 November 2026
  • 43 artists or teams from 22 countries
  • Closing programme on 6 to 8 November 2026
  • Open 10:00 to 18:00, closed Mondays with two exceptions

Details

Date
5 Sep to 15 Nov 2026
Date note
Closing programme runs 6 to 8 November 2026.
Time
10:00 to 18:00, closed Mondays except 7 September and 5 October
Venue
Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall
Where
Gwangju, South Korea
Organiser
Gwangju Biennale Foundation
Status
Confirmed
5 Sep to 15 Nov 2026
Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall

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