Kiaf SEOUL's 2025 edition will feature over 125 Korean galleries alongside participants from more than 20 countries, reaffirming its role as a leading platform for global engagement with Korea's art scene. The fair highlights works by celebrated Korean modernists such as Seo-Bo Park and Whanki Kim, while also spotlighting emerging Korean artists. Major galleries like Kukje Gallery present internationally acclaimed artists including Anish Kapoor, Ugo Rondinone, and Ha Chong-Hyun, while the Kiaf PLUS section focuses on material experimentation and cross-cultural exchange from emerging voices. The fair also includes the third edition of the Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS Award, themed "Resonance," and a special exhibition "Reverse Cabinet" commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan.
This edition matters because it underscores Seoul's growing importance as a global art hub, bridging Korean modernism with international contemporary art. The Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS Award and Kiaf PLUS section demonstrate a commitment to nurturing emerging talent and fostering cross-cultural dialogue. The "Reverse Cabinet" exhibition, co-curated by Korean and Japanese curators, highlights the fair's role in facilitating diplomatic and artistic exchange, while the strong participation of international galleries signals confidence in the Korean art market's vitality and global reach.