Art Busan wrapped its 14th edition on a high note, with over 100 galleries participating and a special exhibition titled “CONNECT” curated by Wonseok Koh under the theme Territories and Boundaries. The fair, part of Busan Art Week, saw strong engagement from international galleries such as Société (Berlin) and Canada (New York), with directors noting maturing visitors and serious local collectors. A new partnership with Tokyo Gendai will bring 10 Korean galleries to Japan this September, and the fair debuted a Future Art Award for emerging galleries.
The continued success of Art Busan signals the city’s emergence as a sustainable art hub beyond dominant East Asian centers like Seoul or Hong Kong. Fair director Seokho Jeong emphasized prioritizing trust and long-term relationships over scale, reflecting a broader shift in the global art market toward meaningful connections. The fair’s Conversations program and cross-border initiatives underscore its role in fostering regional cultural exchange and supporting new artistic voices.