The Galleries Association of Korea has announced that the 2025 Galleries Art Fair will be its largest edition since its inception in 1979. Opening on April 8 at the Coex convention center in Seoul, the fair will feature 169 member galleries, including major names like Kukje Gallery and Gana Art. The event will include a "Zoom In" section highlighting 10 emerging artists and a special archival exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Galleries Association of Korea.
As Korea's longest-running art fair, this event serves as a critical barometer for the domestic art market and a primary platform for local galleries to engage with collectors. Unlike the more international and vetted Kiaf Seoul, the Galleries Art Fair focuses on supporting the association's 185 members, providing a concentrated venue for contemporary Korean art. The inclusion of archival materials and interviews with former directors underscores the fair's role in shaping the historical trajectory of the South Korean art scene.