Celebrating Non-Profit Spaces at Frieze Week Seoul 2024

Frieze and Arts Council Korea (ARKO) have collaborated for the second year to showcase Seoul’s grassroots art scene, from artist-run and independent creative spaces to non-profit institutions. During Frieze Week, September 2–7, audiences will be invited to experience experimental art shows as well as major museum exhibitions across the city.

Frieze Seoul also coincides with Korea’s two major art biennials, and the Frieze Week programme will expand beyond Seoul to include non-profits from Gwangju and Busan.  

Details of the participating spaces and exhibitions can be found on Frieze digital city map here. 

Highlights of experimental shows during Frieze Week include: 

Na Hyun, “Bongraesan-FORMOSA Project” at CR Collective 

2024.8.6-2024.9.28 

‘Bongnae-san-Formosa project’ is a sculptural experiment based on archival research into the legends of Qin Shi Huang's search for the elixir of life in Bongnae-san, and the plants found on a mythical island formally known as 'Formosa'.   

504-29 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. 

Sajik Kim, ‘All life issues forth from the center of the circle’ at The Reference 

2024.8.23-2024.9.22 

The first solo exhibition in Korea by the artist Sajik Kim, a third-generation Korean living in Japan. Kim’s works are based on traditional Korean tales, blending Asian mythological beings with Western modern nationalism to explore contemporary themes around gender, family systems, religion and history. 

44 Jahamun-ro 24-gil, Jongno District, Seoul. 

Oh Suk Kuhn, ‘Practicality & Prosperity’ at AV Pavilion 

2024.8.31-2024.9.29 

‘Practicality and Prosperity’ explores how homes have served as both practical spaces and cultural artifacts, reflecting societal values and historical events from the influences of foreign cultures to incorporating traditional Korean motifs.  

38-118 Yongmun-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul. 

‘Platypuses and Unicorns’ at BOAN1942 

Hyojin Kim, Jungki Beak, Erin Johnson, Haejung Jung 

2024.9.6-2024.10.6 

‘Platypuses and Unicorns’ explores our anthropocentric and taxonomical approach towards non-human beings. The artists question ‘who bends and traverses the lines and borders that divide species, flora and fauna, male and female?’ 

33 Hyoja-ro, Jongno District, Seoul. 

‘Untimely Resonance - Betwixt & Between Waves’ at Alternative Space LOOP 

Juergen Staak, Lim Hyoungjin, Rémi Klemensiewicz, Yong Hae Sook, Gavin Park 

2024.9.6-2024.10.5 

‘Untimely Resonance’ brings together sound-based works by five artists from different cultural backgrounds, each exploring various sound phenomena, from vocalization, music to speech.  

20 Wausan-ro 29na-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul. 

More Highlights 

In Seoul 

• Art Sonje Center ‘Do Ho Suh: Speculation’ 

• The House of Woonkyung ‘Lee Wan: Random Access Memory 3’ 

• Museumhead ‘B/W Signals’ 

• Project Space Sarubia ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’ 

• CAN Foundation ‘Between the Lines’ 

• Jungganjijeom I & II ‘Credits’ 

• Amado Art Space ‘Servant School’ 

• Hapjeongjigu ‘Yeon-Yong Kim: Woes of the Breadwinner’ 

In Gwangju 

• Overlab ‘Dokyung Kim & Younji Kang’ 

In Busan 

• Yeongju Mansion ‘Kwon Hahyung’ 

• Open Space Bae “’Hoan Choi: Day for Night’ 

* All of the participating spaces have been supported by ARKO Selection Visual Art Project.  

 

ARKO’S Art Map 

ARKO Art Center’s 2024 online map is now available, which provides a comprehensive overview of diverse art spaces including alternative, emerging, and non-profit venues across Korea.  

Explore here. 

On Monday 2 September, Frieze also launches “Euljiro Night”, showcasing the diverse art scene around Euljiro area with late opening and events hosted by small galleries and independent spaces. 

Further Information 

Frieze Seoul, COEX, 4 – 7 September 2024. 

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A dedicated online Frieze Viewing Room opens in the week before the fair, offering audiences a first look at the presentations and the ability to engage with the fair remotely.  

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^{Main Image: THE CHOICES WE MAKE, 2023. Courtesy: BOAN 1942}