Seoul has all the ingredients for success—can Frieze now take its market to the next level?
The city’s collectors, museums and state support make it a key player in Asia—but sales from the fair show its market is still nascent
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The city’s collectors, museums and state support make it a key player in Asia—but sales from the fair show its market is still nascent
The Frieze art fair returned to South Korea, with dealers hoping the event would provide a boost for the burgeoning local art market amid a slump in sales.
With Covid travel restrictions gone, South Korea is optimistic about hosting more international visitors during this year's four-day Frieze Art Fair
Frieze hinted it is willing to cooperate with the Galleries Association of Korea if it asks for help in expanding its presence overseas. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday at Coex in southern Seoul, Frieze CEO Simon Fox and Frieze Seoul’s director Patrick Lee said, “We would always be delighted to activate Frieze with Kiaf throughout the year.” In 2022, the London-based organizer and Seoul&r...
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair returned to South Korea for a second year on Wednesday, with dealers hoping the event would provid...