Korea’s biggest photo fair opening at COEX
Among the overflowing art fairs taking place this spring, a photos-only fair starts its five-day run tomorrow in Seoul.
Starting in 2008 and organized by PHOTONET, Korea’s photography magazine, “Seoul Photo 2010” is the first and biggest photography fair in Asia.
“Photographs are quickly rising in the world’s art market but the prices are undervalued by and large compared to other genres such as paintings and sculptures. That’s why it can be an attractive target for novice collectors or salaried people. Photos are a perfect fit for Korea’s modern apartments or buildings. This fair, which is packed with over 1,000 photos, will be a great opportunity to check them out,” said Choi Jae-gyun, editor-in-chief and publisher of PHOTONET.
“The Galleries” section displays works by photographers from 22 well known galleries throughout the world. Participating galleries include Arario Gallery, Kukje Gallery and Gallery Jinsun from Korea, Emon Photo Gallery from Japan and Galeria Saro Leon from Spain. Works by most of Korea’s acclaimed photographers such as Bae Bien-u and Kim Dae-su can be spotted in this section.
Many Japanese photographers are participating at the fair as well through the “Beyond the Award” section. The highlight is Morimura Yasumasa, a famed Japanese photographer whose works will be displayed at the “Invitation Artist” section. Morimura is considered the first photographer to have successfully reinterpreted post-modern photography in an Asian style.
Other must-see works are those by Spanish photographers. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Korean-Spanish diplomatic relations, Spain is chosen as this year’s guest of honor nation.
The fair runs from April 29-May 3 at the Indian Ocean hall in COEX, in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul. Admission is 8,000 won. For more information, call (02) 736-1214 or visit www.seoulphotofair.com
By Park Min-young (claire@heraldm.com)
Starting in 2008 and organized by PHOTONET, Korea’s photography magazine, “Seoul Photo 2010” is the first and biggest photography fair in Asia.
“Photographs are quickly rising in the world’s art market but the prices are undervalued by and large compared to other genres such as paintings and sculptures. That’s why it can be an attractive target for novice collectors or salaried people. Photos are a perfect fit for Korea’s modern apartments or buildings. This fair, which is packed with over 1,000 photos, will be a great opportunity to check them out,” said Choi Jae-gyun, editor-in-chief and publisher of PHOTONET.
“The Galleries” section displays works by photographers from 22 well known galleries throughout the world. Participating galleries include Arario Gallery, Kukje Gallery and Gallery Jinsun from Korea, Emon Photo Gallery from Japan and Galeria Saro Leon from Spain. Works by most of Korea’s acclaimed photographers such as Bae Bien-u and Kim Dae-su can be spotted in this section.
Many Japanese photographers are participating at the fair as well through the “Beyond the Award” section. The highlight is Morimura Yasumasa, a famed Japanese photographer whose works will be displayed at the “Invitation Artist” section. Morimura is considered the first photographer to have successfully reinterpreted post-modern photography in an Asian style.
Other must-see works are those by Spanish photographers. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Korean-Spanish diplomatic relations, Spain is chosen as this year’s guest of honor nation.
The fair runs from April 29-May 3 at the Indian Ocean hall in COEX, in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul. Admission is 8,000 won. For more information, call (02) 736-1214 or visit www.seoulphotofair.com
By Park Min-young (claire@heraldm.com)
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