Gwangju Biennale

The Gwangju Biennale is Asia's most important recurring contemporary art exhibition and one of the world's leading biennials, held every two years in Gwangju, South Korea. Founded in 1995 to commemorate the spirit of the May 18th Democratic Uprising, the biennale has consistently championed socially engaged and politically conscious contemporary art. Each edition is organized around a thematic curatorial vision and brings together artists from across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and beyond, reflecting Gwangju's commitment to art as a form of civic memory.