Another art fair has surfaced in the Asia/Pacific region. The first edition of Art Gwangju 2010 takes place from 1 - 5 September at the KimDaeJung Convention centre. Art Gwangju will be a curated art fair with selected commissioners shaping the vision and organisation of the event, one that marries up the art market and public space in one location. In keeping with the vision of Art Gwangju, participating galleries will present solo or two-person shows.
The event will also include two special exhibitions. Emerging Asian Artists will highlight the contribution of top emerging Asian contemporary artists who have contributed to bringing Asia to the forefront of the international art world. Platform Project will showcase the works by leading artists including Michelangelo Pistoletto. Ai Weiwei, Shilpa Gupta, Yayoi Kusama, Xiadong Liu, Sun Yuan & Peng Yu, Giuseppe Stampone, amongst others.
Image: KDJ Exhibition Centre, Gwangju, venue for Art Gwangju 2010
