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The 2023 Busan International Art Fair begins this week
source: biaf.co.kr
The 2023 Busan International Art Fair will take place from Dec. 7 to 11 at BEXCO, Haeundae-gu district. The BIAF celebrates its 22nd anniversary and has become one of Asia's most prominent art fairs. Artists and buyers flock to the annual event to participate in the art marketplace. Proceeds from the event will be donated to UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Some 230 domestic and international artists will showcase over 3,000 works of art during the event. Guided tours are available from Dec. 8 to 10. The tours can accommodate 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis and can be booked at the information desk located at the entrance of the exhibition hall.
In addition, singer and composer Kim Chang-wan, who debuted as a painter in 2022, will take the stage to share his thoughts and perform from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the cafe lounge in the exhibition hall.
On-site ticket purchasing is available: 1,000 won for preschoolers, 5,000 won for students, 10,000 won for adults under 64 and 1,000 won for adults over 65. Individuals who took this year’s College Scholastic Ability Test (수능) or have been accepted into college or university will get a ticket for 1,000 won. For details, visit the official website of the BIAF below.
※ 2023 Busan International Art Fair, Dec. 7 to 11
◎ Exhibition Center 2 at BEXCO: 30 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu
◎Website: biaf.co.kr