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Youth Artists to Showcase Their Works at Haeundae Platform This Year-End

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Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Cultural Foundation announced that the 2025 Youth Art Fair UNDER 39 will take place for nine days from December 5 to 14 at Haeundae Platform (formerly Haeundae Station), offering support for young artists and expanding opportunities for citizens to enjoy culture in their daily lives.

Organized as part of the city's Young Culture Development Support Program, the Youth Art Fair UNDER 39 showcases and supports the sale of works created by visual artists aged 39 and under who are expected to lead the local art scene. The event aims to provide young artists with a sustainable creative environment while presenting fresh visual experiences to citizens.

A total of 25 young artists selected through an open call will participate in this year’s fair. Notably, alongside 23 local artists based in Busan, two young artists from Japan will join the exhibition, broadening perspectives for local artists and furthering cultural exchange between cities.

Various programs have also been prepared for visitors. Docent-led tours will help deepen understanding of the exhibited works, and a special “UNDER 100,000” zone will offer affordable artworks priced at KRW 100,000 or less, allowing anyone to purchase art with ease. On weekends, an outdoor art market will open as a citizen-participatory side event, where visitors can purchase unique goods created by participating artists.

Additional programs are also in place for the participating artists. A “Networking Day” will offer opportunities to meet collectors, while a “Mentoring Program” will support communication among artists and help strengthen their capabilities—creating a venue for discussing artistic worlds and sharing creative insights.

The exhibition will run from December 5 to 14, with closure on Monday, December 8. Viewing hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and admission is free for all visitors.

Kim Gui-ok, Director General of the City’s Youth Industry Bureau, stated, “The Youth Art Fair serves not only as a platform to encourage the creativity of young local artists but also as an opportunity for citizens to enjoy and consume art in their everyday lives. Busan Metropolitan City will continue striving to strengthen the foundation for young artists’ activities and expand cultural enjoyment opportunities for all citizens.”