Frieze Seoul Announces 2023 Details

Hamra Abbas, Mountain 3, 2022, Marble, 5 Vertical Freestanding Panels, 182.9 x 304.8 cm total, 72 x 120 in total, Courtesy of the Artist and Lawrie Shabibi, Photo: Ismail Noor of Seeing Things

Frieze has revealed initial details of the second edition of Frieze Seoul, which will take place at COEX from September 6th to 9th, 2023. The fair will be led again by Director Patrick Lee and will feature more than 120 galleries. Participating exhibitors span 30 countries across the globe and include a strong core of galleries from across Asia, with a particular emphasis on those with spaces in Korea. It will take place alongside Kiaf SEOUL – operated by the Galleries Association of Korea – with the two fairs working together to celebrate the city’s growing creative community. 

Andrea Marie Breiling, Untitled (The Center of the Universe Cont...), 2022, aerosol spray on canvas, 108 x 186 in (274.3 x 472.4 cm), Image Credit: Courtesy of the Artist and Night Gallery, Photographer: Lance Brewer
Andrea Marie Breiling, Untitled (The Center of the Universe Cont…), 2022, aerosol spray on canvas, 108 x 186 in (274.3 x 472.4 cm), Image Credit: Courtesy of the Artist and Night Gallery, Photographer: Lance Brewer

This year, the fair will see the introduction of LG OLED as the Official Headline Partner of Frieze Seoul, marking the beginning of a collaboration that brings together the worlds of art and technology. The fair is also supported by Deutsche Bank, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary as global lead partner with Frieze, continuing a shared commitment to artistic excellence.

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Kenneth Bergfeld
, Cellphone’s Death, 2022
, Oil on canvas
, 40 x 30 x 2 cm (15 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 3/4 in), Courtesy of the artist and Project Native Informant, London
Kenneth Bergfeld, Cellphone’s Death, 2022, Oil on canvas, 15 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 3/4 inches (40 x 30 x 2 cm), Courtesy of the artist and Project Native Informant, London

Patrick Lee said: ‘Building on the success of last year’s inaugural edition, Frieze Seoul 2023 features a line-up of exceptional galleries from across the globe, with a special focus on Asia-based exhibitors showcasing the best art from the region. In addition, we are excited to expand the fair’s dynamic program of special projects embodying the spirit of collaboration, creating a moment for cross-cultural connections between artists, collectors, curators and art enthusiasts from around the world. I look forward to a week of creativity extending beyond the fair and am thankful for the support and enthusiasm of the government, Kiaf and all the arts institutions involved. We invite everyone to join us this September to celebrate Seoul’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape.’ 

LEADING GALLERIES

Sung Neung Kyung, Venue 2, 1980, Gelatin silver print, 18 panels, each: 10.52 x 15.35 x 1.42 inches (26.7 x 39 x 3.6 cm), Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, and London
Sung Neung Kyung, Venue 2, 1980, Gelatin silver print, 18 panels, each: 10.52 x 15.35 x 1.42 inches (26.7 x 39 x 3.6 cm), Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, and London

The fair’s Main section will feature 89 major galleries from across the globe, including a growing core contingent of Asia-based exhibitors. 

Participants in the second edition of Frieze Seoul include: Gallery Baton (Seoul); Carlos/Ishikawa (London), Commonwealth and Council (Los Angeles, Mexico City); Paula Cooper Gallery (New York); Galerie Chantal Crousel (Paris); Gagosian (New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Geneva, Basel, Gstaad, Rome, Athens, Hong Kong); Hauser & Wirth (Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Somerset, Zürich, Gstaad, St. Moritz, Monaco, Menorca); Galerie Max Hetzler (Berlin, Paris, London, Marfa); Taka Ishii Gallery (Tokyo, Kyoto, Maebashi); Tina Kim Gallery (New York, Seoul), Kukje Gallery (Seoul, Busan); Kurimanzutto (Mexico City, New York); Lehmann Maupin (New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, London, Palm Beach); Lisson Gallery (London, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Beijing); Mendes Wood DM (São Paulo, Brussels, New York); The Modern Institute (Glasgow); Neugerriemschneider (Berlin); Taro Nasu (Tokyo); Pace Gallery (New York, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Geneva, Palm Beach, Los Angeles); PKM Gallery (Seoul); ROH (Jakarta); Thaddaeus Ropac (London, Paris, Salzburg, Seoul); Sprüth Magers (Berlin, London, Los Angeles, New York); Take Ninagawa (Tokyo); Gallery Vacancy (Shanghai); Vadehra Art Gallery (New Delhi); and David Zwirner (New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Hong Kong). 

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