The First 'K-Art Fair' in the Central Region to Be Held in Daejeon

August 15-18 at Daejeon Convention Center Hall 2
Over 1,500 domestic and international artists to exhibit diverse works

K-Art Fair Daejeon Poster / Organizing Committee

The large-scale art exhibition 'K-Art Fair (DICAF)' will be held in Daejeon for the first time in the central region.

The DICAF Organizing Committee announced that the 'K-Art Fair Daejeon' will take place from August 15 to 18 at Exhibition Hall 2 of the Daejeon Convention Center.

The art fair will feature over 120 booths from Korea and abroad, showcasing a wide variety of works by more than 1,500 participating artists, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and media art.

The committee plans to carefully select and exhibit only high-quality works from renowned domestic and international artists. There will also be exhibitions of modern and contemporary artists (such as Nam June Paik and Kim Geuntae), young artists, influencers (such as Choi Minsu, Gilmi, Outsider), a special exhibition on Dokdo, and invitational exhibitions featuring famous artists from over 20 countries including Spain and Peru.

Kim Jinwon, Executive Director of DICAF (Director of Owon Gallery), stated, "Art itself is a high value-added industry, and its potential as an alternative investment asset is limitless," adding, "Many excellent works that will inspire a desire for collection are expected to be featured."

Park Shinyong, Chairperson of the DICAF Organizing Committee, said, "'K-Art Fair Daejeon' is an art fair of a different caliber that will satisfy not only art professionals and enthusiasts but also collectors and visitors from Korea and abroad," and added, "We will prepare to make it a venue for meaningful communication that values the significance of art."

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