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This weekend, the largest art market in Korea's history will be held in Seoul.
You can see masterpieces from the greatest artists of the 20th century, such as Picasso and Chagall, to contemporary art, all in one place.
By Lee Joo-sang, staff reporter.
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Freeze Seoul, a feast of world-class galleries, has begun.
It catches the eye with works that have not been easily encountered in Korea until now.
A total of 110 galleries participate, presenting works by some of the greatest artists of the 20th century, such as Picasso and Chagall, to contemporary art masterpiece Damien Hirst, and contemporary art leader Catherine Bernhart's masterpieces.
The transaction volume of Freeze is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of won, and it is also an opportunity to read the latest trends in the art world.
[Christopher Damelio/David Zwarner, Gallery Vice President: (After the Corona era) The works of young artists who have been exposed to various media tend to be more figurative, colorful, and epic.]
Freeze Seoul, especially Korea Specializing in Asian writers including.
[CEO Simon Fox/Freeze: About 30% of participating galleries are Asian galleries, and galleries in the United States and Europe also present works by Asian artists.]
Most of the participating galleries show great interest in the growth of the Korean art market. It looked.
[Camel Mnuer/Chairman of Carmel Gallery: The fact that the Frieze is held in Seoul means that Korea is being recognized for its energy, diversity and creativity in the art field.]
At the same time, the KIAF of the Korea Gallery Association opened 164 galleries in 17 countries. The place is participating.
As Korean culture is taking its place in the world, the world art world is also paying attention to Seoul.
(Video editing: So-Young Lee, VJ: Se-Kwan Oh)