By Han Jun-guPosted : May 16, 2026, 12:03Updated : May 16, 2026, 12:03
A artist views artworks at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, May 15 (AJP) -The '5th Seoul Art Fair (SAF),' diagnosing the present and envisioning the future of Korean contemporary art, opened at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
The event features 160 gallery and individual exhibition booths with approximately 1,200 artists participating. Beyond a simple exhibition, it presents a new type of art market based on a clear direction of being 'artist-centered.'
An artist works on an artwork at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
A visitor views artworks at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
This year, artists from China, France, Germany, Japan, and other countries have joined to showcase diverse artworks, and a 'K-Art' exhibition promoting the globalization of Korean art is also being held.
Visitors can directly communicate with artists, exchange information, and purchase desired works.
The fair runs for four days from Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17 at SETEC near Hakdong Station in Daechi-dong, Seoul.
Visitors view artworks at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors view artworks at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors view artworks at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors view artworks at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors view artworks at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors view artworks at the Seoul Art Fair held at SETEC in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, May 15, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu