The second exhibition of the 2026 Global Art Fair international tour was successfully held from July 6 to 9 at the 1861 Gallery Joy in Yantai, Shandong Province, China.
This exhibition aimed to introduce the works of Korean artists to the local Chinese audience and to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges between Korea and China.
During the exhibition, Chinese artists, cultural officials, and students and professors from art universities, who are interested in Korean art, visited the venue to appreciate the artworks and engage in meaningful discussions about the creative processes and artistic values.
Local media also showed significant interest. Chinese broadcasters filmed the exhibition and featured it in news segments, including interviews with artists Hwang Mi-sun (Director of Bom Bi Creative Space, Hongdae Art) and Kim Ah-young (from Singapore), introducing the world of Korean artists to Chinese viewers.
From the first day of the exhibition, works by artist Kim Ji-young were sold, and inquiries about purchasing artworks continued, confirming a strong interest in Korean art.
Participating artist Lee Seo-yul (from Ho Chi Minh City Korean International School) expressed, "I was excited to share the meaning of my work with more people through this overseas exhibition. I hope to grow as a beloved artist in the future."
Reina Lee, chair of the 2026 Global Art Fair organizing committee, stated, "This exhibition in Yantai was more than just a display; it was a cultural exchange platform where artists, citizens, and educational institutions communicated together. The broadcast coverage and artwork sales reaffirmed the competitiveness of Korean art and the potential for international exchanges."
Meanwhile, the 2026 Global Art Fair international tour has successfully concluded its exhibitions in Shanghai and Yantai, with a domestic exhibition scheduled to take place at the Dongjak Art Gallery in Seoul from July 23 to 25.
The Seoul exhibition will showcase award-winning works that have been introduced both domestically and internationally, continuing the platform for cultural and artistic exchanges between Korea and the world.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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