By Park Han-sol
The art world in Korea is once again entering an autumn frenzy with the return of the two biggest fairs – Frieze Seoul and Kiaf (Korea International Art Fair) Seoul.
Along with these mega-events – Frieze Seoul runs from September 4 to 7 and Kiaf Seoul from September 4 to 8 – comes a smorgasbord of art in the country’s museums and galleries, whether it be blockbuster exhibition openings or the 30th-anniversary celebration of Asia’s oldest biennale.
From the remarkable meeting of Mark Rothko and Lee Ufan to Francois Pinault’s coveted collection, here’s a round-up of shows that could be the cherry on top of your autumnal cultural outings.
1. Correspondence: Lee Ufan and Mark Rothko
This is a blockbuster encounter between masters of the East and the West. Curated by Lee in collaboration with the Rothko family, this two-person show places Lee’s “Dialogue” and “Response” series, produced between 2018 and 2023, in a compelling dialogue with Rothko’s tours de force from the 1950s and 1960s.