Kiaf SEOUL 2026

Kiaf SEOUL 2026, organized by the Galleries Association of Korea, returns to COEX from September 2–6, 2026, marking the fair’s 25th anniversary. Since its founding in 2002, Kiaf has served as Korea's leading international art fair, bringing together galleries, artists, collectors, curators, and institutions from Korea and abroad.

The 2026 edition will feature 175 galleries from 18 countries and territories, presenting modern and contemporary art across a broad range of artistic practices. Participating Korean galleries include Gana Art, Gallery Hyundai, Kukje Gallery, Johyun Gallery, Hakgojae, Arario Gallery, PYO Gallery, Sun Gallery, and Wooson Gallery. International exhibitors include Whitestone Gallery (Hong Kong), Art of the World Gallery (Houston), Lazy Mike (Riga), Gallery Tsubaki (Tokyo), and Galerie Zwischen (Karlsruhe), alongside first-time participants such as Nino Mier Gallery (New York), Jacob Arthur Gallery (Los Angeles), Anna Nova Gallery (St. Petersburg), and JD Malat (London).

Kiaf PLUS, originally established as a platform for emerging galleries and artists, continues to present experimental practices and new voices in contemporary art. This year's edition includes eight Korean galleries and eleven international participants from cities including Bangkok, Tokyo, New York, Moscow, Taipei, Madrid, and Osaka.

Returning for its fourth edition, Kiaf HIGHLIGHTS presents ten artists selected through nominations by participating galleries and an international jury of art professionals. For 2026, the program expands through dedicated exhibition spaces within participating booths, offering focused presentations of selected artists' practices. The program highlights works engaging with themes including materiality, ecology, and Eastern philosophy.

Kiaf takes place during Seoul Art Week, a citywide initiative organized in conjunction with the Korea Art Festival. Alongside the fair, museums, foundations, galleries, and independent art spaces across Seoul will present exhibitions and public programs, including participating institutions such as Leeum Museum of Art, Art Sonje Center, and Space K, as well as district-wide initiatives including Samcheong Night, Hannam Night, and Cheongdam Night.

KB Financial Group returns as Lead Partner for the third consecutive year and will present a special collaboration with Korean artist Kim Taek Sang.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Kiaf SEOUL continues to provide a platform for exchange between Korean and international galleries while supporting the continued development of contemporary art in Korea and across Asia.