16th Gwangju Biennale

제16회 광주비엔날레

Opening on September 5, 2026, the 16th edition is titled "You Must Change Your Life," inspired by a 1908 poem by Rainer Maria Rilke. The exhibition examines how a shift in perspective forces us to reconsider our way of living. Programming includes artist performances (September 5-6), exhibition-related talks (September 5), curator-led tours through five exhibition halls (September 6), and the Gwangju Biennale Academy offering workshops from September 5-13 and weekend sessions from September 19 to November 15 at multiple cultural venues across the city.

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Dates: Sep 5, 2026 → Nov 15, 2026
Venue: 111 Biennale-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju · 🎨 Jeonnam-Gwangju
Price: ₩14,000 – ₩20,000
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:00~18:00
Age: All ages
Exact location: Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall
Organiser: Gwangju Biennale Foundation
Phone: 062-608-4500

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