Artistic Director for 2028 Gwangju Biennale Will Be Selected Via Open-Call in Break from Tradition
The Gwangju Biennale announced that the artistic director for its 2028 edition will be chosen through an open call, replacing the previous recommendation-based selection system. Applications opened June 8 and run through August 3, and are open worldwide to curators and exhibition professionals regardless of nationality, gender, or age, with submissions allowed from individuals or teams and encouraging domestic-international collaborations. After an initial review in August, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in September, with the final selection to be announced in October. The 2028 open-call shift was framed as a significant change for the Biennale as it marks its 30-year history, while the next edition opening in September is being led by artist Ho Tzu Nyen, an unusual choice for an event previously directed by curators such as Okwui Enwezor, Nicolas Bourriaud, Harald Szeemann, and Massimiliano Gioni.
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