16th Gwangju Biennale Announces Artists
The 16th Gwangju Biennale has announced its list of 43 participating artists and groups for the upcoming exhibition. Curated by Ho Tzu Nyen, the event is themed 'You Must Change Your Life' and will run from September to November 2026.
Why it matters
As one of the world's most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions, the Gwangju Biennale serves as a major cultural barometer for global artistic trends and discourse.
Artforum is a part of Penske Media Corporation. (c) 2026 Artforum Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. News 2026 Gwangju Biennale Announces Participants, Including Matthew Barney and CAMP By News Desk Plus icon More Columbus Museum of Art Will Offer Free Admission for Visitors Aged 25 and Under as Part of New Initiative Read more 2026 Gwangju Biennale Announces Participants, Including Matthew Barney and CAMP Read more Phillips Collection Receives Historic $15 Million Gift Read more June 10, 2026 3:27 pm Saodat Ismailova, Melted into the Sun , 2024, 2K video, color, sound, 35 minutes 50 seconds. Share Share on Facebook Post google Google Preferred Show more sharing options Share on WhatsApp Email Print This Page Share on LinkedIn Pin it Share to Flipboard Submit to Reddit Post to Tumblr The 16th edition of the Gwangju Biennale will debut this September 5 and run until to November 15, and the list of forty-three participating artists and groups has just been announced . The illustrious lineup includes contemporary artist, filmmaker and ex-husband of singer Bj rk, Matthew Barney ; the artist studio CAMP from Mumbai; and Turkish multidisciplinary artist nci Eviner .
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