2020 Gwangju Biennale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:music_festival
gptkbp:attendance over 500,000 visitors
approximately 300,000 visitors
gptkbp:closing_date July 9, 2020
gptkbp:collaborations international artists
local communities
cultural institutions
gptkbp:curator Defne Ayas
gptkbp:end_date July 9, 2020
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Gwangju_Museum_of_Art
gptkb:Gwangju_National_Museum
gptkb:Gwangju_Biennale_Exhibition_Hall
gptkb:soundtrack
contemporary art exhibition
Art Space Pool
Various public spaces in Gwangju
gptkbp:exhibitor gptkb:Hito_Steyerl
gptkb:Kara_Walker
gptkb:Yoko_Ono
gptkb:Kader_Attia
gptkb:Sophie_Calle
gptkb:Tania_Bruguera
gptkbp:focus cultural diversity
social and political issues
artistic innovation
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:2022_Gwangju_Biennale
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2020 Gwangju Biennale
gptkbp:impact Enhances cultural tourism
Supports emerging artists
supporting emerging artists
Encourages participation
Fosters dialogue
Inspires artists
Influences future biennales
fostering dialogue among cultures
promoting contemporary art in Asia
Engages communities
gptkbp:launch_date April 1, 2020
gptkbp:legacy one of the oldest biennales in Asia
platform for critical discourse
showcasing innovative art practices
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gwangju,_South_Korea
gptkbp:media_coverage International media
Local media
extensive international media coverage
featured in art publications
covered by news outlets
gptkbp:next_edition gptkb:2018_Gwangju_Biennale
gptkb:2022_Gwangju_Biennale
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Hito_Steyerl
gptkb:Kara_Walker
gptkb:Yoko_Ono
gptkb:Kader_Attia
gptkb:Sophie_Calle
gptkb:Shirin_Neshat
gptkb:Tania_Bruguera
gptkb:Marta_Minujín
gptkb:Rirkrit_Tiravanija
gptkbp:notable_performance over 60
approximately 60 artists
gptkbp:opening_ceremony April 1, 2020
July 9, 2020
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Gwangju_Biennale_Foundation
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:2018_Gwangju_Biennale
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Workshops
gptkb:Educational_Institution
Educational programs
Panel discussions
guided tours
workshops and talks
Artist talks
performances and screenings
Gwangju Biennale Forum
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Cultural_exchange
Promotes contemporary art
Artistic innovation
Social issues awareness
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Gwangju_Metropolitan_City
gptkb:Korean_Ministry_of_Culture,_Sports_and_Tourism
gptkb:Korean_Arts_Council
Various private sponsors
gptkbp:theme gptkb:The_Fifth_Season
The 2020 Gwangju Biennale was themed ' The Future is Now'.
gptkbp:website www.gwangjubiennale.org
https://www.gwangjubiennale.org
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2018_Gwangju_Biennale
gptkb:2019_Gwangju_Biennale
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4