The 1st Kwangju Biennale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:music_festival
gptkbp:aims_to promote cultural exchange
gptkbp:attendance over 200,000 visitors
gptkbp:closing_date November 5, 1995
gptkbp:collaborated_with international artists
gptkbp:cultural_impact encouraged local artists
promoted democracy
fostered artistic dialogue
highlighted human rights issues
increased global visibility of Korean art
gptkbp:duration two months
gptkbp:established gptkb:Kwangju_Biennale_Foundation
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Kwangju_Biennale_Exhibition_Hall
gptkbp:focus gptkb:soundtrack
gptkbp:followed_by 2nd Kwangju Biennale
gptkbp:founder Kim Dal-jin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The 1st Kwangju Biennale
gptkbp:influenced global contemporary art exhibitions
other biennales in Asia
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:1980_Gwangju_Uprising
gptkbp:is_criticized_for recognized for innovation
received positive reviews
noted for diversity of artists
praised for thematic depth
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:artwork
gptkb:film
paintings
performances
installations
gptkbp:is_supported_by cultural organizations
government agencies
art institutions
gptkbp:launch_date September 7, 1995
Korean contemporary art scene
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future biennales
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kwangju,_South_Korea
gptkbp:media_coverage local media
international press
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Lee_Ufan
gptkb:Yoko_Ono
gptkb:Nam_June_Paik
gptkbp:notable_performance over 100
gptkbp:significance first biennale in Korea
gptkbp:sponsor Kwangju Metropolitan City
gptkbp:theme The Spirit of the Times
gptkbp:themes gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:organization
globalization
political expression
memory and history
gptkbp:year gptkb:1995