2.High class arts market opens for five days

Gwangju Art Fair 2010, the first international art fair in Gwangju, has opened. It will continue from September 1st through the 5th.

The market which opened at 5 P.M. at the Kim Daejung Convention Center introduced a high-end market place.

Damien Hirst’s New Religion, which was decorated by Inter Art Channel Gallery, attracted the biggest number of spectators.

It is made up of 13 works and it is estimated to be worth 5 billion won, the most expensive among the works exhibited at the fair.

This art fair has combined design with art, hence designed art works also attracted people.

As the Gwangju Biennale is opening, global collectors are also turning their interests to the fair.

Europe’s biggest collector Maya Hoffman; Dakis Joannou, one of world’s five biggest collectors from Greece; and other world famous collectors are to visit Gwangju.

3.National Gwangju Museum renovated

The 30 year-old Gwangju National Museum is to be transformed into a multicultural space for the people.

The museum announced that it recently finished renovating the exhibition rooms and other areas and is reopening on September 3rd.

The exhibition room has been changed to more effectively use space and provide a comfortable environment to visitors.

Environmentally friendly materials and LED lights were used to increase energy efficiency. Cultural space for children was expanded. A feeding room for mothers and a resting place for visitors were also installed. 

The regular exhibition room has been strengthened by showing 1,684 pieces that will enable spectators to understand the historical flow in sequence.

To commemorate the reopening, a special exhibition will continue until October 24th.

A congratulatory concert is to take place at the front yard of the museum at 7:30 P.M. on the 11^th.