Loop Barcelona is thrilled to announce the launch of Loop Lab Busan, a new platform dedicated to artists’ video and media art, debuting this April in South Korea.
Set against the backdrop of Busan’s dynamic fusion of culture, arts and technology, Loop Lab Busan embodies the city’s innovative and creative spirit. This new venture aims to nurture a thriving local community, foster meaningful connections, and position Busan as a key hub for contemporary art in Asia.
Inspired by Loop Barcelona’s pioneering model—blending festival, fair, and forum programs—this initiative is organized in collaboration with A-Fluxion, Busan Museum of Art, and Busan Metropolitan City.
The program:
Loop Lab Busan Fair
April 24–26, 2025
Grand Josun Busan Hotel
Loop Lab Busan Exhibition
April–June 2025
Busan Museum of Art and other cultural venues
Loop Lab Busan Forum
April 23–26, 2025
Grand Josun Busan Hotel
Check the program at the Loop Lab Busan official website here.
For further inquiries, please contact: press@looplabbusan.com.
Loop Lab Busan Fair
Download the press release here.
Drawing inspiration from Loop Barcelona’s format and ethos, the Fair will be held from April 24th to 26th at the Grand Josun Busan Hotel, showcasing a captivating mix of international and local galleries from Barcelona, Busan, Berlin, Istanbul, London, New York and Seoul, among others. The Fair will feature a special “Focus Catalonia” section.
Participating artists and galleries:
Valentina Alvarado Matos / FUGA (Barcelona); Refik Anadol / Pilevneli (Istanbul); Cecilia Bengolea / àngels barcelona (Barcelona); Xavi Bou / galería SENDA (Barcelona); Chen Qiulin / A Thousand Plateaus Art Space (Chengdu); Kim Woong Hyun / Gallery 2 (Seoul); Clare Langan / Anita Beckers (Frankfurt); Lee Bae / Johyun Gallery (Busan, Seoul); Lee Lee Nam / H ART (ATO) (Seoul); Suwon Lee / Sorondo Projects (Barcelona); Lee Woongcheol / Ingahee Gallery (Seoul); MAOTIK / TAEX (London); Jin Meyerson / Perrotin (Paris, Seoul, and multiple locations); Yuki Okumura / MISAKO & ROSEN (Tokyo); Erkan Özgen / Galerie Zink (Seubersdorf); Giovanni Ozzola / Suburbia Contemporary (Barcelona); Rachel Rossin / Rhizome (New York); Cemile Sahin / Esther Schipper (Berlin, Paris, Seoul); Jonathan Uliel Saldanha / Duarte Sequeira (Braga); Seo Young Chang / Amado Art Space (Seoul); Albert Serra / Mayoral (Barcelona); Six N. Five / Load Gallery (Barcelona); Aldo Tambellini / Topos Studio (Seoul); Truong Cong Tung / Galerie Bao (Paris); Jun-Jieh Wang / Chi-Wen Gallery (Taipei).
Location:
Grand Josun Busan Hotel
292 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro
Haeundae-gu, Busan
South Korea
Dates & Times:
Thursday 24: 11am–5pm (VIP & Press Preview) / 5pm–7pm (Public Opening)
Friday 25: 11am–7pm (Public Opening)
Saturday 26: 11am–7pm (Public Opening)