Busan Biennale 2026 (Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Space OneZ, former Busan Nam High School) Venue Report: Perceiving the World through the Five Senses
A venue report on Busan Biennale 2026, featuring diverse artworks exploring resistance and intimacy.Summary
This is a venue report for "Busan Biennale 2026," currently held in Busan, South Korea, under the theme "Dissident Chorus." The exhibition features 46 artists and collectives from 22 countries across three main locations: the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, the former Busan Nam High School, and Space OneZ.
Curated by Evelyn Simmons and Amal Kraff, the exhibition focuses on sound, the body, and poetry to find paths toward resistance, solace, and intimacy in a world filled with surveillance and violence. Featured works include Yazan Hariri's embroidered caps, Moe Sa's silicone explorations of non-verbal communication, and Thannat Thiaradakorn's installation blending pop music with protest songs.
Other notable contributions include Kai Ishihara's video works on identity, the posthumous exhibition of Kang Segyong's works inspired by traditional Korean notation, and a reconstruction of Ursula K. Le Guin's literary world by the collective 5D. The Biennale offers a profound sensory experience that critiques capitalism, globalization, and historical divisions.
(Source：美術手帖)