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Australia set to take Korea International Art Fair by storm

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:44:23 +1000

On 21 September 2011, leading Australian commercial art galleries will visit Korea to exhibit works by important Australian artists at the Korea International Art Fair (KIAF). This year, Australia is the Guest Country at KIAF in recognition of the Australia Korea Year of Friendship which celebrates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Sixteen acga member galleries and some 70 Australian contemporary artists will be showcased at the Fair. Over 20 of the exhibiting artists plan to attend the Fair in person.

Members of the Australian Commercial Galleries Association (acga) are attending as part of the Association’s Korean Export Market Development Programme. This programme aims to build a market for contemporary Australian art in Korea and is being generously supported by the Australian Federal Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Australia Unlimited.

KIAF/11 will run from Thursday 22 – Monday 26 September inclusive. In 2010, KIAF was attended by 72,000 visitors and 195 exhibitors. These numbers are expected to increase this year as the Fair celebrates its 10th birthday. KIAF is Korea’s hub for global art trade and attracts commercial galleries and collectors from around the world, building a reputation as the leading art fair in the Asia Pacific region. 2011 will be the acga project group’s third year of participation in this high profile art event.

Australia’s cultural diversity produces unique art works unlike anywhere else in the world. At the acga member galleries’ stands, discerning KIAF visitors will experience a highly varied selection of Australia's leading contemporary indigenous and non-indigenous artists.

Ms Randi Linnegar, the acga’s National President said “2011 is a rare opportunity for us to demonstrate the strength of Australian contemporary art, strengthen cultural relations and develop exchange programmes, with the generous assistance of the Federal Government. We are thrilled to be making such an impact in Asia.”

“We see Korea as an important international market and are excited to be returning,” adds Ms Linnegar. “Korea has a sophisticated visual arts culture, whose industry professionals and collectors have a distinctive outlook – they are receptive to international art, yet still value their own creative content immensely – it is a wonderful perspective.”

The acga and its members have been encouraged by the response to Australian contemporary art during their previous participations with KIAF. Feedback from collectors has been very positive, with the Australian works being described as “vibrant and fresh”.

KIAF/11 is one of several Australian cultural projects scheduled to take place this year. The acga anticipates these continuing projects will cement long term creative exchange and trade with Korea.

For more information about KIAF, please visit www.kiaf.org or contact Andrew Gaynor, CEO of the acga, at mail@acga.com.au

EXCLUSIVE SEOUL GALLERY TOUR FOR AUSTRALIAN COLLECTORS AND ART LOVERS

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:35:38 +1000

EXCLUSIVE SEOUL GALLERY TOUR FOR AUSTRALIAN COLLECTORS AND ART LOVERS
The acga, in conjunction with Sey Artnet Seoul, is coordinating an exclusive VIP art tour for Australian art lovers and collectors who will be in Seoul for the Korea International Art Fair (KIAF) in September.
This tour will be led by S. Euna Yoo from Sey Artnet. Euna specialises in VIP tours and has hosted spectacular personalised tours for many well known organisations including the trustees and friends of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Her CV is extremely impressive as is her local knowledge of Seoul and the Korean art market.
This is a chance to see creative Seoul in a unique and memorable way – with visits to some of Seoul’s foremost visual arts destinations.
2011 marks the 10th anniversary of KIAF. Australia is being honoured as the Fair’s Guest Country to celebrate the Australia/Korea Year of Friendship and 50 years of diplomatic relations between our two nations. 17 Australian commercial galleries will exhibit at KIAF/11. Visitor numbers are expected to exceed last year’s record of 72,000.
The tour is an all inclusive customised 2.5 day tour. It is scheduled to run from the afternoon of Sunday 18 September 2011 to Tuesday 20 September 2011. It will include:
• visits to Seoul’s leading commercial and private galleries
• exclusive viewings of corporate collections
• meals at some of Seoul’s leading restaurants
• meetings with private collectors
• 3 nights’ accommodation at the COEX Intercontinental hotel in newly refurbished Club Suites including breakfast and internet access
A VIP pass to KIAF for the full Fair duration (Wed 21 Sept – Monday 26 Sept 2011) and an invitation to the vernissage and exclusive acga events will also form part of the programme.
Places on this tour are strictly limited. The tour can accommodate a maximum of 25 people. A minimum of 15 participants is required for the tour to run. Priority will be given to clients of acga member galleries.
Costs:
Costs will depend on the final number of participants.

If 15-20 people participate, the cost will be $3,184 AUD per person (incl accommodation) or $2,331 (excluding accommodation). If 21-25 people participate, the cost will be $2,703 AUD (incl accommodation) or $1,859 (excluding accommodation).

The cost includes all meals and visitation transportation during the tour.
Bookings must be made by Friday 22 July 2011.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required by the booking closing date. Payments are to be made directly to the Australian Commercial Galleries Association (ACN 092545983 ABN 71794826954). The full balance is payable by Friday 12 August and a tax invoice will be issued.
Notes:
• Changes to the visitation itinerary may be made subject to availability and gallery opening hours
• Tour rates are based on current exchange rates. Should exchange rates fluctuate drastically, fee changes will apply.
• Additional nights’ accommodation can be booked directly through the COEX Intercontinental Hotel – reservation contact details will be provided
• The tour does not include airfares or transportation between the airport and hotel – this can be easily arranged for you.
Enquiries:
Please direct all enquiries to Janan Greer, CEO, the Australian Commercial Galleries Association either +61 3 9662 2209 or mail@acga.com.au
A full itinerary of proposed tour destinations is available for review.