artistic director of the sea art festival 2027

The Busan Biennale Organizing Committee invites applications through an international open call for the position of Artistic Director of the Sea Art Festival 2027. Since its inception in 1987, the Sea Art Festival has established itself as a distinctive contemporary art event that continually reinterprets Busan’s relationship with the sea and the city through the lens of contemporary art. We welcome applications from candidates with vision and expertise who can critically engage with the transformation of Busan as a coastal city and envision new possibilities for the Sea Art Festival.

Project Overview & Direction

• Curate site-specific exhibitions and projects that reinterpret Busan’s coastal spaces and urban transformation from a contemporary perspective.

• Develop art projects centered on sites that embody Busan’s maritime character—including beaches, riverfronts, and ports— with the possibility of connecting with surrounding urban spaces, including local streets and shops, public facilities, cultural spaces, and media walls.

• Extend beyond conventional exhibition formats by incorporating a range of approaches, including research, workshops, performances, and public programs.

• Foster collaboration and co-production with public institutions, arts and cultural organizations, research institutions, and other partners in Busan, creating connections through the sharing of local knowledge and experience.