The 2024 Busan Biennale, which opened
on August 17, will continue with various associated programs until October 20.
Under the theme "Seeing in the Dark," this year's Biennale features
349 works by 62 artists (teams) from 36 countries.
Beyond the artists, the Biennale
brings together participants from diverse cultural backgrounds and fields,
including writers, educators, instrument makers, doctors, DJs,
multidisciplinary researchers, and religious figures. The associated programs,
praised for their depth and artistic exploration, further enrich the Biennale's
offerings.
“Woodcut Printing Workshop” at the 2024 Busan Biennale “Practice in the Dark” ©Busan Biennale
The third program of the 2024 Busan Biennale, titled “Practice in the Dark,” consists of workshops conducted by six participating artists. Among them are Ashfika Rahman's “Sharing Shinni,” where participants share traditional Bangladeshi desserts; “Continuous Cities” with Golrokh Nafisi with Ahmadali Kadivar, artists working between Iran and the Netherlands, where participants complete artworks together; “Hand-made Instrument making” with Douglas R. Ewart; “Woodcut Printing Workshop” and “Workshop cupboard puppet” with Taring Padi. These workshops, which began in August, have received much interest from the audience and concluded successfully.
HongLee Hyunsook at the 2024 Busan Biennale “Practice in the Dark” ©Busan Biennale
Meanwhile,
Korean artist HongLee Hyunsook's workshop “Blackout
Journey” is scheduled to be held approximately 60 times on the second floor of
the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art until the Biennale ends on October 20.
The
“Blackout Journey” workshop invites participants to engage directly with the
work of HongLee
Hyunsook, encouraging them to perceive the world anew
and connect with others through fresh sensory experiences in the dark. Participants
can register on-site without a prior reservation.
