Poster image of Gangwon International Triennale 2024 “Ecological Art from the Beneath” ©Gangwon Province
The Gangwon International Triennale
2024, hosted by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and organized by the
Gangwon Art & Cultural Foundation and Pyeongchang County, opened on
September 26 and will run until October 27 across various locations in
Pyeongchang County.
This year's event, held under the
theme “Ecological Art from the Beneath,” features 77 teams (85 artists) from 22
countries, showcasing over 200 works. The Triennale focuses on alternative and
micro perspectives and organic cooperation, viewing ecological art as an
"attitude" that redefines the relationships between humans and
nature, humans and humans, and local and global contexts.
Additionally, Gangwon International
Triennale 2024 aims to minimize waste in its exhibitions, drawing inspiration
from ant tunnels, often referred to as the “ventilation system of the Earth” in
the era of climate crisis.
The exhibition is divided into five
sections and will take place at key locations, including the Pyeongchang Trout
Art Experience Center Main Hall, Pyeongchang Cultural City Foundation, Jinbu Old
Market, Gate Ball Center & Woljeongsa, and the Pavilion.
Noteworthy exhibitions include the
Austria Künstlerhaus special exhibition “Longing For Future” and “Searching for
Artists in Pyeongchang,” which are part of the Triennale. The special
exhibition “Longing For Future,” curated by Tanja Prušnik, President of
Künstlerhaus, features seven teams (nine artists), including Mladen Jadrić, and
explores trends in contemporary Austrian art while raising questions about the
past, present, and future architectural and artistic models. Meanwhile, “Searching
for Artists in Pyeongchang” highlights eight artists currently living and
working in Pyeongchang County.
Furthermore, in connection with the
Gangwon International Triennale 2024, the “Gangwon Artists Metaverse
Exhibition,” featuring 11 artists, will be available online and displayed in
the shop windows of collaboration stores in Jinbu Old Market during the
exhibition period. The Metaverse exhibition can be viewed at the following
link: Metaverse exhibition link