South Korea
313 ART PROJECT is a contemporary art gallery located in Seoul, South Korea that promotes meaningful exchange between international and Korean art scenes. Since the opening of its first space at Dosan Park in Cheongdam-dong, the cultural hub of Gangnam, 313 has focused on introducing the international art scene to the Korean public and directing an international spotlight on emerging Korean artists.
313 established its footing by introducing various artists such as Daniel Buren, Sophie Calle, Tony Oursler, Xavier Veilhan, and Friedrich Kunath who had risen to international acclaim but were still relatively unknown within Korea. Moreover, the gallery has garnered recognition in the global art scene by showcasing artists such as Kiwon Park, Lee Wan, Je Yeoran, and Woo Kukwon through international art fairs and group exhibitions. These artists, who translate personal philosophies rooted in Korean values into their unique artistic visions, have captured international attention on these platforms. As a result, in 2017, Lee Wan and Xavier Veilhan represented the Korean and French Pavilion respectively in the 57th Venice Biennale. 313 has also been a leading supporter of public art, installing Xavier Veilhan’s Great Mobiles in early 2018 at the Incheon International Airport Terminal 2.