The 12^th Korea International Art Fair, KIAF/13, is an international art fair featuring the zenith of contemporary art from all over the world. As the largest and most popular art market in Asia, KIAF is committed to satisfying both artists and art-lovers with a wide range of art spanning painting, sculpture, print, photography and media. KIAF featured 181 galleries (61 from overseas) from 21 countries and greeted more than 85,000 visitors at its 2012 event with Latin America as its guest country. The 2013 show, with its guest country Germany, is expected to host about 1,500 artists from more than 180 galleries from 20 countries.

Since 2002, KIAF has provided opportunities for art-lovers to expand their collections by experiencing outstanding works of art while revitalizing galleries from all corners of the earth. For the artists, KIAF played an essential role as a stepping-stone in bringing their art into the international market. Artists and visitors will also discover the excellence and potential power of the Korean art market in the midst of global trends in art.

KIAF is visitor-friendly with several lecture programs by renowned speakers in the field of art open to the general public at the Conference Hall. The artists and visitors may also receive docent programs to help their understanding of the displayed art and make their time at KIAF more meaningful.

For the 12^th year, KIAF/13 will give life to the art industry and develop your eye for art, featuring astounding art sure to provide an enriching experience. Be sure to take advantage of attending this one and only fair, KIAF/13.

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Venue: 3-7 Oct, 2013

Hall A & B, COEX, Seoul

Guest country Germany

For further information, please contact Coex Convention Team at 02.6000.1011.

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The IFC Mall is a new mega shopping center located in the space underneath the International Financial Center in Yeouido. The mall features 100 stores and restaurants, including a major bookstore, two-floor H&M, nine-screen cinema, and international food court. The layout is very American, and it has a good range of inexpensive to mid-range stores.
All of the dining outlets are located on the lowest level, L3. The mall houses global brands such as H&M, Zara, and Uniqlo, along with the flagship stores of popular brands such as Banana Republic and Hollister. Window-shoppers can check out the latest bestsellers at YP Books or see a movie at the nine-screen CGV multiplex.

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www.ifcseoul.com
(서울시 영등포구 여의도동 23 | 23 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul)

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Yeouinaru Station 여의나루역 (Line 5), Exit 1 or Yeouido Station 여의도역 (Lines 5, 9), Exits 3 or 4.

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Seoul Museum is noted for its extraordinary collection of Korean modern art, including Bull, an oil painting masterpiece created by Lee Jung-seob. In addition, the museum compound houses Seokpajeong, a 19th-century hanok (traditional Korean house). Seokpajeong was a summer villa of the powerful politician Heungseon Daewongun, father of King Gojong of the late Joseon Dynasty.

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Across the street from the museum is a famous café district where a group of small yet pretty teahouses sit along the hiking trails leading to Mt. Inwangsan.

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Its in-house souvenir shop sells a wide range of memorabilia items based on its art collection.

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Seokpajeong is famous for its beautiful landscape, which makes good use of the mountain’s bizarre rock formations, streams, and handsome pine trees.

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T. 02-395-0100, www.seoulmuseum.org
(201 Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul |서울시 종로구 부암동 201)

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From the Gyeongbokgung area in central Seoul, take bus No. 1020, 1711, 7016, 7018, 7022, or 7212 to the Jahamun Tunnel stop.

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Art Nine, a new cinema house devoted to independent art movies, has opened its doors in Sadang-dong, in southern Seoul near Isu Station. Located on the 12th floor of the Golden Cinema Tower, the theater has two screening halls with a total capacity of 150 seats. Amenities include a spacious yet cozy café area, outdoor terrace facilities, and outdoor screening spaces. Lower levels of the building are occupied by the Megabox multiplex chain.

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In-house café Eat Nine offers a buffet-style brunch for KRW 13,900; standard Western meals are also on offer.

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Souvenir items like cinema-themed mugs and accessories are available at its convenience store.

SEE> The list of movies currently playing include Japanese drama Our Homeland and Korean short movie Jury, which realistically portrays the backroom conflict among five jurors of an international film competition.

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T. 070-7017-3328, www.artnine.co.kr
(147-53 Sadang-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul | 서울시 동작구 사당동 147-53)

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Isu Station 이수역 (Lines 4, 7), Exit 7

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ⓒ Seoul Selection

Located at Hapjeong Station, Mecenatpolis is the latest addition to Seoul’s mixed-use commercial district that embraces shopping, entertainment, and residential compounds. A diverse range of retail, dining, and vibrant communal spaces merge to create a new urban haven under a single roof, providing a new social destination for city slickers. Lotte Cinema is conveniently located within the compound.

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Along with fast food chains and coffeehouses, a wide range of upscale and modest restaurants await patrons, offering unique dining experience in their terraced balconies and open-air spaces.

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Its first floor features apparel brands like Uniqlo, Muji, 8 Seconds and TopTen10.

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Online retail giant Interpark operates two cultural halls under its corporate name on the second floor of the mammoth commercial establishment. It’s worth check out its theatrical program.

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mecenatpolismall.co.kr
(490 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul | 서울시 마포구 서교동 490)

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Hapjeong Station 합정역 (Line 2, 6), Exit 10

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Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center

The Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center has a multilingual staff to dispense tourism information, make reservations, and even suggest client-tailored travel itineraries. The center also hosts a variety of cultural programs (including hands-on programs with Korean clothing and handicrafts) and even has a 200-seat multipurpose venue for performances, workshops, and seminars.

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T. 02-3789-7961, www.seoultourism.kr
(31-1 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul | 서울시 중구 명동2가 31-1)

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5F, M-Plaza: Myeong-dong Station 명동역 (Line 4), Exit 7

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