Open Forum for 2016 Gwangju Biennale

On Thursday, December 3, Gwangju Biennale will hold an open forum that asks the question, “What does art do?”

Date and Time
December 3, 2015 (Thursday)
Starts at 14:00

Location
Garamhall, Hongmungwan, Hongik University, Seoul

Programme
14:00 – 14:05     Greetings and Welcome Address
Jeon Yoonchurl (Chairman, Gwangju Biennale Foundation)

14:05 – 14:10     Introduction of Speakers
Park Yangwoo (President, Gwangju Biennale Foundation)

14:10 – 14:40     What does art do?
Maria Lind (Artistic Director, 2016 Gwangju Biennale)

14:40 – 15:10     The way of art
Ko Un (Poet)

15:10 – 15:40     Art and the ideal of reconciliation and peace
Kim Uchang (Literary Critic)

15:40 – 15:55     Break

15:55 – 17:25     Discussion
Moderator:  Kim Youngho (Profesor, Chung-Ang University)
Panels:  Maria Lind / Ko Un / Kim Uchang
Song Hokeun / Werner Sasse / Lee Kijung / Ane Hjort Guttu

17:25 – 17:30     Closing Remarks