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Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

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https://www.seoulbiennale.org/

Established in 2017, the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism explores the diverse challenges arising from rapid urban growth through the lens of architecture and urbanism. With a focus on Seoul and other global cities, the Biennale seeks to address pressing urban issues and propose innovative solutions. The Biennale features Thematic Exhibitions centered on a specific theme, Guest Cities Exhibition showcasing pioneering public projects from around the globe, and On-site Projects that bring the theme to life. Additionally, the Biennale directs participatory programs such as Global Studios and educational workshops, providing a collaborative space where experts, government agencies, and members of the community can all come together to envision the future of Seoul.

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Jung Woong-sik, a principal architect at ON Architects, graduated from the Department of Architecture at Ulsan National University. He is currently an adjunct professor at the College of Design and Architecture at Ulsan National University and works as a public architect for Busan Metropolitan City. Through his exploration of the value and possibilities of regional architecture, he aims to propose various models and propose various possibilities by building a relationship between people and …
Shin Myung-ho

Researches the history of visual expression and representational theory, with a focus on picture books, and teaches Studies of Culture and Representation at Musashino Art University in Japan. Engages in various activities such as exhibition planning and translation, striving to raise awareness of the role and impact of picture books in society.
Min Gu-hong

He studied literature and linguistics at Chung-Ang University and computer programming—though he prefers to call it “narrow-sense literature and linguistics” or “poetic computation”—at the School for Poetic Computation (SFPC) . He worked as an editor, designer, and programmer at Angraphics and Workroom. Now running his one-person company Min Guhong Manufacturing , he works both within and beyond the art and design fields. Meanwhile, through “New Order” , which bills itself as “a liberal arts …
Yamamoto Riken

Riken Yamamoto, born 1945 in Beijing, China is a Japanese architect. In 2024, he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize, considered to be the most prestigious award in architecture, becoming the 9th Japanese architect to receive such honor.
National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs. It was relocated to Yongsan District, Seoul in 2005. On June 24, 2021, the National Museum of Korea opened a new branch inside Incheon International Airport. The museum has …
Kim Jee-hyun

She studied graphic design at Seoul National University’s Department of Applied Arts and Graduate School of Design, and received his master’s degree in typography from Eastern Michigan University, USA. She has been teaching design at Hansung University since 1991. She was a research professor at Syracuse University in the United States and the third president of the Korean Typography Society. She is currently serving as the chairman of the Future Planning Committee and editorial …
Kim Se-jin

She studied at Hongik University’s Department of German Language and Literature and Korea University’s Graduate School of Education. Her books include What are You Looking At? , Lives of the Artists , MoMA Highlights , The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem , A Space of My Own , and the MoMA Artists series, including Henri Matisse , Paul Cézanne , Pablo Picasso , and Joan Miró .
Kim Mi-ja

She graduated from Hongik University with a BFA in Visual Design and majored in Packaging Design at Dongguk Graduate School of Industrial Art. She majored in illustration at California State University, Long Beach, USA. He is currently a professor at Yeongsan University, Department of Design.
Yang Seong-hee

Yang Seonghee graduated from Ewha Womans University’s Department of Chinese Language and Literature and studied at Beijing Normal University. She is currently working as a professional translator. The books she has translated include: Learning to Love, Reading the City, Living the World, Learning Flexibility from Lao Tzu, Don’t Make Enemies Even if They Are Not on Your Side, The Art of Choosing at a Decisive Moment, Chaegeundam 1, 2, Mencius’s Management, Wasin Consulting 1, 5, Qinghai-Tibet …
Park Hyo-shin

He majored in visual design at Hongik University College of Fine Arts. He studied graphic design at Rhode Island School of Design and received a Ph.D. in art from Sungkyunkwan University. He worked as a graphic designer at Ssangyong Group Public Relations Office and Samsung Electronics Overseas Headquarters, and was a professor at Hanyang University College of Design, Samsung Design Institute (SADI), and Samsung Design Research Institute (IDS). As of 2016, he is a professor of Information …
Simon Garfield

Simon Garfield was born in London in 1960. He is the author of an appealingly diverse and unpredictable canon of non-fiction, including the bestsellers Mauve, Just My Type and On The Map. He is a trustee of Mass Observation, and is the editor of several books of diaries from the archive, including Our Hidden Lives and A Notable Woman. His recent books include Timekeepers, In Miniature, and All the Knowledge in the World: The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopaedia.
Chris Ro

Chris Ro is a graphic designer based in Seoul, South Korea working on projects spanning both the cultural and commercial sector. Originally educated at UC Berkeley and the Rhode Island School of Design, the thinking behind Chris’ work connects a diverse range of concepts spanning architecture, graphic design, typography, motion, photography and form making. His work has been honored by the New York Type Directors Club, Tokyo Type Directors Club, Art Directors Club Global, Communication Arts …

Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism

서울도시건축비엔날레

On architects inc.

Shin Myung-ho

Min Gu-hong

Yamamoto Riken

National Museum of Korea

Kim Jee-hyun

Kim Se-jin

Kim Mi-ja

Yang Seong-hee

Park Hyo-shin

Simon Garfield

Chris Ro