We aim to vitalize the island regions by hosting the Island Biennale, where art and festivals meet under the theme of the islands' beautiful nature and culture, enhancing the value of sustainable art.
In particular, by capturing the unique natural landscapes, history, and culture of the five islands—including Wonsando and Godaedo—in artistic expression, the festival will cultivate marine tourism resources and contribute to the development of the local community and the arts.
- Exhibition Theme
Moving Island
Beyond the Horizon of Event - Period
2027. 4. 3. ~ 5. 30.
- Venues
Island Arts & Culture Platform, Wonsando area — beaches, vacant houses, and coastal sites; Godaedo area
- Artistic Director
Kim Sung-yeon
- Host
- Wonsando Island
Wonsando Island
Wonsando Island, a representative resort on the West Coast, embraces the south-facing beaches of Wonsando and Obongsan, offering plenty to enjoy such as trekking and sea fishing. With the opening of the Wonsan-Anmyeon Bridge and the undersea tunnel from Daecheon Port, vehicle access has improved, making it a popular island for family travelers
- Godaedo Island
Godaedo Island
Godaedo Island has been inhabited since ancient times and boasts abundant marine life. Along with nearby Janggodo Island, it belongs to the pristine waters of Taeanhaean National Park. It also holds historical significance as the first Christian mission site in the Joseon period, where missionary Karl Gützlaff introduced potato seeds and cultivation methods. It is an island where you can experience the coexistence of beautiful nature and profound history.
- Sapsido Island
Sapsido Island
Sapsido Island is a beautiful island with a terrain shaped like a bow with an arrow lodged in it, boasting attractions such as the golden Korean red pines, Mulmangteo spring, and Myeonsapji tidal flat. Following the north-south trail, you can stroll past coastal highlights and pine forests and enjoy the views from observatories. It is an island where you can walk, rest, and recharge amid unspoiled nature.
- Janggodo Island
Janggodo Island
Janggodo Island is a typical fishing village with a terrain shaped like a janggu (hourglass drum) and is rich in marine resources such as abalone, sea cucumber, and anchovy. Folk beliefs like the Deungbaru Nori and Jindaeseonangje rituals are still practiced here. Its coastline, featuring strange rock formations and white sands fringed with pines, is an island of outstanding natural beauty designated as part of Taeanhaean National Park.
- Hyojado Island
Hyojado Island
Hyojado Island, a fishing island located opposite Wonsando, boasts a beautiful landscape where a 2-kilometer-long mongdol (pebble) beach harmonizes with a dense pine forest. In Myeongdeok Village, you can enjoy homestay experiences while feeling the charm of a fishing village, and take romantic walks along the pebble paths.
