Introduction

Welcome to the Island Biennale.

We are pleased to welcome you. This is the Island Biennale Organizing Committee.

Hosted by Chungcheongnam-do Province and Boryeong City, the Island Biennale is a contemporary art exhibition held every two years across five islands off the coast of Boryeong, designed to let visitors experience art inspired by the islands’ unique natural landscapes and maritime culture. The first edition will be held in April 2027, beginning with Wonsando and Godaedo, and will gradually expand in future editions to include Sapsido, Jang-godo, and Hyojado.

Established in 2024, the Island Biennale Organizing Committee aims to bring greater visibility to the island region and to foster the growth of local arts and culture. We are heading toward our starting point in April 2027, with the vision of filling the islands with profound and overflowing beauty. We look forward to your continued interest and support as we embark on this exciting journey into the Island Biennale.

Following the Journey of the Island Biennale

  • 2023August 10

    Chungcheongnam-do enacts the ordinance to establish and support the Island International Biennale Organizing Committee (corporate foundation).

  • 2024August 7

    Official launch of the Organizing Committee.

  • 2025May 1

    Appointment of Artistic Director (Kim Sung-yeon)