Ahead of its November 15 exhibition closing, the 16th Gwangju Biennale, “You Must Change Your Life,” will present a closing program from Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, 2026, at its exhibition halls, Geosigi Hall and nearby outdoor spaces. Nam Hwayeon's “Bodiless (空)” is scheduled each day from 9:00 to 9:40, and Angela Goh's “Craft” at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. The organizer says exhibition-ticket holders can see “Craft” without advance registration. On November 7 from 13:00 to 14:00, Akio Suzuki and curator Choi Kyung-hwa lead a walk following sound markers around the Biennale; the capacity is 20, with consecutive Japanese, Korean and English interpretation. Christian Nyampeta's École du soir workshop is set for November 7, 14:00–16:00, with eight places and English only, without interpretation. The official detailed notice states an October 29 deadline for limited-capacity applications through its linked Google Form. Confirmed participants will receive an individual email or text. Some events require no registration, while programs inside exhibition halls may require a separately purchased exhibition ticket. Contact [email protected] or +82 62-608-4234/4235.
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- Oct 29, 2026
Gwangju Biennale Closing Program, November 6–8: Applications Close October 29
Three days of performances, walks, workshops, screenings and talks. Booking and exhibition-ticket requirements differ by session.
The organizer lists October 29, 2026, as the deadline for applications to limited-capacity sessions, which may fill earlier.
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What we're seeing
One closing program contains open-viewing performances, limited-seat workshops and activities requiring exhibition admission. Check each session's terms rather than assuming a single ticket covers everything.
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What we still don't know
The precise application cutoff time on October 29, remaining places, walk-up availability and any universal admission fee were not verified. Registration cannot be presumed available after the stated deadline.