Gwangju Biennale Academie offers a curator course led by independent curator and researcher Mijoo Park. „You Must Change Your Default“ takes the theme of the 16th Gwangju Biennale — You Must Change Your Life —and extends it into the realm of curatorial practice. Through the program, participants will examine the processes and structures through how their own curatorial practices take shape, while critically reflecting on the institutional and social conditions that have oriented them. This immersive on-site course is designed to support emerging curators, theorists, and cultural practitioners from around the world. From August 29–September 10, 2026 in Gwangju and Seoul. Grounded in the 16th Gwangju Biennale, the course will bring participants into dialogue with the Artistic Director, curatorial team, and participating artists, offering insight into the exhibition’s curatorial framework, production process, and artistic practices. The program will also include seminars with invited speakers, site visits, and group activities.

Participation is open to those aged 35 and under from emerging curators and cultural practitioners.

Benefits: Course tuition, accommodation for the duration of the course, Partial airfare expenses (details will be provided upon acceptance), course certificate.

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Gwangju Biennale
Gwangju, 111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu
Mail: curatorcourse(at)gwangjubiennale.org

Deadline: July 5, 2026, 11:59pm (KST)