▪︎ Period: May 12, 2026 (Thu) – May 17, 2026 (Sun)
▪︎ Opening Reception :2026.05.12/ 5pm
▪︎ Visiting Hours: May 12–17, 11:00–19:00
Dec. 8th: 11:00 - 18:00)
A festival presenting a new trend in photographic art
The 3rd K-PHOTO WAVE opens on May 12 at the Gangdong Arts Center
The 3rd K-PHOTO WAVE, a photography festival introducing new trends in photographic art, will be held from May 12 to 17, 2026, at the Gangdong Art Center Art Rang in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.
Organized by the Korea Photo Gallery Association (K-PHOTO), this event serves as a photography art platform bringing together domestic and international photographers, galleries, and collectors, featuring simultaneous exhibitions centered on photography, an art fair, and a display of competition winning works.
This event is organized as a complex exhibition showcasing the diverse possibilities of photographic art under the concept of “Photo Wave.” The exhibition space presents different programs on each floor, providing visitors with a multi-layered experience of photographic art.
Exhibition layout by floor
• Hall 1: Special Exhibition <Blue Breath, Remaining Temperature>
• Hall 2: K-PHOTO WAVE Art Fair
• Hall 3: Exhibition of International Photography Contest Winners
The VIP preview of the event will be held on May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and general viewing will be available from May 12 to 17, every day from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The event will be held at the Gangdong Art Center Art Rang, located at 870 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, and is open to all citizens who love photography.
Tongro Image, Photo Art, Photo Sea, Monthly Photo, and Art Chef are participating as sponsors in this event to jointly support the spread of photographic art culture.
Event Overview
• Event Name: The 3rd K-PHOTO WAVE
• Period: May 12, 2026 – May 17, 2026 (11:00 – 18:00)
• VIP Open: May 12, 2026 (Tue) at 5:00 PM
• Venue: Gangdong Arts Center Art Rang (870 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul)
• Organized by: Korea Photo Gallery Association K-PHOTO
• Sponsors: Tongro Image, Photo Art, Photo Sea, Monthly Photography, Art Chef