Seoul Sculpture Festa 2026 Turns Art Into Business Connections

Beginner | January 20, 2026

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A Big Art Fair Opens in Seoul

Seoul is hosting a major sculpture event called the Seoul (International) Sculpture Festa 2026. It opened at COEX Hall C in Gangnam, a popular place for big events and trade shows (COEX event listing). This fair focuses on one main thing: sculpture—art you can see in 3D.

What You Can See There

This year’s festival shows about 2,000 artworks by around 480 artists, according to Aju Press. Visitors can walk through rows of booths and displays and see many styles—small pieces, big statement sculptures, and modern works that mix materials.

Why It Matters for Business, Too

This isn’t only an “art lovers” event. The festival also highlights collaboration between artists and companies (COEX description). In simple terms: artists can meet business partners, and companies can support creative projects. Some parts of the event are designed like a marketplace, where visitors can talk with artists and explore buying or sponsoring work.

Seoul Sculpture Festa 2026 Schedule (So You Don’t Miss It)

The festival runs from January 14 to January 18, 2026, at COEX Hall C (COEX schedule).

Jan 14: 15:00–19:30
Jan 15–17: 11:00–19:30
Jan 18: 11:00–18:00

If you go, plan like a pro: pick a time, set a goal (browse, buy, or network), and give yourself enough time to walk slowly.

A Simple Takeaway

The Seoul Sculpture Festa 2026 is a good reminder that creativity isn’t “extra.” It’s part of how cities build culture—and how people build connections. Even if you don’t buy art, you can still enjoy the experience and learn how art and business can meet in one place.

Vocabulary

sculpture (noun) — a 3D artwork made from materials like metal, stone, wood, or plastic.
Example: I took photos of a large sculpture near the entrance.
exhibition (noun) — a public show where people display art or products.
Example: The exhibition was crowded on Saturday afternoon.
artist (noun) — a person who creates art.
Example: The artist explained the idea behind her work.
visitor (noun) — someone who goes to a place or event.
Example: Visitors walked around slowly and asked questions.
collaboration (noun) — working together to make something.
Example: The company announced a collaboration with local artists.
sponsor (verb / noun) — to support something with money or resources.
Example: A tech company agreed to sponsor a new art project.
display (noun / verb) — the way something is shown; to show something.
Example: They displayed modern sculptures near the main aisle.
booth (noun) — a small space where a person or group shows products or work.
Example: We stopped at a booth to talk with the artist.
marketplace (noun) — a place where people buy and sell.
Example: The event felt like a marketplace for new ideas.
network (verb) — to meet people and build professional relationships.
Example: I went to the fair to network with designers and creators.

Discussion Questions (About the Article)

What is the Seoul Sculpture Festa 2026, and where is it held?
What numbers stood out to you (artists, artworks, dates, or times)?
Why do you think the festival is also useful for business?
If you visited, what kind of sculpture would you look for first?
What part of the event sounds most interesting to you—art, buying, or meeting people?

Discussion Questions (About the Topic)

Do you think art events can help a city’s economy? How?
Have you ever been to an art fair, expo, or trade show? What was it like?
Why do companies sponsor art or culture events?
If your company supported artists, what kind of project would you choose?
What kinds of public art do you like seeing in cities (or dislike)? Why?

Related Idiom

“Think outside the box” — to find creative ideas or solutions.

Example: This festival reminds businesses to think outside the box and work with artists in new ways.

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This article was inspired by: The Korea Herald (source idea), the official COEX event listing, and Aju Press.