About

  • Since its opening in 1989, ARARIO GALLERY has operated exhibition spaces in various regions, including Seoul and Cheonan, Korea; Beijing and Shanghai, China; and New York, US. Today, ARARIO GALLERY maintains three spaces across Seoul, Cheonan, and Shanghai. Under the grand scheme of pursuing and securing the identity of Asian art, ARARIO GALLERY focuses on discovering, incubating, and promoting Asian artists internationally and presenting innovative art from Asia to a broader audience through exhibitions by taking on the role of a leading gallery and guiding the contemporary art scene in Asia.

  • Arario Gallery Seoul

    Arario Gallery Seoul

    ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL opened its doors in Sogyeok-dong in 2006. Since then, it has established its foothold as a leading contemporary art gallery in Korea and across Asia, continuing to be at the forefront of the international art scene through its efficient representation system and bold exhibitions. In March 2014, ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL relocated near the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. In April 2018, ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL RYSE HOTEL, a second exhibition space in Seoul, opened in the Hongdae area. Running concurrently with its primary location until November 2019, the project aimed to mirror the experimental spirit of the neighborhood through its innovative programming. In 2022, ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL ended its Sogyeok-dong era. However, the various experimentation and ventures carried out in past spaces the gallery has occupied will continue to shape its  future at its brand new location in Wonseo-dong, which reopened in February 2023. Through the preemptive discovery of young artists, steady support of represented artists, and the realization of meaningful and original exhibitions, ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL aims to continually grow and contribute to the growth of the contemporary art scene in Korea.

  • Arario Gallery Shanghai

    Arario Gallery Shanghai

    ARARIO GALLERY opened its first Chinese branch in 2005 in the Jiu Chang Art District, Beijing. The Beijing space, which operated successfully for over seven years, closed its doors in 2012. In 2014, ARARIO GALLERY SHANGHAI opened in Xujiahui, Shanghai, operating until June 2017. It then relocated to West Bund, Shanghai, from July 2017 to August 2020, and once again within the West Bund from October 2022 to April 2024. The gallery has played a significant role in introducing the works of not only Korean artists but also a diverse range of Asian artists from Japan, India, China, the Philippines, and Indonesia to the Chinese art scene. Building on decades of experience and expertise, ARARIO GALLERY SHANGHAI reopens its new space in Jing'an District, Shanghai, in March 2025. As the oldest Korean gallery in China, ARARIO GALLERY SHANGHAI is firmly established and continues to provide a sustainable foundation for Asian artists through the continuous discovery of emerging talents and the creation of advanced exhibition opportunities.
     
  • Arario Gallery Cheonan

    Arario Gallery Cheonan

    ARARIO GALLERY CHEONAN, which stems from the founder KIM Chang-Il’s passion for the arts, has been at the forefront of introducing diverse contemporary art from around the world to Korean audiences. Through a wide range of exhibitions—such as the solo exhibition of iconic American pop artist Keith Haring in 2002, a solo exhibition of Sigmar Polke in 2004, a group exhibition in 2005 featuring artists of the Leipzig School who continue the strong tradition of German painting, a 2010 group show highlighting the dynamic contemporary art scene of Southeast Asia, a Chinese video art exhibition in 2012, a group exhibition of Chinese contemporary artists in 2019, and an exhibition of emerging Korean artists in 2022—the gallery has contributed not only to regional cultural development but also to expanding the vision of the Korean art scene. Looking ahead, ARARIO GALLERY CHEONAN remains committed to organizing diverse cultural programs that enable a wider public to experience the joy of art, while continuing to serve as a vital platform for the local art community.