The Gwangju Biennale Pavilion began in 2018 with the participation of three organizations, aiming to expand the network of art and cultural institutions in Korea and abroad. The number of pavilions and participating organizations grew steadily to nine in 2023, and in 2024, the 15th Gwangju Biennale Pavilion will feature 31 pavilions across Gwangju, including Yangnim-dong and Dongmyeong-dong, with creative artistic entities from around 30 countries, cities, and institutions.

The Gwangju Biennale pavilions will not only resonate with Pansori, a soundscape of the 21st century, but also generate a wealth of sights and discourse by building distinctive exhibitions that showcase different angles of view. A variety of events and programs expand the art experience for visitors and inspire imagination in the community.

Presented by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco’s contemporary art department (Abby Chen & Naz Cuguoglu), “Rhythmic Vibrations” inquires about what it means to present Asian art and to be the Asian Art Museum in the USA at this moment in history. This presentation marks several firsts: it is the first time in both the museum and American history that the Asian Art Museum has been invited to represent the USA on a globally significant platform, and it is also the inaugural American Pavilion at the Gwangju Biennial. Curated by two immigrant curators, this exhibition rehistoricizes the narrative of an American Pavilion, examining the potential implications of this milestone for the museum and the art community.