Artshow Busan successfully launched its first edition in June 2012, with more than 70 participating galleries nationally and internationally. With more than 29,000 visitors, the fair has generated 2.8 million US dollars in revenue. The remarkable support from collectors and art lovers from Busan and nearby cities has painted a bright future for the Korean art market. In addition, Busan has proved itself to be a perfect place for an international art fair, with its accessibility, exhibition & convention environment and tourist attractions.

With successful international art events such as Busan Biennale and Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Busan is the perfect scene for a sophisticated and cutting-edge international contemporary art fair.