Sep 3, 2026CORE
Chinese Pavilion Team Withdraws From Gwangju Biennale Over Taiwan Pavilion Name
The Chinese pavilion team announced its withdrawal in protest over the Taiwan Pavilion designation, arguing that political elements had entered the artistic sphere. Installation had already been halted, and the Gwangju Biennale Foundation had issued an apology the previous day.
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- Gwangju Biennale Taiwan Pavilion Dispute Spills Into South Korea-China RelationsYonhap News AgencyKONews article
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Gwangju Biennale Taiwan Pavilion Naming Dispute and Chinese Withdrawal
Tracking the dispute over whether the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts could exhibit under the name 'Taiwan Pavilion' at the 16th Gwangju Biennale, from accusations of censorship and the foundation's response to approval of the name, Chinese objections and withdrawal, South Korea's diplomatic position and subsequent pavilion-system reforms.
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