Breaking the art market’s high barrier of entry is not easy, especially for young artists who lack financial stability. To support these artists, the second Union Art Fair took place for ten days in Insa-dong, central Seoul, from June 23rd to July 2nd.

More than 160 young artists submitted a total of around 1,000 artworks - ranging from fine arts, sculptures to installations - for display and for sale at the fair. With 60 million won of ($53,500) financial support from the Korea Arts Management Service, an organization affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), young struggling artists opened up a marketplace of their own, which successfully attracted visitors from diverse backgrounds despite heavy showers that hit the nation during the fair.

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