GWANGJU, KOREA.- The Gwangju Biennale has opened and will close on June 29, 2002. The theme of the fourth Gwangju Biennale, P_A_U_S_E, focuses primarily on a moment of critical reflection and dynamic change on the global art scene. Secondary focuses are on the cultural and artistic growth of the host city Gwangju, on alternative art, and on communication among artist groups. The biennale will be centered on various events, including an exhibition composed of four projects.



P_A_U_S_E means just that: halting for a moment the development of a speeding and dynamic contemporary culture to reexamine the past and take a look at the future. P_A_U_S_E is not a prolonged stop but a brief rest stop for alternatives reasoning before a new take off. The 2002 Gwangju Biennale will be the venue of art that breaks away from fixed ideas and emphasizes a fluid, creative process and dialogue similar to the flow of the senses.