About the Festival

Suwon International Photo Festival

is an annual documentary photography festival that takes place
in the city of Suwon,a creative and cultural hub with an abundance
of artists and ideas.

Suwon Photo is the only independent photo festival in Korea;
it is run by a group of trailblazing photographers who value
the freedom of expressionin the festival’s remarkable exhibitions.

Suwon International Photo Festival was founded for organized and
efficient pan-Asian International cultural exchanges. The international
photo festival consists of several major events like international
documentary photography exhibition,solo exhibitions, group exhibitions,
portfolio review, screening, workshops, lectures, and walking with
artists on the Suwon Hwaseong fortress.

Exhibitions of 200 photographers’ works from 30 countries will be held
in 5 outdoor and 30 indoor galleries around Hwaseong fortress, a UNESCO
world cultural heritage site.

This festival will provide participants with unique opportunities to
meet professional photographers and to learn various aspects of Asian
culture through the documentary photographs.

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