2026 INCHEON OPEN PORT INTERNATIONAL PHOTO FESTIVAL

Communication, Experience through Art, and the Sustainable Growth of Photographic Art:

Moving beyond a purely visual exhibition, this festival features rich auxiliary events, including a 19th-century style 'Collodion Wet Plate Photography Workshop' and a 'Portfolio Review' for students who will lead the future of photographic art. These programs create a true festival environment where artists and visitors can actively interact and share creative inspiration.

By addressing the timely theme of the marine environment through visual art, this festival will serve as a vital stepping stone to elevate Incheon's cultural and artistic status globally and to explore the social role of photography. Through the powerful messages conveyed by photography, it will provide a profound experience for building consensus on the importance of ocean conservation and expanding artistic networks.

Ultimately, the 9th Incheon Open Port International Photography Festival will transcend being a simple photography exhibition, serving as a multifaceted platform blending art, culture, and the environment, and playing a core role in establishing Incheon as a meaningful global city of culture and art.

On July 25, 2026, we invite you to the Incheon Open Port, where the narratives of humanity and the ocean come alive. We hope you will enjoy unforgettable artistic inspiration and deep reflection on the environment in this place where the diverse perspectives of the world converge.

The Organizing Committee of the Incheon Open Port International Photography Festival

Chairman of the Organizing Committee: Ryu Eun Kyu

Festival Director: Lim Sang Sub