Mr. Han Byung-ha, owner of GALLERY NEGATIVE, who took care of all aspects of this Busan exhibition.
Busan 2026 Mar
Busan Gourmet, March 2026
The plane departing from Narita was slightly delayed.、Arrived at Gimhae Airport in Busan at 7:20pm.。From there, immigration was extremely crowded with long lines.、By the time I left the airport, it was already past 9pm.。Significant delay from scheduled time、Mr. Han, the gallery owner, was waiting for my arrival outside the airport.。We loaded our luggage into Mr. Han's car and drove straight to the city center.。I had planned to deliver the photo book I had brought to the gallery first and then check into the hotel.、Mr. Han said, "You're hungry, right?"、Go straight to the restaurant for dinner。My first stay in Busan、It all started with a sudden grilled offal dish.。 At Bupyeong Yanggeopchan, I met Mr. Sou, the owner of Space S.、My friend Park had already started eating.。 She ordered various additional dishes for me, who was late.。This is a Korean-style chawanmushi-like dish called gerangjim (계란찜). After eating grilled hormones, there is a full course called hormone hotpot.。 Shime udon。After this、Add rice and Korean seaweed to top it off, and it's super filling! Immediately after arriving, I felt like I was flying a bit...。 The next day's brunch was at Omiya Samgyetang, a famous restaurant.。Compared to the rich flavor of the hormones from last night.、This has a refreshing taste and is gentle on the stomach.。 After the first opening party at the gallery、All the participants enjoyed bulgogi at a nearby Busan charcoal ribs restaurant.。 Mr. Han grilling bulgogi and Mr. Seo, the owner of Space S. The cold noodles in Shime's cold noodles are crispy and frozen, so they are more like ice noodles than cold noodles.。 After filling up on bulgogi, we headed back to the gallery for the second opening party.。Shaved ice that makes you want to eat sweets。 Mr. Jeon Jae-hong, executive committee chairman of “Daejeon Internationai Photo Festival 2025”, who participated last year, shared the festival catalog and、He brought me chocolates with my work printed on the packaging.。 Return flight departs at 1:25 p.m.。Mr. Han came to pick me up at the hotel by car before 9am.。I was asked what I wanted to eat for my last meal in Busan.、The seafood I saw at Jagalchi Market yesterday crossed my mind and I requested a seafood dish.。Then, he guided me across the Yeongdo Bridge that I saw yesterday to Jeju Bokguk (제주복국) in Yeongdo.。Fugu cuisine from an unexpected morning。White flesh but rich in flavor、The texture was plump and super delicious.。Very delicious!
On the street of Busan 2
I don't look at the map when I walk around town taking photos.。There is no destination in the first place, so there is no point in looking at the map.。When you reach an intersection, try moving in the direction you are interested in.、That's all.。I don't hate hills、Climb to a high ground as if somehow attracted to it。Then I saw the blue sea below me.。There is no way you can come to Busan, which is also a port city, and not see the sea.。From the hill, I turn on my heel and walk toward the sea.。Not that I was particularly aiming for it.、The place we arrived at was a fish market representing Busan Port.、Jagalchi Market is a major tourist destination.。Fresh seafood lined up in rows、There are many food stalls that serve food cooked on the spot, so it's a must-see.。However, as the appointed time was approaching, I quickly left after passing through the market.。Fresh seafood dishes for another time。(I hope there will be seafood dishes the next morning.)、I don't know at this time)
On the street of Busan 1
Because I had work scheduled in Japan on Monday.、This time I stayed in Busan for 2 nights and 3 days.。I arrived at Gimhae Airport at night.、Actual stay time was about 40 hours.。This is a bit disappointing、I have plans to go to Busan this July as well.、I think I'd like to stay a little longer then.。 The day after I arrived, I had made an appointment with Mr. Han to eat at 11am before the exhibition opened.、9leave the hotel before the time、I just walked around Busan for about 2 hours.。My first impression of the city is that there are a lot of hills.。It's not just an easy angle, either.、It's a steep climb that makes you feel like you're climbing a mountain.。There are stairs all over the city、The stairs are also big。If you live in this city, you'll definitely be in good shape.。The scenery changes completely every time you turn a corner in a city with many ups and downs.、Very fun to walk and take photos。
Space S
This exhibition、It will be held simultaneously at two locations in Busan.、The other venue is Space S, a sister gallery of GALLERY NEGATIVE.。Both galleries are located across the main street.、Only about 3 minutes walk away。GALLERY NEGATIVE also has showcases related to Han's collection and exhibiting artists.、There are also many items for sale, including catalogs and goods from artists who have exhibited in the past.、It gives a lively impression and makes you enjoy the gallery itself.。On the other hand, Space S is a so-called white cube gallery.、It feels like you are facing the work without any excessive decoration.。Although the gallery is close by, it has a contrasting impression.、Please be sure to visit both galleries when you go to Busan.。 This building houses many beauty clinics and fitness gyms.。
Opening Party @GALLERY NEGATIVE
The reason for holding this exhibition was、When I participated in the "Daejeon Internationai Photo Festival 2025" held in Daejeon Metropolitan City in central South Korea in June last year.、That was when I met Mr. Han Byung-ha, the owner of GALLERY NEGATIVE.。At that time, I was busy greeting people related to the festival.、I don't remember talking much with Mr. Han.、Let me have a meal with you、Thank you for taking care of me, such as giving me a ride to the hotel.。after that、We met again at the Tokyo Book Fair.、Thank you for coming to TPPG.、We gradually deepened our friendship。After receiving specific information about the exhibition, we continued to communicate on LINE.、The depth of his respect for photographers、I gradually felt the sincerity of the exhibition.、I have decided to place my full trust in you.。The biggest challenge when exhibiting overseas is shipping the work.。At exhibitions such as photo festivals, etc.、The method of sending image data and inkjet printing on site is also becoming common.、I would like to display original prints at my solo exhibition.。During last year's exhibition in Taipei, I mailed 35 full-size works and book mats.、Packing alone is a pain.、It was hard work that took several days, including selecting and purchasing materials.。on the other hand、Mr. Han came to Japan this time to pick up his works.、He came all the way to the gallery in Tokyo.。And the book mat will be produced in Busan.。Just follow this method、It's very helpful for me as an author.。This time, it will be held simultaneously at two galleries in Busan.、I trusted Mr. Han and left everything to him, including the selection of works and the layout of the exhibition.。 It was my first time visiting Busan.、The gallery is located close to the international market in the old city.。very lively area。 Arrived in Busan the night before the opening.、Visited the gallery after going straight to the restaurant from the airport。I left my luggage, including my photo book, at the gallery and then took a rest at the hotel.、Mr. Han was making final adjustments until 4am the next morning.。 high-quality wooden frame、Calm color book mat、Display with low reflective glass。I feel even more beautiful even though it's my own photo。 There seem to be few galleries in Korea that display straight photos and original silver halide prints.、Regular customers, mainly straight photography enthusiasts, attended the opening party.。 Greetings from Mr. Han and explanation about the exhibited works。 once、After eating bulgogi at a nearby restaurant、Return to the gallery for the second part of the opening party。(The meal version will be uploaded at a later date) Artist Wonzu Au gave me a very poetic impression of my work.。 Helping with exhibitions and opening parties、John and his Mamiya who came all the way from Daegu 645 This is (apparently just a part of) the owner Han's camera collection.。EBONY SV45Ti is my dream camera.。 Kim's two Leica M6s that participated in the party.。He also bought my photo book.。The 20 photo books brought in from Japan were sold out on the same day.。 Kim's car is one of Han's collection.、I fell in love with Rolleiflex 3.5F at first sight.。Negotiating on the spot。 Party ends at midnight。In the end, Kim bought a Rolleifrex.。I wasted a lot of money along with the photo book.。
“Tokyo Strut” @Gallery Negative
3-21(Soil)~April 5th(Day)between、At two venues, GALLERY NEGATIVE and SPACE S in Busan, South Korea.、We will be holding a photo exhibition "TOKYO STRUT" at the same time.。This exhibition features over 50 works selected from the photo books "TOKYO CIRCULATION" and "TOKYO STRUT".、We will display full-size original prints.。Also、3From 17:00 on Saturday 21st of the month、Opening reception will be held at GALLERY NEGATIVE。During the exhibition、Please stop by when you come to Busan.。A 20-page catalog created in conjunction with the exhibition is also on sale at the venue.。 During the show：3Saturday, April 21st to Sunday, April 5th [Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays] Opening hours：13Hours to 7:00 PM Opening Reception：317:00 on January 21st (Saturday) ~ @GALLERY NEGATIVE IG：HTTPS://www.instagram.com/gallery.negative MAP：HTTPS://naver.me/F2ZL5ISu