In the last decade, restaurants across Portland have taken their operations to the streets, setting up outdoor dining areas on the adjacent right-of-way. Portland's endeavor into outdoor dining initially began with the 2012 Street Seats pilot, a well-received program which enabled restaurant owners to convert parking spaces outside their businesses into street seating for customers. But it was only at the start of the pandemic—when businesses across the city took major financial hits after it.
Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul are returning to Seoul in September to offer a distinctive two-for-one art fair experience once again. The creative momentum generated by their partnership is expected to extend well beyond the fair venues this time, with the city government launching a broader cultural initiative “Seoul Art Week” to celebrate the two art events arrival.