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Museum_Art Voice Mark Bradford’s Social Abstraction: Collision of Concepts, Gaps in Form, and the Mechanism of Institutional Consumption ― The Unstable Space Produced by Contradictory Ideas Bradford’s work is often packaged under the label of “social abstraction.” Yet this term directly contradicts the foundations of abstraction itself and functions more as a sanitized institutional rhetoric that half-erases its ethical and political implications.
2025.12.02

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Museum_Art Voice Mark Bradford’s Social Abstraction: Collision of Concepts, Gaps in Form, and the Mechanism of Institutional Consumption ― The Unstable Space Produced by Contradictory Ideas

Bradford’s work is often packaged under the label of “social abstraction.” Yet this term directly contradicts the foundations of abstraction itself and functions more as a sanitized institutional rhetoric that half-erases its ethical and political implications.

2025.12.02
Art Theory_Art Voice Korean Contemporary Art and External Discourses: Why Do We Still Rely on External Languages? Imported Theories and the Language of the Field

In Korean contemporary art, the dominance of external theories is not simply a matter of imitation or personal preference. It results from a long-accumulated structure shaped by art education, institutional frameworks, and evaluation systems within the art market and public institutions.

2025.11.18
Art Online_Art Voice A Person Leaves a Name; an Artist Leaves their Work. A Website is the Lifelong Record of an Artist.

In contemporary Koren art, one fact stands out: despite countless exhibitions and projects held every week, very few artists have an official website that documents their practice in a structured and lasting way.

2025.10.28
Art+_Art Voice K-Culture in the World, The Future of K-Art

K-Culture continues to expand across the globe. At〈Music Bank in Lisbon〉, held in Portugal, artists such as IVE, Taemin, and RIIZE performed before a crowd of 20,000. It was not a one-time event but part of a broader system of performance production and fan-based engagement operating within the European market.

2025.10.14
Art+_Art Voice The Pompidou Satellite in Busan: A Global Leap Forward or a Trap of Local Decline?

In recent years, Busan has emerged as a popular destination for international visitors. With its port and maritime tourism infrastructure, film and music festivals, and the growing wave of K-culture, the number of global tourists has steadily increased. Against this backdrop, Busan has sought to move beyond being a tourist destination to establish itself as a world-class city of culture and the arts.

2025.09.16
Art Fair_Art Voice Kiaf SEOUL 2025: Resonance, Waves of the Future Shaking Seoul

In September 2025, Seoul once again draws the attention of the global art world. Marking its 24th edition at COEX, Kiaf SEOUL 2025 adopts ‘Resonance’ as its theme. The fair emphasizes not just market expansion but the creation of deeper structures through the shared reverberations of artists, galleries, and institutions.

2025.08.26

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Artist_Art Insight The Atmosphere of That Day and Place

Jong Oh has been creating work that involves staying in the space where his pieces will be installed, observing and feeling the architectural elements and invisible sensations of that place, and visualizing these through constructive forms.

2024.10.15
Art Theory_Art Guide Modern, Postmodern, Contemporary

What we commonly refer to as "art" (예술 in Korean) consists of "craft" (藝) and "technique" (術). The English word "art" originates from the Greek word "ars," meaning technique (techne). Before the 17th century, practical arts such as architecture, crafts, and design were all referred to as "art." However, as painting and sculpture separated from architecture, they came to be called fine art.

2024.10.08
Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (6)

Korean experimental art is driven by artists seeking to experiment and innovate and is comprised of attempts to overcome conventional art forms and experiences. In these attempts, artists have pushed the boundaries of convention and created original works, helping shape a culture that values artistic freedom and diversity.

2023.09.18
Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (5)

While there are countless artists who have contributed to the development of the experimental art movement, we will highlight a few of them in the hope that their work will help more people to better understand the landscape of experimental art in Korea.

2023.09.11
Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (4)

This article will provide a brief introduction to the prominent groups such as Korean Avant-Garde Association” (A.G., 1969–1975), “Space & Time” (S.T., 1969–1981), and “The Fourth Group” (1970).

2023.09.04
Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (3)

While various groups have contributed to the advancement of experimental art through their activities, this article will provide a brief introduction to the prominent groups such as “Mudongin (Zero Group),” “Origin Society,” and ” Sinjeon dongin (New Exhibition Group).”

2023.08.28