Artist_Global K-Art 《Sun Woo: Shelter》― An Affective Field Interpreting the Contemporary Through Everyday Objects, Memory, and Technological Residue
Korean-Canadian artist Sun Woo presents her solo exhibition 《Shelter》 at Gallery Vacancy in Shanghai from November 14 to December 27, 2025. This marks the artist’s first solo project with the gallery and signals a significant turning point in her practice, where the sensory structures of contemporary life—embodied through notions of the body, labor, and technology—are condensed into a sculptural, immersive environment.
Artist_Global K-Art 《Sun Woo: Shelter》― An Affective Field Interpreting the Contemporary Through Everyday Objects, Memory, and Technological Residue
Korean-Canadian artist Sun Woo presents her solo exhibition 《Shelter》 at Gallery Vacancy in Shanghai from November 14 to December 27, 2025. This marks the artist’s first solo project with the gallery and signals a significant turning point in her practice, where the sensory structures of contemporary life—embodied through notions of the body, labor, and technology—are condensed into a sculptural, immersive environment.
Artist_Global K-Art Haegue Yang’s Solo Exhibition《Leap Year》 on View Through January 18, 2026, at Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Zurich
A large-scale solo exhibition by Korean artist Haegue Yang is currently on view at the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Zurich, Switzerland. Opening on September 27, 2025, and running through January 18, 2026, the exhibition brings together more than twenty years of Yang’s major works alongside new commissions. Structured as a retrospective, the show serves as the final stop in her European tour following presentations at the Hayward Gallery in London and Kunsthal Rotterdam.
Biennale_News Binna Choi Appointed as Artistic Director for the 61st Venice Biennale Korean Pavilion
The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) has appointed curator Binna Choi as the Artistic Director for the Korean Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) in 2026.
Binna Choi previously served as a curator for the 2016 Gwangju Biennale and as a co-artistic director for the 2022 Singapore Biennale. She was the Director of Casco Art Institute in the Netherlands from 2008 to 2023. She is currently serving as a co-artistic director for the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025, which runs until May 4 this year.
2025.05.06
Art+_News Hyundai Blue Prize+ 2025 Calls for Emerging Curators
On March 20th, the open call for Hyundai Blue Prize+ began, supporting emerging curators. This year's open call has expanded eligibility, allowing any emerging curators residing in Asia or working with themes related to Asia to apply.
2025.04.01
Art+_News Emma Son, Senior Director of Lehmann Maupin Seoul, Promoted to Global Partner
On the 6th, Emma Son, Senior Director of Lehmann Maupin Seoul, was promoted to Global Partner at Lehmann Maupin. The role of a partner involves making all key decisions for the gallery in collaboration with senior directors through strategic meetings.
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Gallery_Global K-Art Hakgojae Gallery to Join the Largest-Ever 15th Abu Dhabi Art Fair
While South Korea is geographically closer to Southwest Asia than Europe and the United States, many Koreans are unfamiliar with Southwest Asian arts and culture. However, this region, particularly the United Arab Emirates, boasts a rich cultural and artistic scene, with institutions such as the Louvre and the Guggenheim, as well as events such as the Sharjah Biennial. One of the prominent art fairs representing the UAE is Abu Dhabi Art, held annually in November.
Museum_Global K-Art The Korean Wave Is Coming: Korean Art at Art Museums Abroad
The exhibition Hallyu! The Korean Wave held at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London will be traveling to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston next year. Additionally, a large-scale exhibition introducing contemporary Korean art is scheduled to be held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art this October. Is the Korean art wave spreading in the international art scene?
Gallery_Art Focus How Kukje Gallery and Gallery Hyundai Were Able to Cross the High Threshold of Art Basel in Basel
Art Basel emphasizes trust as the most crucial criterion when operating an art fair. Gallery Hyundai and Kukje Gallery, the two Korean galleries that have participated in this year’s Art Basel in Switzerland, have proven their credibility in the art market through their consistent activities.
2023.06.26
Gallery_Global K-Art Gallery Hyundai to Participate in "Art Basel, Basel" after 16 years
Gallery Hyundai, one of Korea’s major galleries, is participating in Art Basel, Basel in Switzerland, starting with a VIP opening on the 13th and running through the 18th. Gallery Hyundai is participating for the first time in 16 years since 2008 and will introduce more than 40 works by monochrome painting master Ufan Lee and ceramic artist Park Young-sook.
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