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Artist_Global K-Art Yunsung Lee, First Solo Exhibition in Japan at DDD ART《Frames of Torso》: Hybrid Aesthetics of “Classic” and “Subculture” In September 2025, Korean contemporary artist Yunsung Lee opened his solo exhibition 《Frames of Torso》at DDD ART Sono/Nagi in Setagaya, Tokyo. Running from September 6 to 24, the show began with an opening reception where the artist personally greeted local collectors and audiences.
2025.09.09
Artist_Global K-Art Geumhyung Jeong: Questioning the Boundary between Machines and Desire《Toys, Selected》at Canal Projects, New York The solo exhibition《Toys, Selected》by Korean artist Geumhyung Jeong, currently on view at the non-profit contemporary art institution Canal Projects in New York’s Lower East Side, continues to draw sustained attention. Originally opened on May 9, 2025, the exhibition has been extended until November 22, allowing for an even richer audience experience.
2025.08.19

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Artist_News Artist Ayoung Kim Selected as the First Korean Recipient of the 'LG Guggenheim Award' Ayoung Kim, widely recognized for her innovative media art practice that traverses reality and the virtual, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 LG Guggenheim Award. Since its launch in 2023, the LG Guggenheim Award has been an internationally recognized prize dedicated to supporting artists who expand the horizons of contemporary art through innovative use of technology.
2025.03.04
Artist_News Young Korean Artist Sang Woo Kim in the Spotlight at Art Fiera Bologna 2025 The work of young Korean artist Sang Woo Kim (b. 1994) has been selected for the ‘Marval Acquisition Award,’ organized by Art Fiera Bologna 2025. Held annually in Bologna, Italy,
2025.02.18
Artist_Global K-Art Leekyung Kang’s Solo Exhibition, “Entombed in Static” on View Through February 26, 2025, at Klapper hall gallery, Queens College Inspired by Buddhist cosmology's cyclical nature, I delve into spatial understandings and recursive patterns where worlds intertwine and circulate endlessly.
2025.02.11
Museum_Global K-Art “Haegue Yang: Lost Lands and Sunken Fields,” the First Solo Exhibition by a Korean Artist at the Nasher Sculpture Center, on View Through April 27, 2025 Renowned contemporary artist Haegue Yang holds 《Haegue Yang: Lost Lands and Sunken Fields》, the first large-scale solo exhibition by a Korean artist at The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas, from February 1 to April 27, 2025.
2025.02.04
Artist_Global K-Art Do Ho Suh’s Solo Exhibition “Walk the House” will be held at Tate Modern in London from May 1 to November 30, 2025 Renowned Korean artist Do Ho Suh will hold a major solo exhibition, Walk the House, at Tate Modern in London. This exhibition spans his artistic career, featuring newly commissioned installations, early works, drawings, and video installations across various media.
2025.01.14
Artist_K-Artist Lee Jinju’s Solo Exhibition “No Ground” On View Through March 2, 2025, at Yuz Flow: Project Space of Art in Hong Kong Lee Jinju’s solo exhibition, titled “No Ground,” is currently on view through March 2, 2025, at Yuz Flow: Project Space of Art, a new exhibition space of the Yuz Museum in Hong Kong.
2025.01.14

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Art+_News The Art Institute of Chicago Names Yeonsoo Chee as Inaugural Korea Foundation Curator of Korean Art The Korea Foundation (KF) announced that Yeonsoo Chee has been appointed as the first KF-endowed Curator of Korean Art at the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC).
2025.07.15
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.
2025.03.18
Art+_News Art Basel’s Global Head of Relations Irene Kim Appointed Head of US Arts & Culture for Chanel Irene Kim, who for the last three years was the global head of VIP relations for Art Basel, has left the fair to join Chanel as head of the luxury brand’s US arts and culture division. Kim is the first person to hold the position.
2025.02.11
Art+_News Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Appoints Dr. Soyoung Lee as Director and CEO On the 14th, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco announced that Korean curator Soyoung Lee has been appointed as the next Director and CEO of the museum. This marks the first time a Korean curator has been named to lead a major museum in the United States.
2025.01.28
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Nonprofit_News Korean Selected as the Official Guest Language for the 2026 Festival d’Avignon Korean has been selected as the official guest language for next year’s Festival d’Avignon, the world’s largest performing arts festival held annually in Avignon, France. This marks the first time an Asian language has been chosen, and the only instance in which a single national language has received this distinction.
2025.08.12
Art+_News Hyundai Department Store Signs 3-Year Partnership with The Metropolitan Museum of Art On June 30, Hyundai Department Store Group announced that it has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, one of the world’s most prestigious art institutions. This marks the first time a Korean retail company has entered into a long-term sponsorship with the Met.
2025.07.08
Art Fair_Global K-Art Korean Galleries Amplify Global Presence at 'Art Basel 2025' From Dansaekhwa Masters to Gender & Migration Narratives: Korean Galleries Take Center Stage With ‘Art Basel in Basel 2025’ set to open from June 19 to 22 at Messe Basel in Switzerland, Korean galleries are drawing international attention with a strong and diverse presence. This year’s fair features 289 galleries from 42 countries and covers various sectors—including ‘Galleries’, large-scale installations in ‘Unlimited’, citywide public works in ‘Parcours’, and theme-driven presentations in ‘Kabinett’—offering a comprehensive panorama of contemporary art.
2025.06.17
Gallery_Global K-Art Rediscovering the Roots of Korean Abstraction: "The Making of Modern Korean Art" at Tina Kim Gallery, New York This archive-based exhibition sheds new light on the formation of Korean abstract art through a collection of letters exchanged among four pioneering artists, offering an in-depth look into their artistic dialogue and historical context.
2025.06.10
Museum_Global K-Art Nam June Paik’s Legacy Connects Across Continents – International Forum Hosted by Nam June Paik Art Center × Pinacoteca The Nam June Paik Art Center (operated by Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation) and the Pinacoteca de São Paulo in Brazil co-hosted an international forum on May 31 as the inaugural collaboration of the ‘Hyundai Translocal Series’, a global art partnership initiative announced by Hyundai Motor Company earlier this year.
2025.06.03
Museum_Global K-Art Major Swiss Museum Hosts Landmark Exhibition on Korean Contemporary Culture, “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” at Museum Rietberg, Zurich | April 4 – August 17, 2025 A major international exhibition exploring the rise and evolution of Korean contemporary pop culture is currently underway at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich, Switzerland. Titled《Hallyu! The Korean Wave》,the show runs from April 4 to August 17, 2025, and delves into the cultural and societal roots behind Korea’s global phenomenon, presenting its history through immersive and visually dynamic displays.
2025.05.27