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Artist_Global K-Art Koo Jeong A:《KANGSE X》 at Hauser & Wirth, Zurich — Space Is Not a Background but an Active Force
A solo exhibition by Koo Jeong A,《KANGSE X》, is currently on view at Hauser & Wirth in Zurich, Switzerland. The exhibition offers a focused presentation of the artist’s recent work, developed through sculpture, painting, and installation, and reflects her sustained investigation into gravity, balance, sensation, and perception. The works position space not as a passive backdrop but as a field in which sensory and physical forces interact, reconfiguring the viewer’s mode of perception.
2026.02.03
Museum_Global K-Art 《Treasures of Korea: Collected, Cherished, Shared》, The Lee Kun-hee Collection Touring Exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
A special exhibition of Korean art,《Treasures of Korea: Collected, Cherished, Shared》, is currently on view at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C. This exhibition marks the first stop of an international tour based on the collection donated by the late Lee Kun-hee. It is jointly organized and presented by the National Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea.
Artist_Global K-Art Koo Jeong A:《KANGSE X》 at Hauser & Wirth, Zurich — Space Is Not a Background but an Active Force
A solo exhibition by Koo Jeong A,《KANGSE X》, is currently on view at Hauser & Wirth in Zurich, Switzerland. The exhibition offers a focused presentation of the artist’s recent work, developed through sculpture, painting, and installation, and reflects her sustained investigation into gravity, balance, sensation, and perception. The works position space not as a passive backdrop but as a field in which sensory and physical forces interact, reconfiguring the viewer’s mode of perception.
2026.02.03
Artist_News Artist Ayoung Kim Wins ‘2026 CHANEL Next Prize’
Ayoung Kim, who has garnered international acclaim for her innovative media art practice that employs fiction as a critical lens to interrogate the present, has been selected as the only Korean recipient of the ‘2026 CHANEL Next Prize.’
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.
Nonprofit_Exhibition MCST·KAMS to Host Korean Media Art Exhibition in Paris During the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST), together with the Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS), will host the Korean media art exhibition “Decoding Korea (La Corée Decodée)” at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris from July 26 to August 25 during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Gallery_Global K-Art Kukje Gallery Presents Haegue Yang's Solo Booth ‘Mesmerizing Mesh’ at Frieze New York 2024
Kukje Gallery presents artworks by two international artists: Haegue Yang and Daniel Boyd, in the ‘Encounter’ sector of 2024 Art Basel Hong Kong. Haegue Yang’s Contingent Spheres will be on display in the center of the fairgrounds, while Daniel Boyd’s installation Doan will welcome visitors at the Pacific Place, a large shopping complex near the fairgrounds, as part of the off-site Encounters.
2024.04.29
Art+_Art Focus Hyundai Card and MoMA Support the Growth of the Korean Art
Hyundai Card and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York announced that they will work together on various projects to discover talented Korean artists and curators and expand their global opportunities, as well as shed light on and promote the history of Korean contemporary art on April 9.
2024.04.22
Gallery_Global K-Art Kukje Gallery Presents Artworks by Haegue Yang and Daniel Boyd in the ‘Encounters’ Sector of the 2024 Art Basel Hong Kong
Kukje Gallery presents artworks by two international artists: Haegue Yang and Daniel Boyd, in the ‘Encounter’ sector of 2024 Art Basel Hong Kong. Haegue Yang’s Contingent Spheres will be on display in the center of the fairgrounds, while Daniel Boyd’s installation Doan will welcome visitors at the Pacific Place, a large shopping complex near the fairgrounds, as part of the off-site Encounters.
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