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Artist_Global K-Art Ham Jin, Who Has Built a World of Microscopic Sculpture, Presents His First Solo Exhibition in France,《MICROmégas》, at Galerie Dohyang Lee in Paris The first solo exhibition in France by Korean artist Ham Jin,《MICROmégas》, will be held at Galerie Dohyang Lee in the Marais district of Paris. Introducing the artist’s work to Paris for the first time, the exhibition presents another sculptural perspective on the world through a microscopic scale, showcasing the distinctive visual language Ham Jin has developed through extremely small sculptures and installations.
2026.03.17
Artist_Global K-Art Suki Seokyeong Kang (1977–2025), Solo Exhibition at Tina Kim Gallery, New York:《Our Spring》, A Sculptural Language Reconfiguring the Structures of Jari and Time Tina Kim Gallery will present《Our Spring》, a solo exhibition of the late Suki Seokyeong Kang (1977–2025), from March 12 through April 25, 2026. Marking the first anniversary of the artist’s untimely passing, the exhibition serves both as a memorial and as a tribute to her singular artistic vision.
2026.03.03

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Artist_Global K-Art Ham Jin, Who Has Built a World of Microscopic Sculpture, Presents His First Solo Exhibition in France,《MICROmégas》, at Galerie Dohyang Lee in Paris The first solo exhibition in France by Korean artist Ham Jin,《MICROmégas》, will be held at Galerie Dohyang Lee in the Marais district of Paris. Introducing the artist’s work to Paris for the first time, the exhibition presents another sculptural perspective on the world through a microscopic scale, showcasing the distinctive visual language Ham Jin has developed through extremely small sculptures and installations.
2026.03.17
Artist_News Artist Yoora Park Named a Winner of the ‘Ars Viva Prize 2027’ Korean artist Yoora Park (b. 1991) has been selected as a recipient of the ‘Ars Viva Prize 2027’, one of Germany’s leading awards for emerging artists.
2026.03.17
Artist_News Artist Haegue Yang Unveiled Special Collaborative Program ‘Star-Crossed Rendezvous’ with the LA Phil On March 10, contemporary artist Haegue Yang presented the collaborative program 《Star-Crossed Rendezvous》 with The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) and the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil).
2026.03.17
Artist_News Artist Chan Sook Choi Participates as Main Artist in 'VIDEOFORMES 2026' Contemporary Korean artist Chan Sook Choi will participate as a main artist in the international media art festival “VIDEOFORMES 2026.”
2026.03.17
Artist_News Korean American Conceptual Artist Anicka Yi Joins Pace Gallery On March 4, Pace Gallery announced its representation of Anicka Yi, who is Korean American conceptual artist.
2026.03.10
Biennale_News Gala Porras-Kim, Michael Joo, and Yo-E Ryou to Participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale Di Venezia The Organizing Committee of La Biennale di Venezia has announced the list of 111 artists participating in the main exhibition of the 61st International Art Exhibition, which includes Korean-born artists Gala Porras-Kim and Michael Joo, as well as Korean artist Yo-E Ryou.
2026.03.10

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Art+_News Tina Kim Named to Observer’s ‘2025 Art Power Index’ Tina Kim, founder and owner of Tina Kim Gallery in New York, has been named to the ‘2025 Art Power Index’ announced by the New York Observer.
2025.12.02
Art+_News Artistic Director Sunjung Kim Becomes First Asian Member to Join the K11 Art Foundation International Council Sunjung Kim, Artistic Director of Art Sonje Center, has been appointed as the first East Asian member of the K11 Art Foundation International Council.
2025.11.25
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
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Artist_Global K-Art The Bass in Miami Introduces Nam June Paik From October 4, 2023, to August 16, 2024, The Bass is hosting an exhibition titled Nam June Paik: The Miami Years, showcasing the works of Korean-American visual artist Nam June Paik and exploring his connection to Miami Beach and the broader South Florida community. Nam June Paik was a pioneer in electronic moving images and digital compositions, coining the term “electronic superhighway” in 1974. His works demonstrated a remarkable insight into the role of digital media as an artistic medium, the expansion of global social networks, and the intersection of modern life with technology.
2023.10.09
Nonprofit_Global K-Art The Met Will Enhance Korean Art Exhibitions with Support from the Korea Foundation and the Samsung Foundation of Culture The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) celebrated its Arts of Korea gallery’s 25th anniversary with a ceremony acknowledging the substantial support received from the Korea Foundation (KF), the Samsung Foundation of Culture, and Met Trustee Michael B. Kim and Kyung Ah Park.
2023.09.25
Museum_Global K-Art ArtReview Introduces MMCA’s "Back to the Future," an Exhibition Exploring Korea's Contemporary Art History ArtReview has featured the ongoing exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Seoul Branch titled Back to the Future: Exploring Contemporaneity in Korean Contemporary Art. The exhibition introduces artists who represent the contemporaneity of Korean contemporary art, featuring works acquired by MMCA from 2018 to 2022. While the exhibition primarily focuses on works created in the 1990s, it includes artworks from the late 1980s to the early 2010s, showcasing artists who witnessed significant political and socioeconomic changes in Korean society, including the transition to democracy, economic fluctuations, and the adoption of digital technology.
2023.09.11
Museum_Global K-Art Korean Modern and Contemporary Art to Be Exhibited at The Met in New York Starting in November, approximately 30 works of Korean modern and contemporary art, including the Lee Kun-hee Collection, pieces from the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and the Leeum Museum of Art, will be exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York. This occasion is particularly significant as it represents the inaugural presentation of a Korean modern and contemporary art exhibition at The Met, which stands among the world’s top four art museums.
2023.08.21
Museum_Global K-Art MMCA Exhibitions Make Their International Debut Exhibitions from the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) are making their way abroad. Earlier this year, MMCA announced its 2023 exhibition and project plans, emphasizing international connections to accelerate the impact of Korean art on the global art scene.
2023.08.21
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.
2023.08.14