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New Artists

Exhibitions 《Burrowing at the Bottom of a Rainbow》, 2021.07.23 – 2021.10 Atelier Hermès presents 《Burrowing at the Bottom of a Rainbow》, a solo exhibition by emerging sculptor Hyun Nahm (b. 1990), on view from July 23 to October 3, 2021.
2021.07.20
Exhibitions “Nude, Flesh, and Love” on View Through October 25, 2025, at Jason Haam Jason Haam presents 《Nude, Flesh, and Love》, a group exhibition on view through October 25, at its newly expanded venue.
2025.09.09

Emerging Artists

Exhibitions 《Kim Heecheon》, 2018.05.30 – 2018.06.30, DOOSAN Gallery (New York) DOOSAN Gallery New York is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Kim Heecheon, recipient of the 7th DOOSAN Artist Award, from May 30th through June 30th.
2018.05.25
Articles [Review] 《The Weaponocene Epoch》(Seoul National University Museum of Art, Feb 6–May 4, 2025) Paul Virilio argued that modern technology cannot be separated from military purposes. Through his concept of “pure war,” he suggested that the boundary between war and peace has disappeared in contemporary society. In other words, even
2025.02.06

Mid-Career Artists

Exhibitions 《Eveningness》, 2023.01.18 -2023.02.25, Perrotin Tokyo For her first presentation of work in Japan, Perrotin Tokyo is pleased to present a new suite of paintings and drawings by GaHee Park.
2023.01.16

Late Mid-Career Artists

Articles [Review] Yoo Hwasoo, 《The Place of Weeds》: Certain Languages of Worlds Yoo Hwasoo’s The Place of Weeds was structured to align with the characteristics of the transparent circular pavilion. A pair of vertically-oriented works were positioned at the center of the entrance, serving as an ambiguous gateway, while the remaining works were arranged along a horizontal axis in parallel.
2022.02.04
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Pre-Established Artists

Articles Photographer Noh Suntag: Capturing the Landscapes of Function and Dysfunction Born from the Division of the Korea Peninsula Noh Suntag (b. 1971) has been exploring the meaning of Korea's division and the political violence it generates through his photography and writing. While addressing socio-political themes, Noh reflects on the nature and mechanics of the camera, as well as the significance of his own existence as a photographer.
2024.10.29
Articles Artist Kira Kim Reveals Internal Issues of Contemporary Society Through a Humorous Lens Kira Kim (b. 1974) has continually explored the social role of art and artists through diverse media, including two-dimensional works, performance, installation, and video. He incisively yet humorously exposes the power structures of capitalist society and the condition of humanity within it.
2024.11.12

Established Artists

Articles [Critique] Lee Bul’s Body: The Opaque Shell The 1990s, just before the dawn of the new millennium, was a period of greater upheaval than any other fin de siècle. Art was no exception—this era marked a turning point that reshaped contemporary Korean art history. The
January, 2020
Activities Korean Artists to Shine at the Venice Biennale Main Exhibition Contemporary artists Yeesookyung (54) and Sung Hwan Kim (42) have been invited to participate in the main exhibition of the world’s most prestigious art event, the Venice Biennale.
2017.02.14