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New Artists

Articles [Critique] Logistical Sculpture: On the Sculptural Project of Hyun Nahm Last summer, as I began preparing to write this critical text about Kawah Ojol, Hyun Nahm’s first solo exhibition in Indonesia, I visited the artist’s studio at his invitation — and the scene I witnessed that day has stayed with me ever since, crystal clear. The kind of desolate ruin one sees in a nightmare;
2024.12.13
Exhibitions 《Binlang Xishi》, 2021.12.09 – 2022.01.08, CR Collective Mooni Perry examines an allegory of “dirtiness” created by various social contexts in her second individual exhibition, Binlang Xishi. Binlang Xishi (Betel Nut Beauty) is the title of the exhibition as well as the title of her work, a term used to refer to young women in Taiwan who sell a tropical seed named binlang (betel nut or areca nut). The
2021.11.26

Emerging Artists

Exhibitions 《Trajectory of the Spearhead》, 2023.01.12 – 2023.02.25, Chapter II The English term, ‘sign’, is de-corded in our recognition system more quickly than the equivalent Korean word.
2023.03.10
Exhibitions 《Access》, 2023.07.18 – 2023.07.22, MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique (Paris) MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique is delighted to present, 《Access》, a solo exhibition by Hejum Bä, marking her anticipated European debut.
2023.07.16

Mid-Career Artists

Activities 2019 Kim Sejoong Sculpture Award: Main Prize - Shim Jeongsoo, Young Sculptor Award - Choi Jongwoon, Baek Jungki The Kim Sejoong Memorial Association (Chairperson: Kim Namjo) has announced the winners of the 2019 Kim Sejoong Sculpture Award. The 33rd Main Prize was awarded to Shim Jeongsoo (77), while the 30th Young Sculptor Award was given to Choi Jongwoon (44) and Baek Jungki (38). Additionally, the 22nd Korean Art Publication Award was presented to Kim Eunho (74), the CEO of Hangilsa Publishing.
2019.06.17

Late Mid-Career Artists

Articles [Critique] Mapping, Grouping, and Categorizing Donghyun Son Perhaps it was the most natural flow of thought. I was thinking of his work all throughout watching the movie Deadpool. In Deadpool, there is a protagonist whose actions break the conventional stereotypes, constantly making jokes with various references.
2016
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Pre-Established Artists

Activities Minouk Lim Named Inaugural Winner of the “Media Art Korea” Award Minouk Lim (42) has been selected as the first recipient of the “Media Art Korea (MAK) Award,” established to introduce promising Korean media artists to international audiences.
2010.11.11
Activities Siren eun young jung has been announced as the winner of the "Korea Artist Prize 2018" Artist Siren eun young jung (44) has been announced as the winner of the "Korea Artist Prize 2018," awarded by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), according to a statement from the museum on the 5th.
2018.09.05

Established Artists

Exhibitions 《Koo Bohnchang》, 2018.12.14 - 2019.03.17, Kukje Gallery Kukje Gallery is pleased to present 《Koo Bohnchang》, a solo exhibition of work by the artist on view from December 14, 2018, through March 17, 2019, at the gallery’s Busan space.
2018.12.12
Articles [Critique] Dramatically Emotional Sculpture for the Valuable Essence of Non-subjects Incheon locals can frequently spot giant containers or trucks loaded with industrial materials while driving or taking a walk since Incheon is a trade port with an airport and railroads. When a truck passes,
2019