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“HUMORS” on View Through May 30, 2026, at DOOSAN Gallery
DOOSAN Art Center DOOSAN Gallery presents DCW Open Call Exhibition 《HUMORS》 through May 30. 《HUMORS》, the first exhibition selected through DCW open call, is curated by independent curator Goeun Song (DCW 2017), and features artists Ayoung Kim, Mooni Perry, Bang Jeong-A, and IQECO.
2026.04.28
Exhibitions
《Web of P》, 2022.12.06 – 2022.12.15, The Reference
《Web of P》 takes as its point of departure the image of Penelope from Greek mythology. The concept of "The web of Penelope" refers, in contemporary terms, to the endless tasks we perform incessantly without completion.
2022.12.05
Articles
Artist Donghae Kim: Visualizing Rhythms Perceived from Nature
Donghae Kim (b. 1987) primarily works with metal materials such as brass, silver, and iron, creating works that visualize the rhythms and structures he perceives from nature—grass, trees, and wind. Beginning with close observation of both the material and immaterial elements that constitute the natural world, the artist translates these into his own sculptural language.
2026.05.04
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[Review] Young-jun Tak – Atelier Hermès solo exhibition
Young-jun Tak’s first solo show in his native Seoul, “Love Your Clean Feet on Thursday,” was a study in duality. Two single-channel videos projected on perpendicular walls framed the gallery of Atelier Hermès, punctuated by two adjacent sculptural works that both opened and closed the show.
2024
Exhibitions
《Ji Yongho》, 2008.12.19 - 2009.01.01, Gana Art Center
Ji Yongho (b. 1978), an artist internationally recognized for his animal sculptures made from discarded tires, presents his first solo exhibition both in Korea and abroad. While employing the distinctive medium of
2008.12.17
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2020 CKD Yesuljisang : Kim Sunyoung, Yoo Seungho, Choe Sooryeon
Three artists have been selected for the 2020 CKD Yesuljisang: Kim Sunyoung and Yoo Seungho, Choe Sooryeon. Selected artists are provided with a creative subsidy of 10 million won each for 3 years, a total of 30 million won, and an exhibition opportunity in the third year of support.
2020.04.22
Exhibitions
《TRAnS》, 2009.05.15 – 2009.07.19, Art Sonje Center
Inhwan Oh’s solo exhibition, 《TRAnS》, is composed of diverse experimental and conceptual works in video, sound, text, participatory projects, etc., reflecting the artist’s interest in social and cultural issues—starting with his own identity. The title of the exhibition, “TRAnS,” is derived from the prefix, “trans
2009.05.15
Activities
Lee Bul Selected as the 2019 Ho-Am Prize Laureate in the Arts
Lee Bul has been selected as the 2019 Ho-Am Prize laureate in the arts. Recognized for her critical engagement with society, historical awareness, and humanistic exploration of utopia, she has established herself as a leading figure in contemporary Korean art.
2019.04.04
