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New Artists

Articles [Critique] The Photogenic as an Undercurrent Gerhard Richter once said, “I find many amateur photos better than the best Cézanne.”1) By “better,” Richter is not simply comparing the representational capability of photography to that of painting.
2024
Exhibitions 《RETURN TO ROOTS : A RETROSPECTIVE IN MEMORY OF CHERRY JANG (1984-2019)》, 2024.10.05 – 2024.11.03, TSA NY DOOSAN Art Center DOOSAN Gallery is excited to present a solo exhibition 《Return to Roots: A Retrospective in Memory of Cherry Jang (1984-2019)》 by Sungsil Ryu, running from October 5th (Sat.) to November 3rd (Sun.), in collaboration with Tiger Strikes Asteroid New York.
2024.10.01

Emerging Artists

Exhibitions 《Twelve, Twelve, Twelve》, 2025.04.01 – 2025.05.05, CFAlive (Conceptual Fine Arts), Milan "Stressful Growth" presents twelve sets of Young-jun Tak’s painting series Stressful Painting (2017–2018) and ceramic sculptures (2024).
2025.03.30
Exhibitions 《The Tourist》, 2020.03.20 – 2020.04.19, L’espace 71 L’espace 71 presents 《The Tourist》, a solo exhibition by Heejoon Lee, from March 13 to April 12. This marks Lee’s first solo exhibition at L’espace 71, where approximately 15 new works will be on view.
2020.03.18

Mid-Career Artists

Exhibitions 《My Dear》, 2017.12.07 – 2018.01.07, Hakgojae Gallery Hakgojae Gallery is pleased to present 《My Dear》, a solo exhibition of works by Woosung Lee (b.1983, Seoul) in Seoul, on view from December 7th 2017, through January 7th, 2018.
2017.12.05

Late Mid-Career Artists

Exhibitions 《Low Tide》, 2016. 10. 29 - 2017. 8. 20, ARARIO MUSEUM Dongmun Motel II (Jeju) ARARIO MUSEUM has announced the opening of Lee Dongwook's solo exhibition 《Low Tide》 at ARARIO MUSEUM Dongmun Motel II in Jeju, which will run until July 9th next year. This exhibition encompasses 15 years of the artist's work, from his early university days to his latest creations.
2016.10.24
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Pre-Established Artists

Articles Artist Hong Kyoungtack Draws the Raw Reality of Our Time Through Vibrant Patterns and Everyday Materials Hong Kyoungtack (b. 1968) has explored the theme of obsessive desires in modern life through everyday materials such as pens, pencils, and books. Additionally, he has opened up new possibilities in painting by traversing between design and painting, blending pop art and realism, while also achieving a universality that resonates with people.
2024.10.08
Articles Artist Jaeho Jung Paints What Lies Beyond the Cityscape Jaeho Jung (b. 1971) is an artist who captures the process of urban development and decline during Korea's modernization, as driven by state initiatives, through painting.
2024.12.10
Activities 120 Million Won ‘BTS Painting’
2019.07.12

Established Artists

Exhibitions 《With no Head nor Tail》, 2024.03.21 – 2024.04.20, Tina Kim Gallery Tina Kim Gallery is pleased to announce Chung Seoyoung (b. Seoul, 1964)’s 《With no Head nor Tail》, from March 21 to April 20, 2024. This marks the artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery since 2017.
2024.03.20
Exhibitions “Architecture, Space Time Scenarios” on View Through July 7, 2024, at SeMA Seosomun Main Branch The Seoul Museum of Art presents “Space Time Scenarios” from April 4 to July 7 at its Seosomun Main Branch.
2024.04.02