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Artist_Global K-Art From the Sea of Jeju to Venice and Paris : How Yo-E Ryou Creates Community Through “Breath”
One Korean artist whose name appears on two major international stages this year is Yo-E Ryou, born in 1987. Ryou is currently presenting Breath Orchestra in 《In Minor Keys》, the International Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Her selection as an individual artist for the Biennale’s International Exhibition, rather than a national pavilion, is particularly significant. At the same time, her sound project 《Echoes of the Tides》 is on long-term view at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris through February 2027.
2026.08.18
Nonprofit_Global K-Art Mire Lee Reconsiders the Boundary Between Machine and Flesh in Vienna, Austria: 《Mire Lee: The Heart of My Machine is Golden Lead》
Korean artist Mire Lee’s solo exhibition 《Mire Lee: The Heart of My Machine is Golden Lead》 is currently on view at Secession in Vienna, Austria. Opened on June 26, 2026, the exhibition presents a large-scale installation that brings Lee’s sculptural language—developed through motors, pipes, industrial machinery, and flowing substances—into direct dialogue with Secession’s historic architecture and spatial structure.
Artist_Global K-Art From the Sea of Jeju to Venice and Paris : How Yo-E Ryou Creates Community Through “Breath”
One Korean artist whose name appears on two major international stages this year is Yo-E Ryou, born in 1987. Ryou is currently presenting Breath Orchestra in 《In Minor Keys》, the International Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Her selection as an individual artist for the Biennale’s International Exhibition, rather than a national pavilion, is particularly significant. At the same time, her sound project 《Echoes of the Tides》 is on long-term view at the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris through February 2027.
2026.08.18
Nonprofit_Global K-Art Mire Lee Reconsiders the Boundary Between Machine and Flesh in Vienna, Austria: 《Mire Lee: The Heart of My Machine is Golden Lead》
Korean artist Mire Lee’s solo exhibition 《Mire Lee: The Heart of My Machine is Golden Lead》 is currently on view at Secession in Vienna, Austria. Opened on June 26, 2026, the exhibition presents a large-scale installation that brings Lee’s sculptural language—developed through motors, pipes, industrial machinery, and flowing substances—into direct dialogue with Secession’s historic architecture and spatial structure.
Nonprofit_News ACC Original Production ‘The Forgotten War’ Wins Special Jury Award at SXSW, World’s Largest Content Festival
The National Asian Culture Center (ACC, President Kim Sangug), under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced that The Forgotten War, planned and produced by the ACC, received the Special Jury Award in the XR Experience Competition at the “2026 South by Southwest (SXSW)” held in the United States on March 18 (local time).
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.
Art Fair_Global K-Art Korean Art in the Spotlight at London’s Frieze 2021
Frieze, one of the world’s top three art fairs, was held at Regent Park in London from October 13 to 17. Frieze London and Frieze Masters, which are held side by side, had a total of 276 participating galleries from 39 countries this year.
