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In contemporary Koren art, one fact stands out: despite countless exhibitions and projects held every week, very few artists have an official website that documents their practice in a structured and lasting way.
2025.10.28
K-Culture continues to expand across the globe. At〈Music Bank in Lisbon〉, held in Portugal, artists such as IVE, Taemin, and RIIZE performed before a crowd of 20,000. It was not a one-time event but part of a broader system of performance production and fan-based engagement operating within the European market.
2025.10.14
In recent years, Busan has emerged as a popular destination for international visitors. With its port and maritime tourism infrastructure, film and music festivals, and the growing wave of K-culture, the number of global tourists has steadily increased. Against this backdrop, Busan has sought to move beyond being a tourist destination to establish itself as a world-class city of culture and the arts.
2025.09.16
In September 2025, Seoul once again draws the attention of the global art world. Marking its 24th edition at COEX, Kiaf SEOUL 2025 adopts ‘Resonance’ as its theme. The fair emphasizes not just market expansion but the creation of deeper structures through the shared reverberations of artists, galleries, and institutions.
2025.08.26
On August 8, Seoul’s National Assembly Members’ Office Building played host to a marathon policy seminar, ambitiously titled “Legal Support Measures for Art Market Revitalization.”
2025.08.12
In 2025, two of Korea’s most prominent art figures have returned to lead major cultural institutions. Yoo Hong-jun, former Administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration, has been appointed Director of the National Museum of Korea, while Yoon Bum-mo, former Director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), has taken the helm as the new CEO of the Gwangju Biennale. Both are respected art historians, critics, and curators with long careers in the field. Their return has inspired expectations of “stability” and “experience.”
2025.07.29
What we commonly refer to as "art" (예술 in Korean) consists of "craft" (藝) and "technique" (術). The English word "art" originates from the Greek word "ars," meaning technique (techne). Before the 17th century, practical arts such as architecture, crafts, and design were all referred to as "art." However, as painting and sculpture separated from architecture, they came to be called fine art.
2024.10.08
Korean experimental art is driven by artists seeking to experiment and innovate and is comprised of attempts to overcome conventional art forms and experiences. In these attempts, artists have pushed the boundaries of convention and created original works, helping shape a culture that values artistic freedom and diversity.
2023.09.18
While there are countless artists who have contributed to the development of the experimental art movement, we will highlight a few of them in the hope that their work will help more people to better understand the landscape of experimental art in Korea.
2023.09.11
This article will provide a brief introduction to the prominent groups such as Korean Avant-Garde Association” (A.G., 1969–1975), “Space & Time” (S.T., 1969–1981), and “The Fourth Group” (1970).
2023.09.04
While various groups have contributed to the advancement of experimental art through their activities, this article will provide a brief introduction to the prominent groups such as “Mudongin (Zero Group),” “Origin Society,” and ” Sinjeon dongin (New Exhibition Group).”
2023.08.28
Understanding the international influences on Korean experimental art is vital, as it will illuminate the unique position Korean experimental art occupies on the international art stage.
2023.08.21
