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Art+_Art Spectrum What the Global Success of《K-pop Demon Hunters》Suggests for Korean Contemporary Art In 2025, the Netflix anime《K-pop Demon Hunters》became more than just a hit; it became a symbolic case demonstrating that the visual and mythological motifs of Korean traditional culture could be consumed, enjoyed, and even loved worldwide.
2025.09.16

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Art+_Art Voice The Pompidou Satellite in Busan: A Global Leap Forward or a Trap of Local Decline?

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
Art Fair_Art Voice Kiaf SEOUL 2025: Resonance, Waves of the Future Shaking Seoul

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
Art Market_Art Voice A Legislative Push for Korea’s Art Market, But Where Are the Voices from the Field?

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
Art+_Art Voice The Return of the Old Boys — What Their Comeback Should Mean

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
Art+_Art Voice Why Are Black Artists the 'Trend' of the Moment? Two PCs and the Rise of Black Artists: What It Means for the Future of Korean Contemporary Art

Since the early 2020s, the global art world has undergone a rapid reconfiguration. At the heart of this transformation is an unprecedented focus on Black artists. From major museum exhibitions to art fair demand and collector interest, the entire ecosystem reflects this shift. Yet this isn't merely a passing trend. Rather, it is the visible outcome of two converging cultural forces: Postcolonialism and Political Correctness (PC).

2025.07.22
Museum_Art Voice Ron Mueck Exhibition and the Blockbuster Phenomenon of Museums : The Role and Value of Public Art Museums

The solo exhibition of Australian hyperrealist sculptor Ron Mueck, currently being held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Seoul, is drawing more than 5,000 visitors per day and is expected to surpass 500,000 visitors within two months.

2025.07.08

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Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (5)

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
Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (4)

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
Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (3)

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
Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (2)

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
Art Theory_Art Insight Illuminating Korean Experimental Art (1)

Korean experimental art (“silheommisul”) is gaining recognition both within Korea and on the international stage. But what exactly is Korean experimental art?

2023.08.14
Art Market_Art Insight The History of the Korean Art Market ③: The Third Wave, 2000s

The third Korean art market boom, which took place from the late 1990s to 2007, was unlike anything that had come before it. It was a time of exponential expansion in all aspects of the Korean art market.

2023.09.07