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Museum_Global K-Art Seoul Museum of Art Presents Landmark Exhibition in Abu Dhabi: "Layered Medium: We Are in Open Circuits" Bridges, Korean Contemporary Art and the Gulf Region Abu Dhabi has become the latest stage for a landmark presentation of Korean contemporary art, as the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) launches its most ambitious international exhibition to date in the Gulf region.
2025.05.20
Biennale_News Rewriting 30 Years of the Korean Pavilion: ‘2025 Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition’ Opens The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) officially opened the Korean Pavilion exhibition at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia on May 10.
2025.05.20

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Artist_Global K-Art Artist Donghoon Rhee Holds Solo Exhibition at VSF, Los Angeles VSF (Various Small Fires) is presenting Woman, a solo exhibition by Donghoon Rhee (b. 1991), at the gallery’s “and Milk” project space in Los Angeles. It is the artist’s first solo exhibition outside of Korea, featuring new wood sculptures and paintings. The exhibition’s title was inspired by the works of Willem de Kooning, Woman I (1950–1953) and Woman III (1953).
2022.11.21
Artist_Global K-Art Haegue Yang Awarded the 'Benesse Prize' as the First Korean Artist World-renowned Korean contemporary artist Haegue Yang continues to propel Korean contemporary art onto the international stage and develop the South Korean art scene through various artistic activities at home and abroad. Yang is the first Korean artist to receive the Singapore Biennale’s Benesse Prize.
2022.10.31
Artist_Global K-Art Artist Duo Moon & Jeon's Solo Exhibition Will Take Place at Japan's 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Andrew Russeth from The New York Times published an article introducing the South Korean artist duo Moon Kyungwon and Jeon Joonho, better known as Moon and Jeon, and their upcoming solo exhibition at Kanazawa’s 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, one of Japan’s largest contemporary art museums. The exhibition will be taking place in May, 2022.
2022.04.04
Artist_Global K-Art Yeesookyung’s “Translated Vase” in the Permanent Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago One of the works in South Korean artist Yeesookyung’s Translated Vase series is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago’s permanent collection.
2022.03.28
Artist_Global K-Art Three Women Artists Who Won Art Awards This Month: Katharina Fritsch and Cecilia Vicuña Won the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion and Choi Chan Sook Won the Korea Artist Prize 2021 International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8. It was also the day the Venice Biennale announced the winners of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. On March 14, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea announced the final winner of the Korea Artist Prize 2021.
2022.03.21
Museum_Global K-Art Lee Ufan Opens an Exhibition Center in Arles, France In April 2022, Lee Ufan Arles, the permanent exhibition center of South Korean artist Lee Ufan, is due to open at the Vernon Hotel in Arles, France, according to Studio Lee Ufan.
2022.03.21

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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.
2025.04.01
Art+_News Emma Son, Senior Director of Lehmann Maupin Seoul, Promoted to Global Partner On the 6th, Emma Son, Senior Director of Lehmann Maupin Seoul, was promoted to Global Partner at Lehmann Maupin. The role of a partner involves making all key decisions for the gallery in collaboration with senior directors through strategic meetings.
2025.03.18
Art+_News Art Basel’s Global Head of Relations Irene Kim Appointed Head of US Arts & Culture for Chanel Irene Kim, who for the last three years was the global head of VIP relations for Art Basel, has left the fair to join Chanel as head of the luxury brand’s US arts and culture division. Kim is the first person to hold the position.
2025.02.11
Art+_News Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Appoints Dr. Soyoung Lee as Director and CEO On the 14th, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco announced that Korean curator Soyoung Lee has been appointed as the next Director and CEO of the museum. This marks the first time a Korean curator has been named to lead a major museum in the United States.
2025.01.28
Art+_News San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Abruptly Dismisses Korean Chief Curator Ju Eunji The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has abruptly dismissed its Korean chief curator, Ju Eunji. On the 17th (local time), the museum announced that Ju had been removed from her duties due to "workplace misconduct" in accordance with internal regulations.
2024.12.24
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Museum_Global K-Art Seoul Museum of Art Presents Landmark Exhibition in Abu Dhabi: "Layered Medium: We Are in Open Circuits" Bridges, Korean Contemporary Art and the Gulf Region Abu Dhabi has become the latest stage for a landmark presentation of Korean contemporary art, as the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) launches its most ambitious international exhibition to date in the Gulf region.
2025.05.20
Biennale_News Rewriting 30 Years of the Korean Pavilion: ‘2025 Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition’ Opens The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) officially opened the Korean Pavilion exhibition at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia on May 10.
2025.05.20
Gallery_News Gallery Hyundai and G Gallery Named Among “The 10 Best Booths at Frieze New York 2025” by Artsy On May 9, Korean galleries Gallery Hyundai and G Gallery were named among Artsy’s “The 10 Best Booths at Frieze New York 2025.”
2025.05.20
Gallery_News ARARIO GALLERY SHANGHAI Has Relocated to SUHE HAUS in Jing’an District ARARIO GALLERY SHANGHAI has relocated to SUHE HAUS, a cultural space along the Suzhou Creek in Jing’an District. ARARIO GALLERY opened its first Chinese branch in 2005 in the Jiu Chang Art District, Beijing. The Beijing space, which operated successfully for over seven years, closed its doors in 2012.
2025.03.25
Gallery_Global K-Art “Condo London 2025: Karma II”, Orangized by Jason Haam, on View Through February 15, 2025, at Carlos/Ishikawa in London Korean gallery Jason Haam presents a group exhibition “Karma II”, featuring works by Jihyoung Han, Jungwook Kim, and Mike Lee, at Unit 7 of Carlos/Ishikawa on view through February 15.
2025.01.21
Gallery_News CYLINDER, a Young Gallery in Seoul, Listed Among ‘Five Galleries to Watch in 2025’ by Frieze On the 6th, Frieze announced its list of five galleries to watch this year, and the young gallery in Seoul 'CYLINDER' was selected.
2025.01.14