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Museum_Global K-Art Korean American Artistic Narratives Take Flight in Washington, D.C. – Review of the exhibition《Soaring (Narsha)》 On July 9, 2025, *The Washington Post* art critic Mark Jenkins praised the exhibition 《Soaring (Narsha)》at the American University Museum in Washington, D.C. as “a bold yet deeply rooted show,” offering a meaningful reflection on how identity and art intersect in a multicultural society.
2025.07.29
Artist_News Artist Kimsooja Promoted to 'Officer' Rank in French Cultural Order Renowned Korean artist Kimsooja was awarded the Officier (Officer) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government on July 9 at the French Ambassador’s residence in Seoul. This marks her second French cultural honor, following the Chevalier distinction she received in 2017.
2025.07.22

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Artist_Global K-Art Haegue Yang's Artistic Endeavors on the International Scene Haegue Yang, an artist active on the international art stage, is participating in the Performa Biennial, taking place in various venues across New York City from November 1 to 19, 2023. Founded in 2004 by art historian and curator RoseLee Goldberg, Performa is a non-profit organization that presents new forms of art within the context of performance.
2023.08.21
Artist_Global K-Art Solo Exhibition of Artist Yun Hyong-keun at Hastings Contemporary in the UK Hastings Contemporary, an art museum located on the coast of the UK, is presenting the works of Yun Hyong-keun (1928–2007), one of the masters of Korean Dansaekhwa painting, from June 1 to October 1, 2023. This is the first time Yun’s solo exhibition has been held in the UK.
2023.08.07
Artist_Global K-Art Participation of Artists Cha Jaemin and Kim Beom in the 40th EVA International Celebrating its 40th edition this year, EVA International is the Ireland Biennial of contemporary art. The event is scheduled to take place from August 31 to October 29, 2023. This year’s EVA International will feature artworks, events, and performances from more than 50 Irish and international artists across 17 venues.
2023.08.07
Artist_Global K-Art Solo Exhibition of Emerging Korean Artist Mire Lee at the New Museum in New York, Covered by Various International Media The solo exhibition of the rising star artist Mire Lee (b. 1988) is being held at the New Museum in New York City. Her exhibition titled Mire Lee: Black Sun will run until September 17. This marks the artist’s first solo exhibition held in the United States.
2023.08.07
Artist_Global K-Art Artist Na Mira Carries on Theresa Cha Hak Kyung's Creative Legacy at the MoCA Tucson Na Mira, a Korean-American artist born in 1982, has focused on exploring the archive and creative works of the late artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (1951-1982). Na has engaged in various such projects over the past few years, including the video installation work Night Vision exhibited at the 2022 Whitney Biennial.
2023.08.07
Artist_Global K-Art Media Artist Kim Ayoung Wins the Golden Nica of the Prix Ars Electronica Kim Ayoung’s artwork titled Delivery Dancer’s Sphere earned the top prize, the Golden Nica, in the category of New Animation Art at Austria’s Prix Ars Electronica on June 12, the world’s longest-running media art competition. The piece, chosen among 1,116 works from around the globe, had previously been featured in a solo exhibition at the Gallery Hyundai in August 2022.
2023.07.31

Art Professionals

Art+_News The Art Institute of Chicago Names Yeonsoo Chee as Inaugural Korea Foundation Curator of Korean Art The Korea Foundation (KF) announced that Yeonsoo Chee has been appointed as the first KF-endowed Curator of Korean Art at the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC).
2025.07.15
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
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Art Spaces & Events

Art+_News Hyundai Department Store Signs 3-Year Partnership with The Metropolitan Museum of Art On June 30, Hyundai Department Store Group announced that it has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, one of the world’s most prestigious art institutions. This marks the first time a Korean retail company has entered into a long-term sponsorship with the Met.
2025.07.08
Art Fair_Global K-Art Korean Galleries Amplify Global Presence at 'Art Basel 2025' From Dansaekhwa Masters to Gender & Migration Narratives: Korean Galleries Take Center Stage With ‘Art Basel in Basel 2025’ set to open from June 19 to 22 at Messe Basel in Switzerland, Korean galleries are drawing international attention with a strong and diverse presence. This year’s fair features 289 galleries from 42 countries and covers various sectors—including ‘Galleries’, large-scale installations in ‘Unlimited’, citywide public works in ‘Parcours’, and theme-driven presentations in ‘Kabinett’—offering a comprehensive panorama of contemporary art.
2025.06.17
Gallery_Global K-Art Rediscovering the Roots of Korean Abstraction: "The Making of Modern Korean Art" at Tina Kim Gallery, New York This archive-based exhibition sheds new light on the formation of Korean abstract art through a collection of letters exchanged among four pioneering artists, offering an in-depth look into their artistic dialogue and historical context.
2025.06.10
Museum_Global K-Art Nam June Paik’s Legacy Connects Across Continents – International Forum Hosted by Nam June Paik Art Center × Pinacoteca The Nam June Paik Art Center (operated by Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation) and the Pinacoteca de São Paulo in Brazil co-hosted an international forum on May 31 as the inaugural collaboration of the ‘Hyundai Translocal Series’, a global art partnership initiative announced by Hyundai Motor Company earlier this year.
2025.06.03
Museum_Global K-Art Major Swiss Museum Hosts Landmark Exhibition on Korean Contemporary Culture, “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” at Museum Rietberg, Zurich | April 4 – August 17, 2025 A major international exhibition exploring the rise and evolution of Korean contemporary pop culture is currently underway at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich, Switzerland. Titled《Hallyu! The Korean Wave》,the show runs from April 4 to August 17, 2025, and delves into the cultural and societal roots behind Korea’s global phenomenon, presenting its history through immersive and visually dynamic displays.
2025.05.27
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