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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_News Artist Sojin Kwak Selected as the First Winner of ‘Sisley Award for Young Creation Korea’ Sojin Kwak (b. 1993), an emerging media artist from Korea, has been selected as the first winner of the ‘Sisley Award for Young Creation Korea,’ organized by Trois Cinq Friedland, the cultural foundation of the French cosmetics company Sisley.
2025.01.07
Artist_News Artist Kim Yun Shin Named One of ‘The Most Influential Artists of 2024’ by Artsy Kim Yun Shin (b. 1935), a first-generation Korean female sculptor who showcased active international activities last year, was named one of the ‘Most Influential Artists of 2024’ by the global art platform Artsy.
2024.12.31
Artist_Global K-Art Artist Minjung Kim Is Holding Her Solo Exhibition “Mountain” at Fondation Maeght in France The solo exhibition “Mountain” by artist Minjung Kim, who has explored the traditions of East Asian calligraphy and ink painting while expanding them into the compositional lexicon of contemporary abstraction, will be on view until February 9, 2025, at the Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, southern France.
2024.12.24
Artist_Global K-Art Artist Chung Hyun Named One of the ‘Editor’s Picks’ at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 Chung Hyun, an artist represented by PKM Gallery, was featured on the Editor’s Picks list for Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, held from December 4 to 8.
2024.12.17
Artist_Global K-Art Artist Chung Seoyoung Participated in Asia Pacific Triennial 11 One of South Korea’s leading contemporary sculptors, Chung Seoyoung, is participating in the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT11). Held at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) in Brisbane, Australia, APT11 has been underway since November 30 and features 70 artists and collectives from more than 30 countries.
2024.12.10
Artist_Global K-Art Artist Keem Jiyoung Is Holding Her First Overseas Solo Exhibition, “Breath of the Month” at PHILIPPZOLLINGER The first overseas solo exhibition of Korean artist Keem Jiyoung (b. 1987), “Breath of the Month”, is holding at the PHILIPPZOLLINGER in Zürich, Switzerland, until January 18 next year.
2024.12.03

Art Professionals

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