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Artist_Global K-Art Shin Min Wins the Inaugural ‘MGM Discoveries Art Prize’ at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025: Translating the Reality of Female Labor into Art Korean artist Shin Min (b. 1985) has been awarded the first-ever MGM Discoveries Art Prize at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025, earning international attention for her poignant and politically charged work.
2025.04.01
Artist_News Artist Lee Bul Becomes the First Korean Artist Represented by Hauser & Wirth Lee Bul, a leading Korean artist, has become the first Korean artist to be represented exclusively by the renowned global gallery Hauser & Wirth.
2025.04.01
Art never stopped a war and never got anybody a job. That was never its function. Art cannot change events, but it can change people. It can affect people so that they are changed.

Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990, Musician)

Artists

Artist_News Artist Geumhyung Jeong Is Holding Her Solo Exhibition “Under Construction” at ICA in London The solo exhibition “Under Construction” by Korean kinetic installation artist and choreographer Geumhyung Jeong is on view at Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London until December 5. This exhibition features a newly commissioned installation of sculpture and video, and series of live performances.
2024.11.05
Artist_News Sung Neung Kyung, a Korean Experimental Art Pioneer, Held His First Overseas Solo Exhibition in Lehmann Maupin New York Renowned as a pioneer of experimental art in Korea, Sung Neung Kyung’s first overseas solo exhibition, “Off the beaten track: the artistic meanderings of Sung Neung Kyung”, is on view at Lehmann Maupin New York through November 9.
2024.11.05
Artist_News Artist In Yeonghye Has Been Selected as the Winner of the ‘2025 Rising Talent Awards’ by Maison&Object In Yeonghye, an artist known for her diverse textile works, has been selected as the final winner of the ‘2025 Rising Talent Awards’ by Maison&Objet.
2024.10.29
Artist_News Mire Lee, the First Korean Artist to Exhibit Her Work at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall Mire Lee (b. 1988), the artist selected for this year’s ‘Hyundai Commission,’ is holding her solo exhibition "Hyundai Commission: Mire Lee: Open Wound" at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, which runs until March 16, 2025.
2024.10.15
Artist_News Ik-Joong Kang’s Large-scale Installation ‘Four Temples’ to Be Displayed in Front of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt Ik-Joong Kang, a representative Korean installation artist, has been invited as the first Korean artist to participate in “FIN: Forever Is Now”, the annual international art exhibition. In response, Kang will present his new large-scale installation work, Four Temples (2024), in front of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Pyramids of Giza, from October 24 to November 16.
2024.10.08
Artist_News Artist Haena Yoo Selected as One of the 20 Artists of “New Talent” Issue by Art in America In the fall issue of the renowned monthly art magazine Art in America, founded in 1913, Korean artist Haena Yoo, born in the 1990s, was featured in the "New Talent".
2024.10.01

Art Professionals

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
Art+_News Most Influential Koreans in the Art World This Year: ArtReview ‘2024 Power 100’ On the 5th, the renowned British art magazine ArtReview unveiled its ‘2024 Power 100’ list. Since 2002, the annual ‘Power 100’ has involved experts from around the globe in an in-depth and comprehensive evaluation to select 100 individuals who have made significant contributions to the global art and cultural scene through their activities and influence.
2024.12.17

Art Spaces & Events

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_Exhibition “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
Art+_News Current Status of Korean Contemporary Artworks Housed in 20 North American Art Museums On December 31, a study revealed that approximately 1,120 pieces of Korean contemporary art are housed in 20 major North American art museums. However, these collections are largely limited to works by a small number of artists with experience working in the United States.
2025.01.07
Gallery_News N/A Gallery Selected as One of ‘10 Galleries That Had a Breakout Year in 2024’ by Artsy Artsy, a global art platform, has announced a list of 10 galleries that had a breakout year in 2024 despite the challenging global economic conditions. Among 10 galleries, N/A Gallery, a Korean gallery located in Euljiro, Seoul, was featured.
2025.01.07
Art Fair_News ‘Access Bangkok’, the First Korean Art Fair to Expand Internationally The first Korean art fair to venture overseas, ‘Access Bangkok,’ was held from December 5 to 7 at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Thailand, garnering significant attention.
2024.12.10