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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.
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Artist_News 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.
Artist_News Artist Moka Lee Has Been Selected as One of the 10 Artists of “The Artsy Vanguard 2025”
The global online art platform Artsy has selected artist Moka Lee as one of the "Artsy Vanguard 2025" artists, highlighting the most promising talents working today. Among the 10 artists chosen this year, Moka Lee is the only Korean artist featured.
Nonprofit_Global K-Art Samsung Foundation of Culture Sends Next Generation of Art Professionals to Paris
The Samsung Foundation of Culture is opening applications from October 16 to October 27 for Korean artists and art researchers to reside at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris from 2024 to 2025. Those selected will have the opportunity to stay in Paris for six months, during which they will receive support from the Samsung Foundation, including a dedicated studio, activity support, living expenses, and airfare.
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Gallery_Global K-Art Gagosian Hires Head of Operations for Korea
A a global contemporary gallery, Gagosian, has appointed Jiyoung Lee to lead its operations in South Korea, aiming to strengthen its presence in the Asian art market. With 15 years of experience in both Western and South Korean galleries, including Sprüth Magers, Esther Schipper, and PKM Gallery, Lee is well suited for this role. She has also organized exhibitions for prominent artists like Barbara Kruger and Andreas Gursky at the Amorepacific Museum of Art in Seoul. Gagosian’s decision to have someone with deep ties to Korea and the local community reflects its commitment to expanding its activities in the region, serving Korean institutions and collectors more effectively.
Art+_News MCST·KAMS to Host Korean Media Art Exhibition in Paris During the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST), together with the Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS), will host the Korean media art exhibition “Decoding Korea (La Corée Decodée)” at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris from July 26 to August 25 during the 2024 Paris Olympics.