Artist_News Artist Moka Lee Is Represented by Carlos/Ishikawa in the UK
On March 1, London-based gallery Carlos/Ishikawa announced that it now represents artist Moka Lee (b. 1996). Moka Lee’s work spans portraiture, still life, and landscapes, inspired by photos found on social media.
Museum_Global K-Art What It Means to Have A Curatorship for Korean Art at The Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), one of the world’s top five museums, has established a dedicated curator position for Korean art. Supported by the Korea Foundation (KF) and the Samsung Cultural Foundation, this marks its first permanent role for a Korean art curator at an overseas art institution. Eleanor Soo-ah Hyun, also known as Hyun Soo-ah in Korea, has been appointed as the first Korean art curator at The Met.
2023.11.13
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.
2023.10.16
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.
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.
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.
