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Artist_Global K-Art Geumhyung Jeong: Questioning the Boundary between Machines and Desire《Toys, Selected》at Canal Projects, New York The solo exhibition《Toys, Selected》by Korean artist Geumhyung Jeong, currently on view at the non-profit contemporary art institution Canal Projects in New York’s Lower East Side, continues to draw sustained attention. Originally opened on May 9, 2025, the exhibition has been extended until November 22, allowing for an even richer audience experience.
2025.08.19
Nonprofit_News Korean Selected as the Official Guest Language for the 2026 Festival d’Avignon Korean has been selected as the official guest language for next year’s Festival d’Avignon, the world’s largest performing arts festival held annually in Avignon, France. This marks the first time an Asian language has been chosen, and the only instance in which a single national language has received this distinction.
2025.08.12

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Artist_Global K-Art Geumhyung Jeong: Questioning the Boundary between Machines and Desire《Toys, Selected》at Canal Projects, New York The solo exhibition《Toys, Selected》by Korean artist Geumhyung Jeong, currently on view at the non-profit contemporary art institution Canal Projects in New York’s Lower East Side, continues to draw sustained attention. Originally opened on May 9, 2025, the exhibition has been extended until November 22, allowing for an even richer audience experience.
2025.08.19
Artist_Global K-Art Bek Hyunjin’s First U.S. Solo Exhibition,《Seoul Syntax》: A quiet attempt to translate Seoul’s sensibility, and the resonant language of Korean contemporary art in unfamiliar syntax In the summer of 2025, Korean multidisciplinary artist Bek Hyunjin held his first solo exhibition in the United States at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in Los Angeles. More than a milestone in international exposure,《Seoul Syntax》marked a pivotal moment in the artist’s trajectory—one in which he confronted an unfamiliar cultural and artistic ecosystem with his own language, structure, and urban sensibility.
2025.08.05
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
Artist_Global K-Art “The Memory of Hands, the Sensation Beyond Borders” — Seulgi Lee’s Solo Exhibition at Ikon Gallery Highlighted by the Financial Times The Financial Times recently praised Seulgi Lee, a Korea-born artist based in Paris, for her solo exhibition Span at Ikon Gallery in Birmingham, UK, describing it as a “humane, exuberant utopian template for dystopian times.” The show is currently on view through September 7, 2025.
2025.07.15
Artist_Global K-Art Korean Artists at the Center of the Global Art Scene — The Expansion of Korean Contemporary Art Highlighted by International Media ‘The Art Newspaper’ (June 2, 2025) recently ran a cover story titled “Korean artists are taking the world by storm.” The feature explores why contemporary Korean art is resonating so strongly with international audiences.
2025.06.24

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Art+_Art Focus 5 Koreans and People of Korean Descent Who Have Influenced the Global Contemporary Art Scene The art world is intertwined in a very complex network. Artists, museums, galleries, auction houses, nonprofit art organizations, related experts, collectors and art appreciators, and even government agencies are the members that form this complicated and tangled universe.
2022.12.12
Museum_Global K-Art International Curators of Korean Descent Who Are Remapping the Art World Curatorial practice now seeks to break down fixed ideas and introduce new ways of experiencing art. It now includes not only caring for artworks and displaying objects but also creative activities such as organizing exhibitions that connect different contexts and cultures.
2022.06.06
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Nonprofit_News Korean Selected as the Official Guest Language for the 2026 Festival d’Avignon Korean has been selected as the official guest language for next year’s Festival d’Avignon, the world’s largest performing arts festival held annually in Avignon, France. This marks the first time an Asian language has been chosen, and the only instance in which a single national language has received this distinction.
2025.08.12
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