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Carefully curates and introduces three representative artists from the Korean contemporary art scene each week since the 2000s.

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Exhibitions 《The Burning Love Song》, 2022.07.29 – 2022.10.02, Atelier Hermès Atelier Hermès is hosting 《The Burning Love Song》, a solo exhibition by Sungsil Ryu (b. 1993), the winner of the 19th Hermès Foundation Art Award, from July 29 to October 2, 2022.
2022.07.25
Articles Artist Sikyung Sung's Abstract Paintings: Exploring a Visual Language Through the Traces of Spontaneous Brushstrokes Sikyung Sung (b. 1991) is an emerging artist in the contemporary Korean art scene, recognized for his abstract paintings that feature dynamic drawings and bold color contrasts.
2025.03.25

Emerging Artists

Exhibitions 《Busan Biennale 2022 - We, On the Rising Wave》, 2022.09.03 – 2022.11.06, Museum of Contemporary Art Busan, Pier 1 of Busan Port, Yeongdo, Choryang This exhibition takes Busan as a starting point in reflecting on the stories that remain or lie hidden within the history of Busan since the modern era and the changes in the city’s structure, and examining them in relation to the reality in the world.
2022.09.01
Exhibitions 《Sticky》, 2022.08.04 – 2022.08.24, MUMOKJEOCK The two-person exhibition 《Sticky》 by Hansol Ryu and Lee Naha is held from August 4 to August 24 at Gallery MUMOKJEOCK in Seochon, Seoul.
2022.08.04

Mid-Career Artists

Exhibitions 《How to Destroy Angels》, 2024.11.08 – 2024.11.30, The Horse Hospital (London) The Horse Hospital, one of London’s most iconic and independent art venues, is proud to host 《How to Destroy Angels》 programmed by Tai Shani, artist and Horse Hospital programmer 2007-2017, and creative producer A—Z (Anne Duffau).
2024.11.07

Late Mid-Career Artists

Exhibitions Ji Yongho's Solo Exhibition "Evolved Mutant" on View Through May 28, 2022, at UARTSPACE UARTSPACE is pleased to announce Ji Yong-Ho’s solo exhibition from April 27 to May 28, 2022. In this exhibition, the artist will present 13 new works created using 3D modeling techniques.
2022.04.27

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Pre-Established Artists

Exhibitions Hong Sungchul's Solo Exhibition "Solid but Fluid: on view through December 12, at UARTSPACE UARTSPACE leading new trends of contemporary art holds Hong Sung-Chul’s solo exhibition from November 21 to December 22, 2018. It’s been 7 years since the artist ran solo exhibitions in Korea as he has actively worked in London, New York, and other foreign cities.
2018.11.20
Exhibitions "Scoring the Words" on View Through November 20, 2022, at Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch At the Seoul Museum of Art’s Seosomun Main Building, the group exhibition “Scoring the Words“ will be held from September 1 to November 20, 2022. The exhibition will be part of the museum’s exhibition series, which began in 2014, engaging with non-Western regions. This year, the series will focus on Asia.
2022.09.19

Established Artists

Activities Works by Busan-born photographer Atta Kim to become an “Autumn Legend” in New York Photographs of autumn scenes in New York’s Central Park by Busan-born photographer Atta Kim (50) will be permanently exhibited at the Central Park Conservancy building.
2006.09.27
Exhibitions 《Henkel Inno Art Project_BOND THE MOMENT: Seulki&min, Sungmin Hong, Dongchun Yoon》, 2012.03.29 - 2012.05.24, Alternative Space LOOP All molecules attract each other. However, they pull away from each other when drawing too near. This signifies that keeping a moderate distance is crucial for molecules to clearly recognize and ultimately be attracted to each other.
2012.03.27