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New Artists

Exhibitions 《The Cave Is a Stage》, 2024.07.02 – 2024.07.28, Seoripul Gallery 《The Cave Is a Stage》 examines the spatial transformation of Seoripul Youth Art Gallery—an exhibition space operating within an underground passageway—and focuses on the human body as the force that activates this transformation. The exhibition presents bodies situated across multiple spaces and worlds.
2024.07.01
Exhibitions 《Deleted World: Dele’s Room》, 2024.04.01 – 2024.04.07, Rainbow Cube Deleted World is an AI music film that unfolds by following the sounds of an android nun named Dele (@dele.world). Dele’s voice is generated through the learning of bodily sounds that are processed as errors. Borrowing this voice, the work produces inflammations that are damp, itchy, and unwelcome.
2024.04.01

Emerging Artists

Exhibitions 《Pit Stop》, 2022.03.02 – 2022.04.02, DOOSAN Gallery DOOSAN Gallery hosts Seeun Kim’s solo exhibition 《Pit Stop》 from Wednesday,
2022.03.01
Exhibitions 《PLO TLESS》, 2021.04.30 – 2021.06.06, Kumho Museum of Art Kumho Museum of Art presents Part 2 of the exhibition 《2021 Kumho Young Artist》 from April 30 to June 6, following the conclusion of Part 1. 《2021 Kumho Young Artist》 Part 2 features solo exhibitions by two artists—Hejum Bä and Jung Jin—who were selected through the museum’s 18th open call held in 2020.
2021.04.28

Mid-Career Artists

Activities The Art Battle at Airports: Haegue Yang and GaHee Park Head to New York’s JFK Airport Love at first sight—how likely is it, really? The probability is close to zero. But people constantly try to increase their chances, putting in effort to make a good first impression.
2024.07.28

Late Mid-Career Artists

Exhibitions 《Orange Sleep》, 2023.01.05 – 2023.02.12, ONE AND J. Gallery When done alone it would be just daily routine whereas with two people, it becomes an event. Sleep is the state required for survival, a part of normal life, an act bearing a sexual image.
2023.01.01
Activities SongEun Art Award, Four Artists 2022.04.29
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Pre-Established Artists

Activities Hermès Korea Art Prize Goes to Sung Hwan Kim On the 19th, artist Sung Hwan Kim (age 32) was selected as the winner of the 2007 Hermès Korea Art Prize, receiving prize money of 20 million won
2007.10.21
Exhibitions Hong Kyoungtack's Solo Exhibition "Pens" on View Through November 13, 2010 at DOOSAN Gallery, New York DOOSAN Gallery New York is pleased to announce Pens, a solo exhibition of oil paintings by South Korean-born artist Kyoung Tack Hong. This is Hong’s debut exhibition in the United States. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 14 at DOOSAN Gallery New York, 533 West 25th Street, New York.
2010.10.14

Established Artists

Exhibitions 《Stories & Dreams》, 2018.10.25 – 2019.08.18, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art (Director: Eunju Choi) presents 《Stories & Dreams》, a homecoming event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Children’s Mural Project, along with an ongoing educational exhibition.
2018.10.24
Activities Lee Bul Selected as the 2019 Ho-Am Prize Laureate in the Arts Lee Bul has been selected as the 2019 Ho-Am Prize laureate in the arts. Recognized for her critical engagement with society, historical awareness, and humanistic exploration of utopia, she has established herself as a leading figure in contemporary Korean art.
2019.04.04