Poster image of 《Next Code 2025: Stage Where It All Unfolded》 ©Daejeon Museum of ArtThe Daejeon Museum of Art is presenting the
young artist support exhibition 《Next Code 2025: Stage
Where It All Unfolded》 in its Main Building Galleries 3
and 4 through November 23.
Established in 1999 to foster the
creativity of emerging artists from the Daejeon and Chungcheong regions, ‘Next
Code’ has discovered and nurtured 158 artists over the past 25 years. This year,
following a portfolio open call in December 2024 and an expert jury review in
January 2025, seven artists—Kim Minchae, Song Sanghyun, Lee Seongeun, Lee
Jiyeon, Lim Yunmook, Shin Yongjae, and In Yeonghye—were selected.
In 2025, the City of Daejeon expanded its
support to provide not only exhibition opportunities but also critic matching
and creative grants, building a stronger foundation for sustainable artistic
practice. Under the subtitle “Stage Where It All Unfolded,” the exhibition
reflects on the forces that drive young people’s lives today and the concerns
they hold for the future.
Each artist brings a distinct voice to the
exhibition. Song Sanghyun explores vanished presences and traces from history
through photography and video, while Kim Minchae pursues sensory experiences
through ambiguous imagery. Lee Seongeun addresses dystopian realities of modern
cities and social structures, and Lee Jiyeon integrates environmental activism
into art through projects such as Sea Brushing.
Lim Yunmook layers fragments of daily life
as if weaving a fabric, while Shin Yongjae continues a painting practice that
connects nature and the inner self. Finally, In Yeonghye reinterprets fiber and
crochet techniques within the language of contemporary art.
Participating
Artists: Kim
Minchae, Shin Yongjae, Song Sanghyun, Lee Seongeun, Lee Jiyeon, In Yeonghye,
Lim Yunmook
