Poster image 《The 25th SONGEUN Art Award Exhibition》 ⓒ SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation

SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation will present 《The 25th SONGEUN Art Award Exhibition》, on view from December 12, 2025 to February 14, 2026.

Established in 2001, the SONGEUN Art Award has played a vital role in nurturing emerging Korean artists and supporting the continuity of their creative endeavors. Marking its 25th edition, this year’s exhibition features newly commissioned works by 20 shortlisted artists, selected from a highly competitive pool of 556 applicants through a rigorous preliminary review.

Among the 20 shortlisted artists who are: Bigo, Bomroya, Taehoon Choi, Goyoson, Kahee Jeong, Hansaem Kim, Juwon Kim, Minjung Kim, Muyeong Kim, Youngchan Ko, Hyun Bhin Kwon, Aram Lee, Jinhyung Lee, Sooji Lee, Sungjae Lee, Yo-E Ryou, Shin Min, Jeongsu Woo, Miryu Yoon and Jeong-ui Yun. The participating artists present new works across painting, sculpture, installation, video, and sound, offering a view into the present and future of contemporary Korean art.

The Grand Prize winner of the 25th SONGEUN Art Award will be selected through the final judging conducted during the exhibition period and announced in January 2026.

Participating Artists: Bigo, Bomroya, Taehoon Choi, Goyoson, Kahee Jeong, Hansaem Kim, Juwon Kim, Minjung Kim, Muyeong Kim, Youngchan Ko, Hyun Bhin Kwon, Aram Lee, Jinhyung Lee, Sooji Lee, Sungjae Lee, Yo-E Ryou, Shin Min, Jeongsu Woo, Miryu Yoon, Jeong-ui Yun