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‘An exhibition Yi Jong-ho would have done’

Jul 29, 2019

It is perhaps unusual for a deceased artist to be listed as a member of a group exhibition alongside living artists. Especially, when the person is a well-known figure, a retrospective exhibition is ...
Woo Jaeghil Art Museum in Gwangju dedicated to singular artist

Jul 28, 2019

GWANGJU - Woo Jaeghil Art Museum in Ullim-dong, Gwangju, a quiet area near Mudeungsan National Park, is surrounded by trees, hills and mountains. The museum, which opened in 2001 as a private museum...
[Herald interview] 10-year-old Jeju Museum of Art prepares for next decade under new director

Jul 22, 2019

With the Jeju Museum of Art celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Director Choi Jeong-ju, who was appointed in October, is looking to ensure transparency in the museum’s management and to offer...
Former MMCA curator acquitted of defaming late artist Chun Kyung-ja

Jul 18, 2019

The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in favor of a former curator at the MMCA who was accused of defamation of the deceased but later acquitted, the court said Thursday. The former curator,...
What makes an artist?

Jul 17, 2019

A large drawing stretches from one end of the wall to the other, depicting accidents at construction sites in the upper half and several vehicles lined up in the lower half. In the space in between, ...
Seo Dong-joo wins 2019 LMoA Young Artist Award

Jul 16, 2019

Artist Seo Dong-joo has won the 2019 LMoA Young Artist Award, the Lotte Museum of Art’s annual award for an up-and-coming artist in South Korea. Seo, the winner of the inaugural award, will be given...
‘Summer Love’: Artworks depict the lives of young artists

Jul 15, 2019

A desk with an old computer, a chair and a potted plant -- the room installation by Hwang Moon-jung does not require any sophisticated jargon to explain. You just need to sit and play the game instal...
Co-directors ramp up preparation for 2020 Gwangju Biennale

Jul 11, 2019

Defne Ayas and Natasha Ginwala, co-artistic directors of the 13th Gwangju Biennale, are gearing up for the event, slated to kick off in September 2020. The biennale will look into the “entire spectr...
Nam June Paik Art Center looks at ecosystems, up close

Jul 9, 2019

A tree welcomes visitors to the Nam June Paik Art Center’s latest exhibition, but it doesn’t produce any oxygen. Paik’s “Apple Tree,” made using 33 TV monitors, emits only electronic images. Exhibit...
Young artists take on human body

Jul 8, 2019

Our bodies are constantly changing, often in ways we are unaware of. You look at pictures of yourself taken years earlier, and you can see changes you did not notice as they were happening. Chang Se...
Why paint flowers in 2019?

Jul 7, 2019

The still-life painting genre may not hold much appeal for contemporary artists, since it does not leave much room for new discoveries. Flower paintings might be seen as especially outmoded. But in ...
A look into nature and wildlife, beyond our reach

Jul 2, 2019

An ongoing Seoul exhibition highlights unique moments that internationally well-known photographers have captured to reveal the natural environments beyond our reach, through National Geographic’s ph...
Ahn Eun-me turns museum space into dance stage

Jul 1, 2019

Seoul Museum of Art showcases contemporary dance choreographer Ahn Eun-me
Barbara Kruger’s makes her way to Seoul, with new works in Korean

Jun 27, 2019

The Amorepacific Museum of Art is holding a Barbara Kruger solo exhibition, featuring 44 works from the conceptual artist’s four-decade career, ranging from early paste-ups to new work produced in Ko...
Matthew Stone: Longing for something real in this digital age

Jun 26, 2019

People listen to digitally rendered music, but most people are not familiar with digital paintings. Choi & Larger Gallery in Seoul is holding a solo exhibition of works by London-based artist Matthe...