Courtesy of Artist | Through figurative sculpture, two Korean-born artists transcend language and cultural barriers to tell their personal stories and express emotions that resonate universally. By sharing their unique perspectives and introspection, they offer alternative interpretations and an opportunity for a more comprehensive understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Kyungmin Park's artistic vision was inspired by her experience as an immigrant in the U.S., where she had… Read More

Join Korean art historian and curator Jinyoung Jin as she reveals the fascinating life and art of Lee Qoede (1913–1965), a groundbreaking twentieth-century Korean painter shaped by the turbulent ideological battles of postliberation Korea. From surviving three years in a prisoner-of-war camp during the Korean War to defecting to North Korea in 1953, Lee’s journey and artistry reflect a profound resilience. Jin will delve into his impactful contributions to twentieth-century… Read More

Join Andy St. Louis for an in-depth exploration of South Korea's burgeoning art scene and the most intriguing artists who are at the forefront of a generational shift in Korean art. Working in the fields of painting, sculpture, installation, video and photography, these artists collectively foreground the facets of contemporary Korean culture that have enabled the country’s cultural exports to resonate so strongly worldwide. In his lecture, St. Louis will… Read More

In this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores the history of ink painting in Korea, and examines its origin and development, both in the past and the present. | Hemyeong Kim Seongheui Constellation Links | In this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores the history of ink painting in Korea, and examines its origin and development, both in the past and the present. The Flow of Ink and Color: A Journey of… Read More

In the modern tradition of abstract art, artists look beyond what we physically see. Using color, shape, line, and texture, they express strong emotional content without constraints of representation. Hayoon Jay Lee uses rice as object, motif, metaphor and visceral biomorphic forms, meticulously and meditatively arranging individual grains of rice into a surface with modeling paste to create physical and emotional topographies. In this Artist Talk, Lee will be in… Read More

In the modern tradition of abstract art, artists look beyond what we physically see. Using color, shape, line, and texture, they express strong emotional content without constraints of representation. With her bold colors and brushstroke Annette Hur deliberately positions her paintings in between abstraction and figuration, dealing with the conflicts of the real lived experience and how her body remembers and processes it. "Anchoring to nothing, my ever-flowing identity as… Read More

Join us for an engaging discussion with Peter Kahng, an expert on the intersection of global art markets and contemporary Korean art. As a lecturer at Stanford University specializing in "Global Art Markets in Asia," Peter Kahng will provide a unique perspective on the thriving contemporary art scene in Korea. Explore how Korean art movements, including the influential Dansaekhwa, have garnered international acclaim and how contemporary Korean artists are making… Read More

Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution is a compelling exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art about the history and transformative legacy of Korean fashion, presenting garments ranging from excavated 17th-century aristocratic garments to contemporary Korean couture by leading and emerging designers, including André Kim (1935–2010); Lie Sang Bong (b. 1954); Lee Chung Chung (b. 1978), for LIE; Lee Jean Youn (b. 1978); and Shin Kyu Yong (b. 1988) and Park… Read More

National Museum of Korea; Cultural Heritage Administration | In this lecture, Professor Sunglim Kim explores various metalwares and decorative arts throughout the history of the Korean peninsula, and craftsmanship and techniques used to create them. Sign Up Here to Attend the Event in Person Sign Up Here to Receive the Viewing Link Majestic Elegance: Art, Crafts, and Techniques by Sunglim KimThursday, April 11, 2024 | 6:30 PM (EDT) The Korea… Read More

Images courtesy of the artists | Firing clay has been amongst the few mediums to have persevered through thousands of years. Three contemporary ceramic artists pursue their own exploration with clay while reshaping the tradition. Transcending the stereotype of the medium, Janny Baek, Steven Young Lee, and Sunkoo Yuh offer new perspectives shaped by cultural and social influences and reflect the shifting emphasis within the practice of ceramic art.In this… Read More