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Korea's folk symbolism revisited in Gallery Hyundai's minhwa exhibition

Minhwa, or Korean folk painting, is typically produced by anonymous, nonprofessional painters. Uncomplicated in style and often tinged with humor or satire, the works present direct, symbolic depictions of Joseon-era (1392-1910) society.

2026-01-16

Auction house Phillips, local galleries hold exhibits alongside Frieze Seoul

British auction house Phillips is holding a group exhibition on works that will be available for purchase in private sales and at its upcoming Hong Kong auction in November.

2024-09-02

[INTERVIEW] 'I had to rebel': Artist Sung Neung Kyung explains art as form of defiance

At age 79, Sung Neung Kyung's avant-garde art is still relevant. Sung met with the Korea JoongAng Daily for an interview last month to reflect on his artistic critique of media censorship during Korea's authoritarian regime.

2023-11-21

Gallery Hyundai dives head first into digital world with NFT project

Gallery Hyundai, known as one of the top art galleries in Korea, is diving into the digital world. AIT Inc., a startup company focusing on art nonfungible tokens (NFTs), is set to launch an NFT art market platform called “Etnah” later this...

2022-02-10

Put your fears aside and dive into the world of abstract art

“We must not be afraid of this word ‘abstract.’ All art is primarily abstract.” Korean art historian Kim Boggi quoted British art historian and philosopher Herbert Read (1893-1968) in the introduction to a new exhibition titled “Seeking ‘Eidos:’...

2022-01-17

Chang Ucchin retrospective

Gallery Hyundai recently started a retrospective of artist Chang Ucchin (1917-1990) in memory of the 30th anniversary of his death. Many paintings by Chang, one of the most beloved Korean modern painters, depict a family that consists of a mother...

2021-01-18

2020.6.12 Museums & Galleries

PLAS 2020 Contemporary Art Show COEX Hall B, Gangnam District From June 17 to June 21: The fifth Plastic Art Seoul (PLAS) will be held on the first floor of southern Seoul’s Coex exhibition center, featuring some 2,000 pieces of artwork by...

2020-06-12

A celebration of relationships over the years

Gallery Hyundai marks golden jubilee with a two-part exhibition Fifty years have passed since Gallery Hyundai first opened in April 1970, and for its golden jubilee the gallery will present what it does best ? an exhibition of modern Korean art.

2020-05-04