Daljip-burning for first full moon a work of art by Lee Bae

The artist turned the tradition into an exhibition in his hometown of Cheongdo to announce his participation at the Venice Biennale.

2024-02-29

Scents of Korea to draw visitors to country's pavilion at Venice Biennale

Artist Koo Jeong A will install a scent-based experience that convey olfactory memories of the country.

2024-02-22

Hanji and dansaekhwa make their mark in Venice

VENICE, Italy — The 59th Venice Biennale is a festival for the entire world to celebrate art in the city. A number of contemporary Korean artists are showcasing their works in various venues to coincide with the event. Two of them, Ha Chong-hyun...

2022-04-25

Artist Yunchul Kim explores connections at the Korean Pavilion's 'Gyre'

VENICE, Italy — In William Butler Yeats’ (1865-1939) “The Second Coming” (1919), the Irish poet fathoms a world in which past civilizations in history have continuously diminished and morphed into a new one, and a gyre that spirals with strong ...

2022-04-21

Two female Korean artists showcased at 59th Venice Biennale

VENICE, Italy — Two female Korean artists who rebel against conventional thoughts through art, traveled to Italy to showcase their works at the 59th Venice Biennale. “The Milk of Dreams,” which is the name of the 59th International Art Exhibition ...