This retrospective exhibition of Kim Tschang-Yeul (1929–2021), one of the most prominent figures in Korean contemporary art, offers a comprehensive look into the artist’s creative vision.
From women photographers in Melbourne to Lee Bul in Seoul, Robert Rauschenberg in Hong Kong and Lucie Rie in Japan — plus the opening of a new museum in Taiwan — these are the most exciting art events happening across the region in the coming months.
Don't miss this mix of contemporary and established artists at Frieze Seoul, 3-6 September; here’s our guide to the fair and what's on around the city.
The MMCA×LG OLED Series, making its debut this year as part of a collaboration between MMCA and LG Electronics, is a futuristic project that goes beyond the intersection of digital and contemporary art to explore possibilities for expansion in visual art today.
Korean art master Kim Tschang-yeul is known for his paintings of waterdrops that appear as real as photographs — as if they might burst if touched — yet relatively little is known about his artistic journey.
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA; Director Kim Sunghee) presents three major permanent exhibitions in 2025 that trace the arc of Korean modern and contemporary art through highlights from the museum’s distinguished collection.
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA; Director Kim Sunghee) presents three major permanent exhibitions in 2025 that trace the arc of Korean modern and contemporary art through highlights from the museum’s distinguished collection.
MMCA Seoul presents Looking After Each Other, a thematic exhibition exploring the diverse conditions of different bodies and the possibilities that emerge from their interdependent relations.
The exhibition at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art provides a unique opportunity to present Ron Mueck’s (b. 1958) work to the Korean audience and to allow his sculptures to respond to the atmosphere of a city steeped in ancient and modern culture.
Curated by Hong Leeji, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul. Chiara Agradi, Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain. Charlie Clarke, Associate Curator.