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ART INT'L / Winter 2024
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September 2024 marked an extraordinary moment in the global art scene, with Korea taking center stage as a burgeoning art hub. The month featured top artists, daring pop-up exhibitions, and dynamic showcases from mega galleries, all accompanied by an electrifying series of round-the-clock events. This creative whirlwind drew the world’s leading art figures to Korea, a blazing epicenter of innovation and vision. Immersed in the untamed and vibrant art scene, they departed with lasting impressions of its unique energy and perspective. In this issue, we capture the voices of these global art insiders, asking: Which exhibitions, events, or programs stood out the most during this remarkable in Korea? Which Korean artists or works left a profound impact? How would you evaluate the contemporary Korean art scene? Through their insights, we explore the spectrum of Korean art and its growing influence on the world stage.

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Alex Cervený, Joujoux e Balangandãs: Monte Nebo , 2016, oil on canvas, 60×80cm (detail ). Photo: Edouard Fraipont
Special Features
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Say! The Spectrum of Korean Art Comments from 24 Leaders in the Global Art
Artist
Sean Scully
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Soul and Body, Abstract Humanism / Sungah Serena Choo
Elmgreen & Dragset
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The Exhibition Space in Drag / Jaeseok Kim
Curator Voice
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The Spirit of Community in Culture and Art / Yongwoo Lee
Critic
15th Gwangju Biennale
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The Stale Lament of Relational Aesthetics / Geun-jun Chungwoo-Michael LIM